CHAMBERSBURG. Pa. – Wilson College honored Women’s History Month with two special presentations hosted by the Hankey Center for the History of Women’s Education.
On March 11, Maxine Wagenhoffer, director of the Hankey Center and assistant professor of history, shared her research on the late Margaret Chase Smith, a pioneering U.S. representative and senator from Maine. Wagenhoffer highlighted Smith’s trailblazing political career and her enduring connection to Wilson College.
The following week, on March 18, Elizabeth Dillenburg, associate professor of history at The Ohio State University at Newark, delivered a lecture exploring the complex roles of girls in the British Empire. Her presentation, held in Lenfest Learning Commons, offered an in-depth look at women’s experiences within imperial contexts. During her campus visit, Dillenburg also met with students enrolled in History 100: Contemporary Issues in History, taught by Bonnie Rock-McCutcheon, associate professor of history and ancient world studies.
The campus series, sponsored by the Hankey Center, brought together faculty, students, and guests to reflect on women’s contributions throughout history and to celebrate their lasting influence.
