Dear Steinhardt Community,
As we begin this year’s Women’s History Month, may we all take time to remember Steinhardt alum Dorothy Height, champion for civil rights and women’s rights, who said: “I want to be remembered as someone who used herself and anything she could touch to work for justice and freedom... I want to be remembered as one who tried.” Let us join her and the countless others who work on behalf of justice and freedom, taking pride in our status as “ones who tried."
Throughout this month, we will be highlighting women across our community to learn more about what Women’s History Month means to them, their future goals, and their advice for girls and young women today. Look for a link to the profiles in the weekly Dean’s Office newsletter.
Finally, I want to salute lifelong disability rights activist Judith Heumann, who passed away this weekend. Like Dorothy Height, she used herself and anything she could touch to work for justice and freedom. If you were not lucky enough to hear her speak at NYU’s commencement ceremony last spring, where she received an honorary degree, and learn of some of her many achievements, I encourage you to watch her remarks to gain a sense of the passion and power she brought to changing the world
I’ll conclude with some of her wise words: “Never take for granted that you too have your part to play in weaving the strands of that single garment of destiny.”
Sincerely,
Jack H. Knott
Gale and Ira Drukier Dean
