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7th Annual OWN IT Summit Doubles Turnout

7th Annual OWN IT Summit Doubles Turnout

By Casey Ferrante March 8, 2020

The seventh annual OWN IT Summit doubled its turnout since last year and highlighted the challenges facing women in positions of power.  The summit, which aims to combat the stigma around women...

ELLIE STAAB FOR THE HOYA OWN IT highlighted historical perspectives from women that are not always included in standard analysis

OWN IT Highlights Forgotten Female Narratives in History

By Casey Ferrante April 2, 2019

The sixth annual OWN IT Summit brought women from the public and private sectors to Georgetown University on Saturday to highlight leading women that not only broke barriers, but also used their influence...

ROCHELLE VAYNTRUB FOR THE HOYA | The Georgetown University Women’s Center is spearheading this year’s Women’s History Month, highlighting the work of women throughout history who have previously been overlooked.

GU Celebrates Women’s History Month

By Taylor Kahn-Perry March 23, 2019

During this year’s Women’s History Month, Georgetown is recognizing diversity and community among women on campus with events hosted by various organizations and centers at the university. Women’s...

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VIEWPOINT: In Relentless Pursuit of Justice

By Allyn Rosenberger May 19, 2017

Georgetown, my heart. Thank you. Thank you for surrounding me with passionate, intelligent, driven and justice-seeking people. Thank you for teaching me the importance of speaking up and speaking...

EDITORIAL: Toward Inclusive Feminism

By Editorial Board March 24, 2017

In a stirring celebration of girl power, the fourth annual OWN IT Summit hosted more than 500 attendees and 100 speakers during a daylong event Saturday geared toward encouraging the next generation of...

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Soraya Eid (COL 17) opened the fourth annual OWN IT summit in Gaston Hall on Saturday.

OWN IT Returns in 4th Year with Diverse Perspectives

By Yasmine Salam March 21, 2017

In the spirit of feminist activist Susan B. Anthony’s call to organize, agitate and educate, more than 100 invited speakers and 500 attendees convened for the fourth annual OWN IT summit Saturday...

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Soraya Eid (COL 17) opened the fourth annual OWN IT summit in Gaston Hall on Saturday.

OWN IT 2017: Full Summit Coverage

By Campus News Editor March 21, 2017

For full coverage of the 4th annual 2017 OWN IT Summit, visit the links below. Overview: OWN IT Returns in 4th Year with Diverse Perspectives "Educate" Panel "Organize" Panel "Agitate"...

Panel Advocates Role of Increased Diversity in Changing Perspectives

By Yasmine Salam March 20, 2017

Increased diversity and denouncing hate speech are the most effective ways to educate those with intolerant and bigoted perspectives, according to three panelists on the “Educate” panel during the...

Speakers Push Intersectionality, Participation in Women’s Rights Movement

By Lily Steinberg March 20, 2017

A greater awareness of intersectionality and increased participation is necessary in the women’s rights movement, according to panelists during the “Agitate” panel at the OWN IT Summit 2017 on Saturday. The...

VIEWPOINT: Fight Inequality with Inclusivity

By Paige Taylor and Kathryn Threatt February 14, 2017

At last month’s Women’s March on Washington, millions of women marched through Washington, D.C., around the country and across the globe to show their commitment to a better future. From the biggest...

Commentary | Wambach Owns Mistake at Summit

By Elizabeth Cavacos April 12, 2016

Standing at 5 feet 11 inches with a long stride and a muscular frame, retired U.S. soccer star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach has an immediate presence in any room she enters. But...

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OWN IT Summit Looks to Empower

By Tara Subramaniam April 12, 2016

With over 100 speakers and 800 attendees, the third annual OWN IT Summit hailed women’s leadership through a day of lectures, interviews and breakout sessions in Gaston Hall on Saturday. OWN IT was...

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