D5: Women Reformers

Start date: March 31, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Location: AU Kennedy 119

Category: WISE Class

Event Summary:

This is a five-week class that will meet in-person on the Assumption campus; meeting dates are Tuesdays, March 31, April 7, 14, 21, May 12

Event Description


Class dates: Tuesdays, March 31, April 7, 14, 21, May 12 (5 weeks)

Class time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Location: Assumption, Kennedy 119

Throughout history, women have played pivotal roles in social and legal change. Many of their contributions have been overshadowed by male leaders in our history books. In this class, we’ll learn about women’s contributions to reforms in Civil Rights, Education, Labor, Healthcare and Political Rights. We’ll explore how they used grassroots efforts, organized protests, and outmaneuvered their opponents. Some names you will recognize: Rosa Parks, Eleanor Roosevelt, Florence Nightingale, Francis Perkins, Susan B. Anthony. There are many other names that are unfamiliar. Here are a few: Civil Rights: Ella Baker; Education: Emma Willard; Healthcare: Elizabeth Blackwell, Dorothea Dix; Labor: Clara Lemlich, Dolores Huerta; Political rights: Jeannette Rankin.

Instructor: Jean Sifleet is a retired business attorney and CPA. Jean has taught numerous courses for WISE and welcomes participant discussion of the issues.