The Heights

Own It Summit Speaker Brings Positive New Perspective

The Heights Editorial Board • October 19, 2016

"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."

Own It Summit Format Could Be Adopted For Other Groups

The Heights Editorial Board • April 10, 2016

"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."

Nasty Gal’s Sophia Amoruso Is This Year’s Own It Keynote Speaker

Shannon Longworth • March 21, 2016

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.

Amoruso ‘Own It’ Speech Brings Valuable Perspective

The Heights Editorial Board • March 21, 2016

"Amoruso provides these multiple perspectives and students should take the time to attend her speech and support the efforts of the Own It summit."

BC Alumnae Advise Students on Women, Athletics, and Adversity

Chris Russo • March 17, 2016

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Women’s Center, OSI Prepare For Upcoming Spring 2016 ‘Own It’ Summit

Hope Tierney • November 2, 2015

The two organizations in charge of the 'Own It' Summit have gotten started on planning this year's event.

CEO Carrie Rich On Pursuing The ‘Global Good’

Corinne Duffy • March 30, 2015

Keynote speaker Carrie Rich addressed Own It on March 29, emphasizing the need for leadership growth and cracking the glass ceiling along the way.

Kate White Moves Beyond ‘Cosmo’ Headlines To Pen Own Writing Path

Corinne Duffy • March 30, 2015

Own It keynote speaker Kate White spoke on March 29 about the need to make one's brand bigger, better, bolder, and more "badass."

A Crisis Of Confidence In The Crusade Against Sexual Assault At BC

Corinne Duffy • March 23, 2015

Column: Low female self-confidence levels and the ideal of perfectionism related to reticence on sexual assault.

The Ladder To The Top: O’Terry To Broadcast Message Of Perseverance At Own It

Corinne Duffy • March 16, 2015

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...

Bridging BC’s Gender Gap: Sophomore Lily Peng’s Unlikely Path To Women’s Activism

John Wiley • February 23, 2015

Lily Peng, A&S 17, came to BC with little concern for women's issues, but soon discovered a disparity in the contributions of men and women in the classroom.

‘Own It’ Summit To Focus On Women’s Development

Julia Bogiages • November 2, 2014

'Own It," a women's summit hosted by Georgetown University last year, will come to Boston College in the spring.