Boston College Women's Center

This year, the Women's Center has recognized four individuals that have made a tremendous impact in their work through two distinguished awards: the Women's Center Award, and the Kelli Armstrong Award.

This years Women’s Center Award Winners are Massiel Flores Mairena, Amirah Orozco, and Victoria Garcia who continue to bring joy, compassion, and meaningful conversations to the Women’s Center.

This year, the Kelli Armstrong Award is presented to Dr. Regine Jean-Charles for her continual and impactful work in making institutional change at BC and beyond.

We are so excited to recognize these individuals who continue to empower and celebrate our communities!

Apply now! The application link can be found here: https://forms.gle/UEuPu6SwhkHwYuZo7

Thrive is a mentor program composed of sophomore and senior women at Boston College with the goal of building new relationships and engaging in authentic conversation. The program consists of weekly small group meetings facilitated by senior women, and one off-campus overnight retreat. Topics for discussion include passions and vocations, community and friendship, spirituality, goal-setting, and many others.This is a wonderful opportunity to build community and talk about the shared experience of being women students at BC. Applications to be a Thrive Lead open tomorrow! Find the link to apply here: https://bc.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/collectsubmitteridentity/ff01fa22-1b51-46a3-b082-da237a97d901

The Boston College Women’s Center stands in solidarity and support with our Asian community at Boston College and throughout the nation. Please click this link for a more comprehensive list of articles, book titles, social media accounts, and organizations to support the Asian community: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o9DzAE0KOKvNscc-pyeT4ad2pIX--rKnnVHjsnLPPmI/edit?usp=sharing The Women’s Center staff offers our space as a resource and safe space to decompress, process, or to come and sit and find quiet and peace. Sending love and energy to those seeking healing.

Applications to join the Bystander team are out! Questions? Email [email protected] The application can be found here: https://forms.gle/7qt6G8ueTEewZ2LVA

Happy International Women's Day from the Boston College Women's Center! May you continue to support the women in your life today and everyday!

Applications to join the lovely Women’s Center staff and/or Women’s Summit planning team are out! Questions? Email [email protected] or stop by Maloney 441! The application can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJBHr0BYjZPur9JtO7TNbA-jP_6kGMtahe1jjCGQ-kBg1hKA/viewform?usp=sf_link

First Virtual Women's Summit Weaves Together BLM and #MeToo Keynote speakers Chanel Miller and Patrisse Cullors delivered powerful messages on the intersections between activism and womanhood via Zoom.

Get excited for the Black Women Matter retreat! Apply now using the QR code!

Have you signed the pledge yet? Checkout the Bystander MyBC Page for more information here: https://bc.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/bystander-intervention