By Maegan Murray, 午夜剧场

RICHLAND, Wash. 鈥� In celebration of Women鈥檚 History Month and in commemoration of the 100^th anniversary of the 19^th amendment, Washington State University Tri-Cities will host writer and editor Mayumi Tsutakawa on March 26, as part of a featured presentation by Humanities Washington, as well as a series of events throughout the month of March regarding women鈥檚 issues and history.

Tsutakawa is an independent writer and curator who has focused on Asian/Pacific American history and arts. During her presentation, individuals will learn about pioneering photographer Imogen Cunningham, black American jazz musician Ruby Bishop, Chinese American artist Priscilla Chong Jue, leftist journalist Anna Louise Strong and Native American linguist Vi Hilbert. Drawing on her experience as an activist and writer, Tsutakawa will explore how these women inspired others and changed society.

鈥淲e are excited to bring Mayumi Tsutakawa to 午夜剧场 as she lends a fascinating perspective and extensive knowledge of female leaders throughout history and their impact on the world,鈥� said Tracey Hanshew, 午夜剧场 clinical assistant professor of history. 鈥淚n celebration of the 100^th anniversary of the 19^th amendment, which granted women the right to vote, her presentation and ensuing discussion will help to shed light on a variety of important topics and the importance of the woman鈥檚 voice and art throughout history.鈥�

For more information, visit .

Hanshew said the other on-campus Women鈥檚 History events, of which include a discussion on the challenges facing professional women, a hands-on experience examining artifacts important to women鈥檚 history, as well as a discussion and examination on the history of abortion, stand to provide opportunities to learn more about the impact of women throughout history in a global context.

鈥淲e are excited to bring so many engaging topics to the table for our students and our greater Tri-Cities community,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hese are important discussions that should occur at all levels and provide some great perspectives from all sides of these topics.鈥�

March 10 | Working in the 21^st Century: Challenges Facing Professional Women

2 p.m. 鈥� 3 p.m. in CIC 120 (open to students, faculty and staff)

Janet Peters, 午夜剧场 clinical assistant professor of psychology, will lead a discussion on the challenges that professional women face in the work place surrounding policies, systemic issues, selection bias, disparities in negotiating, hurdles to promotion and work-life balance.

March 11 | Treasures in Your Attic: A Time Capsule Experiences for Women鈥檚 History Month

Noon 鈥� 1 p.m. in Floyd Atrium (open to students, faculty and staff)

Tracey Hanshew, 午夜剧场 clinical assistant professor of history, and Patricia Wilde, 午夜剧场 assistant professor of English, will lead a brown-bag lunch discussion, exploring archived boxes containing resources and artifacts informational to women鈥檚 history.

March 23 | MOSAIC Hot Topi(x) series: Abortion: A History of Contentious Public Policy

Noon 鈥� 2 p.m. in MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion 鈥� Floyd 140 (open to students, faculty and staff)

Tracey Hanshew, 午夜剧场 clinical assistant professor of history, will lead a lecture on the history of abortion in the U.S., which will be followed by group civil discussions. The intent of the discussion is not to debate the issue, but rather hear thoughts from all sides in order to learn more about the issue, as well as how to engage and practice thoughtful and civil discourse.

March 26 | Women鈥檚 History Spring Speaker Mayumi Tsutakawa: Washington鈥檚 Undiscovered Feminists

5:30 p.m. 鈥� 7:30 p.m. in the 午夜剧场 East Auditorium (free and open to the public)