“The Bystander Intervention Program should continue to involve student-athletes and leaders while also finding new ways of reaching as many students as possible.”
‘Feminists Coming Out Day’ Promotes Dialogue on Gender Equality
The Women’s Center, along with UGBC and other campus groups, hosted ‘Feminists Coming Out Day’ on Stokes Lawn on Monday. This is a part of numerous on campus initiatives to encourage dialogue on feminism.
‘In the Closet’ Raises Awareness for Sexual Abuse
As a part of the Boston College Women’s Center’s CARE week, “Into The Closet” was held on Monday. The event explored the issue of sexual abuse within the LGBTQ community.
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.”
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.”
Women’s Center, University Prepare For 15th Annual Love Your Body Week
The Women’s Center and two student leaders gear up for this year’s upcoming “Love Your Body Week.”
The Driving Questions Behind The University’s Committee On Sexual Assault
BC’s Title IX Steering Committee, also called the Sexual Assault Steering Committee, was formed in 2011 as a response to the Dear Colleague Letter (DCL).
Women’s Center Earns Avon Grant For Bystander Program
The Bystander Intervention Education Program has been awarded $10,000.
‘Rise’ Turns Tables With Senior Leaders As Mentees
In a new program, Women’s Center provides mentors for female campus leaders.
Person Of The Year: Katie Dalton
Katie Dalton, director of the Women’s Center, is our 2014-15 Person of the Year.