Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will present the sixth annual “Telling Our Grandmothers’ Stories” exhibition on Wednesday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the University Center, Lone Star Ballroom.

“Telling Our Grandmothers’ Stories” was conceived by Dr. Susan Garza, associate professor in the University’s College of Arts and Humanities, as a means of recovering and capturing the history of women of all ages, ethnicities and interests. The stories will be conveyed through various non-traditional formats ranging from oral, video and audio presentations to paintings, photographs, posters, letters, displays and other forms of expression. In addition to the exhibits and presentations, a reception will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in the University Center, Legacy Hall.

“We interpret ‘grandmother’ in the larger sense of the word to include women who came before us and created stories that form who we are,” said Garza. “We have found that publishing these stories is a critical component to recovering these women’s voices in a meaningful way and to insure that they are not lost but are added to the history of tradition that has already been told.”

The event, co-sponsored by the University English Department and the Women’s Center for Education and Service has more than doubled in size since its inception in 2000. Presenters include women from throughout the community. In addition, this year, students from three area high schools will participate as will students from the Corpus Christi Boys and Girls Club.

“These presentations are a reflection of the lives of our grandmothers and the generations that came before us,” said Rhonda Williamson, coordinator of the Women’s Center. “It is important to remember and honor the unique women who influenced the lives of today’s women both at the University and in the community as a whole.”