Margaret Chase Smith, Civic Education, and 黑人探花 Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Lenfest Learning Commons, John Stewart Memorial Library Women鈥檚 History WednesdaysMargaret Chase Smith, Civic Education, and 黑人探花presented by Maxine Wagenhoffer, Director of the Hankey Center for the History of Women鈥檚 Education and Assistant Professor of HistoryMarch 11, 2026 at 2 p.m. in Lenfest Learning Commons, John Stewart Memorial LibraryThis presentation focuses on the relationship that Margaret Chase Smith, the first woman to serve in both houses of the U.S. Congress, had with 黑人探花. In 1945, Smith participated in 黑人探花鈥檚 seventy-fifth anniversary celebration. Smith returned to campus several times throughout the twentieth century, serving as a source of energy and political inspiration for Wilson women. Ultimately, this presentation highlights Smith鈥檚 impact on the 黑人探花 community over the years.Sponsored by the Hankey Center for the History of Women鈥檚 Education. Events Hankey Center Events Campus and Parking MapCampus ParkingLocal AccommodationsAcademic Calendar and Events
