Rachael Denhollander learned firsthand that while advocacy is supremely important, it also comes at a cost.
News, On Campus
2023 Women’s Summit Keynote Speaker Details Family Impact on Her Career in Journalism
On Saturday, the BC Women’s Center held its first fully in-person Women’s Summit in two years. The event featured workshops and panel discussions that aimed to empower attendees and engage in meaningful conversations, according to the Women’s Summit website.
On Campus, News, Featured Story
2022 Women’s Summit Features Slam Poet, Environmental Activist
The BC Women’s Center held its eighth Women’s Summit virtually this Saturday. The event aimed to empower attendees through workshops, speeches, and discussions.
News, On Campus
Environmental Activist and Slam Poet to Speak at 2022 Virtual Women’s Summit
The 2022 Boston College Women’s Summit, which is set to take place on Feb. 5, will be jam-packed with keynote speakers, workshops, and the opportunity to build new relationships and skills.
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BC Women’s Center Sponsors ‘Take Back the Night’ 2019
“Take Back the Night” is an annual, worldwide event in pursuit of diminishing the stigma and silence about instances of sexual violence. Every year, the BC Women’s Center sponsors the event, inviting students to listen to accounts of sexual violence survivors and songs from BC-based a cappella group.
News, On Campus
Women’s Center, Students Discuss Political Representation
The Women’s Center hosted a discussion on Tuesday titled “How much does political representation really matter in the U.S.?” through a program called DISH, which is a monthly meeting held in the Women’s Center on topics related to intersectional feminism.
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Community Takes a Stand Against Sexual Assault at “Take Back the Night”
“Take Back the Night” is rooted in international protests against sexual violence.
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Bill to Mandate Sexual Assault Survey Passed by State Senate
If Senate Resolve S. 2471 is picked up and passed in informal session by the State House, Massachusetts would be the first state to mandate a climate survey on sexual assault.
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How the BC Women’s Center Creates a Safe Space for All
The Women’s Center has come a long way from its founding in the bathroom next to Eagle’s Nest.
