The International Women’s Day Committee at WSU is proud to invite WSU students, faculty, and staff to this year’s International Women’s Day activities featuring activist and speaker Mpule Kwelagobe. When Botswana native Mpule Kwelagobe became the first Miss Universe from Africa in 1999, it seemed she had already reached her destiny, but Kwegalobe was just getting started. As a young social activist, she used her newfound notoriety to begin making a difference for African women and youth, with an emphasis on sexual reproductive education and services. Her accomplishments in this arena are extensive, including holding a position as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador, appearing on numerous news programs, and testifying before the US Congress on the impact of HIV/AIDS in Africa. Kwelagobe was first Miss Universe, but through her activism on behalf of women and youth, she has become so much more: a global leader, political economist, visionary, and change agent.
During Mpule Kwelagobe’s visit to WSU on March 3-4, WSU students, faculty, and staff will have several opportunities to meet with this amazing woman with the International Women’s Day celebration culminating in Kwelagobe’s keynote address on gender issues and activism in Africa. On March 3, you’re invited to join Kwelagobe on a habitat restoration service project from 2 PM to 4 PM at 1040 Rodeo Drive in Moscow, ID. In the afternoon on March 4 from 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM, students are invited to an open meet and greet with Kwelagobe in the Terrell Library Atrium. Kwelagobe’s visit will end with her keynote address at 4:00 PM on March 4 in the CUB Senior Ballroom.
To learn more about Mpule Kwelagobe and this year’s International Women’s Day at WSU events, visit cce.wsu.edu/womensday. We hope to see you at this year’s celebration.
