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March 8, 2024
# OCAD U celebrates Women’s History Month
***Book covers from the OCAD U Library Women’s History Month reading list.***
OCAD University is recognizing the important contributions of women with events and initiatives during Women’s History Month.
[**Women Making History Speaker Series**](https://www.ocadu.ca/event/dr-shuchi-karim-speaker-series)
March 22, 3 p.m. at 100 McCaul St.
Attend a talk from Dr. Shuchi Karim, in collaboration with the Vivian G. Prins Scholars at Risk Speaker Series. As an alum of the Scholars at Risk placement program, Dr. Karim will explore the significance of her experience and research in supporting displaced artists and scholars.
[**An Evening with Helen Molesworth and Charles Reeve**](https://www.ocadu.ca/event/evening-helen-molesworth-and-charles-reeve)
March 27, 7 p.m. at 100 McCaul St., MCA 190
Join Charles Reeve, Acting Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science, in conversation with with writer, curator and podcaster Helen Molesworth on her new book, *Open Questions: Thirty Years of Writing about Art* (Phaidon). Molesworth is a prolific and award-winning author. She is the recipient a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Clark Art Writing Prize and the Bard Center for Curatorial Studies Award for Curatorial Excellence.
[**OCAD U Library Women’s History Month reading list**](https://ocadu.libguides.com/womenshistorymonth)
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the OCAD U Library has created a reading list from its collection. This selection of books features themes of feminism, women in history, artists and designers, gender equality and more.
Looking for more Women’s History Month events in Toronto? Check out the [City of Toronto website.](https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/international-womens-day/)
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