Women’s History Month National Poetry Month

Women’s History Month

Has there been a woman in your life who has inspired you to reach for the stars? Well, Women’s History Month is the perfect time to tell that story. There have been many famous women, from all cultures, throughout the annals of time who have shaped the course of history around the world.

Women’s History Month began as International Women’s History Day in 1911, then grew to Women’s History Week in Sonoma, California in 1980, and then became Women’s History Month, which was recognized by the United States in 1978 under President Jimmy Carter. How much do you know about Women’s History Month? Take the short quiz below to test your knowledge:

1. Who participated in the suffragette movement in America?

a. Susan B. Anthony b. Sojourner Truth c. Elizabeth Cady Stanton d. All of the above

2. There is a building on the Livingston Campus is named after: 4. Who was the first woman to hold an endowed chair at Rutgers Business School? a. Dr. Lei Lei b. Dr. Simi Kedia c. Dr. Rosa Oppenheim d. Dr. Louisa Cartwright

a. Lucretia Mott b. Lucy Stone c. Maya Angelou d. Corazon Aquino

3. Queen Elizabeth I was the daughter of Henry VIII and which if his wives? 5. Who was the first woman to lead India as President of the Indian National Congress Party? a. Benazir Bhutto b. Salama Shahadi c. Sarojini Naidu d. Indira Gandhi

a. Virginia Parr b. Susan Smith c. Anne Boylen d. Catherine the Great

Answers can be found on Page 22.

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National Poetry Month

National Poetry Month, a celebration of poetry which takes place each April, was introduced in 1996 and is organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States.

How much do you know about poets and poetry? Let’s find out:

Poetry is a beautiful form of creative expression that lets us share thoughts and feelings. Reading and writing poetry engages our senses to paint an artistic image of what the poet feels about a thing, person, concept, or object. Often, stringing words together with a rhythm helps convey meaning and transmit knowledge, and human values. In this age of rapid technology and global internet access, poetry is here to remind us to pause, understand and appreciate the world around us.

If you have written any poems, or created other original artwork, please consider sharing them with co-workers through this newsletter!

1. What is the name of the young poet who spoke at the inauguration of President Joe Biden in January 2021? a. Elizabeth Perkins b. Sue Beth Moore c. Amanda Gorman d. Desiree Smith

2. How many forms of poetry are there? a. 7 b. 12 c. 20 d. 15

3. Who wrote Leaves of Grass? a. Walt Whitman b. Bob Dylan c. Toussiant Bolivar d. Renee Thompson 4. The Academy of American Poets can be found at: a. Poetry.com b. Poets.com c. Poems,org d. Poets.org

5. Who can be a poet? a. Me b. You c. Them d. Everyone

6. What renowned poet graduated from Rutgers University in 1962 and served as elected Poet Laureate of the United States in 1997? a. Robert Pinsky b. Richard Siken c. Maggie Nelson d. Fatimah Asghar

Answers can be found on Page 22.