The Department of Women and Gender Studies and UD Athletics host a special event celebrating 50 years of Title IX, the landmark equal-opportunity law that gave female student-athletes access to competitive sports, as well as educational and professional opportunities. The event kicks off the spring Women’s History film series and includes the screening of “Rise of the Wahine: Champions of Title IX,” a film providing a historic look at the significance of Title IX and sports, as told through the story of the University of Hawaii’s volleyball team. The evening also includes a panel discussion on the state of the game for women in sports.

Speakers: Panel discussion with current team members, coaches and alumni of UD women’s basketball and volleyball teams