As January transitions into February, Shippensburg University students and faculty are preparing to pick up their picket signs and join a nationwide protest.
Students and faculty will meet in front of Horton Hall on Feb. 9 at 3:30 p.m. before beginning their trek to the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) amphitheater.
Upon arrival, students and faculty will be invited to speak before the gathered crowd to share their thoughts or words of encouragement. The march is scheduled to go until 5 p.m.
According to a promotional poster issued by the Women’s Center, the intention of the march is to “support the rights of all marginalized people, march in solidarity, listen to stories shared and unify our campus community.”
Kelsey Roman, interim director of SU’s Women’s Center, developed the idea of hosting a women’s march at SU following the occurrence of similar marches throughout the country in the days following President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
SU’s Women’s March is sponsored by the Women’s Center and is open to all students and faculty, as well as the Shippensburg community.
All students, faculty and members of the Shippensburg community are welcome to attend. Anyone who wishes to speak at the march should send an email to armelendez@ship.edu.
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