“This year’s speaker brings an activist background with a history of pursuing social justice. This new perspective offers women at Boston College another view from that presented in years past, a view that they can benefit from.”
Opinions, Editorials
Own It Summit Format Could Be Adopted For Other Groups
“This formula and format has proven successful with this year’s summit and its tripled participation rates. Applying it to these other student interest groups would help develop increasingly worthwhile BC events and promote these groups’ goals.”
Top Story, On Campus, News
Nasty Gal’s Sophia Amoruso Is This Year’s Own It Keynote Speaker
Author of #GIRLBOSS and Nasty Gal founder and previous CEO Sophia Amoruso is coming to BC as this year’s keynote speaker for Boston College’s second annual Women’s Summit: Own It.
Opinions, Editorials
Amoruso ‘Own It’ Speech Brings Valuable Perspective
“Amoruso provides these multiple perspectives and students should take the time to attend her speech and support the efforts of the Own It summit.”
News, Features, On Campus
Women’s Center, OSI Prepare For Upcoming Spring 2016 ‘Own It’ Summit
The two organizations in charge of the ‘Own It’ Summit have gotten started on planning this year’s event.
Features, Featured Story, News
CEO Carrie Rich On Pursuing The ‘Global Good’
Keynote speaker Carrie Rich addressed Own It on March 29, emphasizing the need for leadership growth and cracking the glass ceiling along the way.
News, On Campus, Featured Story, Features
Kate White Moves Beyond ‘Cosmo’ Headlines To Pen Own Writing Path
Own It keynote speaker Kate White spoke on March 29 about the need to make one’s brand bigger, better, bolder, and more “badass.”
Column, Featured Column
A Crisis Of Confidence In The Crusade Against Sexual Assault At BC
Column: Low female self-confidence levels and the ideal of perfectionism related to reticence on sexual assault.
News, Features
The Ladder To The Top: O’Terry To Broadcast Message Of Perseverance At Own It
Editor’s note: In April of 2014, Georgetown University brought together over 30 nationally reputable speakers and 400 attendees through its inaugural OWN IT Summit, a series of events aimed to inspire and provide networking opportunities for college-age women. On March 29, the University will host the Summit in Chestnut Hill through co-sponsors the Undergraduate Government…
