Boston College Women's Summit

Ejuma and Makayla will be talking to us about how to approach self-care from a place of self-compassion, which is so relevant during these unprecedented times. Pre-RSVP link in bio!

We are so excited to announce the date for this year’s Summit. See you virtually on February 6, 2021!
Open to current BC students, alumni and staff.
Pre-RSVP form: https://forms.gle/ESK9Qc5b2V8pGYrJ8

Thank you to the Arrupe International Immersion Program at Boston College for the nomination to participate in the . We would like to challenge Freshmen League and Boston College Model United Nations!

Thank you so much for all the interest!! We are so excited to see you next Saturday for a day of engaging conversation.

If you did not reserve a ticket and are still interested, just use the Eventbrite link (https://bit.ly/2sw95Fz) and it will direct you to the waitlist!

The Women's Summit is built upon the inclusivity and empowerment of all students, and today we stand in solidarity with all Black students who have been affected by this disturbing incident. We encourage everyone to stand up against acts of hatred on this campus and to offer support to their friends and peers in this difficult time.

Breaking News: Welch Hall Vandalized With Racist Slurs The Boston College community was informed via email blast of racist incidents that occurred in a CoRo dormitory Saturday night.

BREAKING NEWS: The Women’s Summit team is beyond excited to announce that Sarah Kay will be our keynote speaker for this year’s Summit! Kay is a well-known and well-respected slam poet and is also the founder and co-director of Project VOICE, a program that uses performances and workshops to improve literacy and empowerment in elementary and middle school classrooms across the country. Kay gained national recognition for her 2011 TEDTalk titled “If I Should Have a Daughter,” in which she addresses issues of female empowerment and expression. We are honored to have Sarah Kay coming to BC in February not only as our keynote speaker, but also as the leader of one of the Summit’s many workshops for our attendees.
The Women's Summit is designed to empower all attendees by connecting them with a community of fellow classmates, speakers, and guests, and creating a space in which to have meaningful conversations and share game-changing ideas. Tickets for the event will be going on sale in January. Email ​[email protected]​ with any questions and sign up for the mailing list here: ​https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBrTp7i7R6Qphdgt3epdYdQmNh_QY8l5dr4bvTHOw5y1ROEQ/viewform

Congratulations to last year's Women's Summit keynote speaker, Ayanna Pressley! With last night's win, Pressley has officially become Massachusetts' first black woman to be elected to Congress - we're so lucky to have had the opportunity to hear from such an incredible inspiration!

Ayanna Pressley makes history as Massachusetts' first black woman elected to Congress "In Congress, I will be focused on lifting up the voices of those in community."

Due to the rainy day tomorrow we are going to reschedule the event to FRIDAY @ 10-12 at O'Neill Plaza! Hope to see you all FRIDAY 10/12

Our keynote from last year making history and enacting change right here in our own communities!!

Ayanna Pressley Will Be the First Black Woman to Represent Mass. in Congress She beat Congressman Mike Capuano in a daring primary challenge.