The Boston College Women’s Center hosted its sixth annual Women’s Summit, which discussed the complexities of women’s issues in today’s world.
Forty-Six Years Strong, BC’s Women’s Center Continues to Strive for Gender Equality and Student Safety
The female-led grassroots movement to build a women’s center at Boston College finally came to fruition with a grand opening in the women’s bathroom on the landing outside what is now Eagle’s Nest.
Women’s Center and BC Dems Talk Women’s March
“The Women’s March is similar to the Women’s Center as a space where women can feel community, and feel that they are supported in their efforts for remedying gender and equity on campus, in Boston, and across the world,” said Julia Barrett, a Women’s Center employee and MCAS ’19.
‘Take Back the Night’ Recognizes Victims of Sexual Assault
The staff of the Women’s Center stressed that its wide range of resources are available to anyone who needs them.
Women’s Center to Host CARE Week Starting Monday
The Women’s Center aims to deconstruct the stigma surrounding sexual assault to make students feel comfortable enough to share their stories.
Panel of Students Talks Unwritten Rules of Social Media
“Let’s just face it, we’re in a digital world and we’re not going to be going back,” Sarah Swallow, MCAS ’18, said.
Increased Reporting of Sexual Assault Continued in 2016
BC’s peer schools also generally reported more sexual assaults for 2016.
LTE: A Response to “LTE: A Response to ‘Looking Forward to a Progressive Future'”
“To queer folks directly, you belong at BC. Plain and simple: you belong here.”
Taking a Stand: Graduate Assistant Erin Doolin Runs BC’s Bystander Program
Erin Doolin developed a passion for social justice while working at an LGBT center in Los Angeles.
Care Week Kicks Off With Discussion on Identity
Rachel DiBella, the assistant director of the Women’s Center, said that people should not have to compartmentalize the diversity of identities that they have.