Women's History Month
Georgetown McDonough MBA celebrates Women's History Month
As we step into March, a month dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions and achievements of women throughout history, we are thrilled to share a lineup of events and resources curated by MBA Program Office, Georgetown Women in Business (GWIB), Forte Fellows, the Student Government Association (SGA), and other MBA student organizations.
Upcoming Events
To mark this occasion, the MBA Program Office, Graduate Women in Business (GWiB), Forté Fellows and MBA Student Government Association (SGA), curated and planned a series of engaging programs and events for our MBA students:
MBA Lunch and Learn: Dr. Nawar Shara (by Business and Government Alliance - BGA)
Date & Time: Monday, March 20, 2024, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ET
Location: 370 CaseRoom - Register at Hoya Connect
Dr Shara is the Chief for Research Data Science for the MedStar Health Research Institute as well as the Co-Director of the Center of Biostatistics, Informatics and Data Science. Her research interests focus on collaborative and team approaches for big data solutions, predictive analytics, data mining, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) data solutions such as voice assisted devices to improve patient outcomes, patient-provider communication and reduce healthcare utilization.
Safe Bubble Conversations: Women & Allies
Date & Time: Monday, March 25, 2024, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ET
Location: 370 CaseRoom - Register at Hoya Connect
In honor of Women's History Month, GWiB and SGA have organized an opportunity for the MBA community to come together to learn about women in business and how the MSB community can all show up as allies.
Women in Politics and Public Service Networking Event
Date & Time: March 26, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET -
Location: HFSC Social Room - Register here
Engage in a "speed dating" style networking event with women leaders across D.C. in politics, government, journalism, and more
Women's History Month Events Around DC
Upcoming WHM DC Events - Check this list to learn more about a variety of events around Washington DC curated by GWIB to celebrate Women's History Month, including Women's Month Market, Trivia Night, Women in Distilling Tastings, and more.
Women in Distilling Tastings, March 22nd @ 6–9 PM
Women's Month Market, March 23rd @ 11 AM – 7 PM
Women's HERstory Month – Day of Service, March 23rd @ 9:30 AM
Trivia Night: Women's History Month, March 26th @ 5–6:45 PM
Author Event: Bernadine Watson, March 28th @ 7–9 PM
Forever A Women Screening, March 31st @ 2 PM
We Who Believe In Freedom: Black Feminist DC Exhibit, Now – September 15th
Picturing Women Inventors, Ongoing
Dorothea Lange: Seeing People, Now – March 31st
The Future of Orchids: Conservation and Collaboration, Now – April 28th
Jessica Diamond: Wheel of Life, Now – June 2nd
Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas, Now – June 2nd
Jennifer Bartlett: In and Out of the Garden, Now – April 30th
Self-Defense Classes (GUPD)
Date & Time: Wednesday April 3, 2024- 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Women Only
Location: Lower level Darnall Hall, Room B-06 - Register at Community Policing Page.
The Georgetown University Police Department and the Student Safety Advisory Board are pleased to offer Basic Self-Defense Courses. This 4 hour workshop includes both information on risk reduction as well as instruction on a number of hands-on techniques.
Forte Event’s MBA Campus Leadership Summit (Chicago)
Date: April 5 and 6, 2024
Location: Chicago - Register at Forte Website
Gain insights and network with MBA leaders at the Campus Leadership Summit hosted by Deloitte.
MBA Student Orgs involved on Black History Month Planning
Forte Fellows
Did you know?
- The first Women's History Day was held in 1909.
- The day became Women's History Week in 1978.
- In 1987, Women's History Month began.
- The president declares every March Women's History Month. Every Women's History Month has a theme: The Women's History Month theme for 2024 celebrates “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.” This year the National Women's History Alliance “will recognize women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions.”
- Wyoming Territory was the first place in the U.S. to grant women the right to vote.
- The 19th Amendment didn't give all women the right to vote. It wasn't until 1965 that women of all races could legally vote.
- Marie Curie was the first person (and only woman) to receive two Nobel prizes.
Geraldyn "Jerrie" Cobb was the first woman to pass astronaut testing in 1961.
Women couldn't get credit cards on their own until 1974.
Aretha Franklin was the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Women make up 27 percent of Congress.
More women are earning college degrees than men.
The gender pay gap still persists. Women of color are paid even less.
In 2021, 57.8 percent of all women participated in the labor force.
Kamala Harris is the first woman and woman of color Vice President.
Georgetown Women's History Month
Celebrating Women’s History Month: During the month of March, Georgetown joins the nation in celebrating the many contributions of women students, faculty and staff at the university. From milestones in women’s education at the graduate level to research on women’s health observed at a laundromat, there’s plenty to explore if you want to learn more about women’s history at Georgetown.
Women Support Resources
Visit the Student Health Services where the Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Team has several clinicians whose area of expertise is working with and assisting survivors of interpersonal violence.
Join the Sexual Assault Peer Educators (SAPE) to support your peers and attend training workshops
Georgetown University Women’s Center: Offering various programs, services, and resources for the empowerment of the campus community. Including Sexual Misconduct Resources and Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Resources.
LiveSafe App: Download GU’s mobile safety app so you can quickly access emergency information, including request a “SafeRide” (Su-W 8PM-2AM & Th-Sa until 3), request a “SafeWalk” to virtually walk with family and friends to your destination, Report Suspicious activities or Use “Emergency Contact Options” for calling the police via the App.
Bias Reporting led by Institutional Diversity Equity and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) and Office of Student Equity & Inclusion
Lactation Rooms / Mothers’ Room: Find designated spaces for nursing mothers across campus, including on the 2nd floor in Hariri.
MBA Student Organization: Graduate Women in Business (GWiB) MBA-GWIB@georgetown.edu
Professional Development
PowerHER Women’s History Month Collection
A curated learning experience celebrating PowerHER in Unity during Women's History Month 2024. These six courses will inspire you to action and help you harness the collective strength and unity of women across generations, identities, and geographies.
Be sure to sign in with your GU NetID and Password for free access.
HBR Women: Setting and Maintaining Boundaries
A real case study example of Ashley, a senior analyst for the federal government, who recently shifted to a schedule that helps her do her most important work and have some alone time before her family gets home. Now she’s trying to figure out how to further minimize interruptions, deal with slow and busy stretches, and get out of unproductive meetings. Amy G and executive coach Melody Wilding offer strategies for how to communicate your new limits with colleagues and how to hold the line when your boundaries inevitably get tested.
