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Denhollander Unpacks the Challenges of Advocacy at 2024 Women’s Summit

Annika Engelbrecht and Angelina Li • February 4, 2024

Rachael Denhollander learned firsthand that while advocacy is supremely important, it also comes at a cost.

2023 Women’s Summit Keynote Speaker Details Family Impact on Her Career in Journalism

Karyl Clifford and Lucy Freeman • February 5, 2023

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.

2022 Women’s Summit Features Slam Poet, Environmental Activist

Beth Verghese and Sofia Laboy • February 6, 2022

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.

Environmental Activist and Slam Poet to Speak at 2022 Virtual Women’s Summit

Gabby Savo and Sofia Laboy • January 31, 2022

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.

BC Women’s Center Sponsors ‘Take Back the Night’ 2019

Isabella Cavazzoni • March 24, 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.

Women’s Center, Students Discuss Political Representation

Samantha Karl • December 2, 2018

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.