The following excerpt was taken from the National Women's History Project Web site:
By walking history's pathways, we learn to step forward with confidence. The legacy of how others shaped society sparks our own longings to contribute. Everyone needs role models--footsteps enough like our own to inspire us.
Yet in 1992, a national study found that history texts devote only two to three percent of their total content to women. Educators are willing, often eager, to introduce women's history, but the lack materials and support. Only three percent of educational materials focus on women's contributions.
Since 2001. the Boise State University Women's Center has honored local "Women Making History": ordinary women leading extraordinary lives. This publication has become a tradition in our Women's History Month celebration. In the following pages, you will read about all the women who are changing the history of Idaho. These women were nominated and selected for their admirable work in our community.
Often the word "history" connotes images and thoughts of the past, but history is what we do every day. We hope to recognize women who have been influential in our community and to educate you about their work, programs, concerns, and successes. Most importantly, we hope to inspire each person who reads this publication to become involved and to make their own impact--make their own herstory.
2002 Honorees
2003 Honorees
2004 Honorees
2005 Honorees
2006 Honorees
2007 Honorees
2008 Honorees
2009 Honorees
