The Heights

Third Own It Draws Nearly 400 Students

Madison Mariani • November 13, 2016

Riham Osman, the director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council’s (MPAC) national digital media and communications strategy, gave the keynote address about accepting identity and making a difference.

Own It Summit, Now in the Fall, Will Host Muslim Female Activist as Keynote Speaker

Sophie Reardon • October 20, 2016

Riham Osman began her career as an activist for Muslims after facing employment discrimination for wearing a hijab. She will address students at the Own It Summit on Nov. 12.

At ‘Own It’ Summit, Female Voices From the Top

Brigid Kelley • April 11, 2016

Over 20 professionals from various fields came to BC on Saturday to promote gender equality in the workplace as part of the second annual Own It Summit.

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."

Boston College Sponsors Important Discussions, Forgets Others

The Heights Editorial Board • March 30, 2015

It was great to see the Own It Summit come to Boston College, and we hope that more important discussions and events like this one are hosted on campus in the future.