Mary Beth Brown, doctoral student in MU's Department of History, presents a historic look at the road to inclusion in higher education for women. Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Columbia-Boone County, AAUW-Columbia Branch. Part of Boone County's Journey Toward Inclusive Excellence. Refreshments at 6:30.
The University was established in 1839, but when were women first allowed to enroll or to teach? The College of Education was opened in 1867 and admitted the first female students in 1868. What about professors? Mary Beth Brown, doctoral student in MU's Department of History, presents a historic look at the road to inclusion in higher education for women as part of the commemoration of the centennial of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Columbia-Boone County, AAUW-Columbia Branch. Part of Boone County's Journey Toward Inclusive Excellence. Refreshments at 6:30.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | General | Featured |
TAGS: | Women's History | Co-sponsored |