International Women’s Day Celebration

by | Feb 26, 2025 | Announcement, Event

Spotlight on Success:

Celebrating Inspiring Women in Our Community

  ATA-DC will have its annual International Women’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 8 2025 at the Textile Museum of George Washington University

Join us for a special International Women’s Day event as we honor and celebrate the achievements of remarkable women making a difference in our community. During the event, we will have a panel featuring three distinguished guests:

✨ Prof. Esma Akın, MD, PhD 

✨ Prof. Hande Özdinler, PhD

✨ Prof. Duygu Tosun Turgut, MD, PhD

In recognition of these women’s outstanding and inspiring contributions to academia and advancement through groundbreaking research and education, ATA-DC will present “Leadership Award” to each of them as a token of heartfelt appreciation from the Turkish-American community.

ATA-DC will also donate all proceeds from this event to Bridge to Türkiye’s “Educate a Girl” school project. If you are not able to attend the event but would like to support this project by sending donations, feel free to use this link: https://square.link/u/gCmvvgZZ

Read more about our distinguished panelists:

Where: George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum
Address: 701 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20052
When: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Following the panel, enjoy light beverages and bites, and take part in an exclusive guided museum tour offered to attendees by The Textile Museum.

Parking and Transportation:

  • Parking: Limited free two-hour street parking is available on campus. Nearby paid parking garages include:
    • G Street Garage: Entrance on 20th and 21st streets between F and G streets.
    • University Student Center Garage: Located on H Street between 21st and 22nd streets.
    • Science and Engineering Hall Garage: Located on H Street between 22nd and 23rd streets.
  • Metro: The closest Metro station is Foggy Bottom-GWU, serving the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines. The museum is a short walk from the station.

Register and Buy Tickets Online HERE

Ticket Prices:*

  • $50 – ATA-DC Members
  • $60 – Non-Members
  • $30 – Students

*All proceeds from this event will benefit Bridge to Türkiye’s “Educate a Girl” school project.