Women's History Month Programs
Wentworth Construction Management graduate students work with concrete materials in this file photo.
Programming for Women’s History Month and Women in Construction Week
Several departments at Wentworth Institute of Technology are celebrating International Women’s Day, Women in Construction Week and Women’s History Month through a host of various programs and events.
CDSJP VIRTUAL EVENTS
The Center for Diversity and Social Justice Programs has partnered with Wentworth Women's Council, CROWNS, NOMAS, and several offices to present several events that are open to the public. All events will be held virtually.
NIGHT OF NATURAL HAIR
Tuesday, March 9 @ 6:00PM
Join WIT Crowns for a discussion on natural hair for a chance to win hair product. Crowns is a student organization for Women of Color whose goal is to uplift women in both their academic and professional endeavors, while encouraging community service and creating a safe space to speak about personal challenges.
WOMEN'S COUNCIL WAYFINDER NIGHT
Tuesday, March 16 @ 6:00PM
Meet the Women's Council and other student leaders while learning ways to get involved with women-centered organizations, programs and initiatives.
WOMEN IN DESIGN
Tuesday, March 23 @ 6:00PM
Join NOMAS as they highlight work for women in architecture and designs fields. WIT NOMAS actively seeks to bring discussion to issues that strike communities in Boston by hosting events with panels of local architects, networking with local firms and schools, and hosting student conversations.
WOMEN ATHLETES RIDDLE RACE
Tuesday, March 23 @ 6:00PM
The Women's Council invites all women athletes to a trivia night to win prizes while discussing ways to strengthen the women athletic community.
NIGHT OF 1972
Thursday, March 25 @ 6:00PM
Named after the year women were first admitted to Wentworth, this student-led event will highlight the accomplishments and successes of current Wentworth women. The Women's Council will recognize five students during this celebration to honor the first five women who enrolled at the institute in 1972. Students can be nominated online.
To participate in any of these events, visit the CDSJP website.
WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK
Women in Construction Week takes place March 7-13 and Wentworth’s Construction Management Club is hosting daily podcasts.
Wentworth is also partnering with Rosie’s Place, AGC MA, Shawmut Construction, BWiC, PWC, Crew Boston, the National Association for Women in Construction and others on a special WIC opening ceremony presented by Shawmut at 11:00 a.m. on March 8, as well as a Career Panel at 9:00 a.m. on March 12 entitled “Pride, Purpose & Persistence: A Front Seat to the Front Liners in Construction.”
WOMEN@WENTWORTH EVENT
Friday, March 26 - 8:30AM-10:00AM
This year's theme is “Gaining STEAM: Empowering Women for Success” as Girls Who Code founder and CEO Reshma Saujani speaks as Wentworth’s 2021 Woman of the Year.
SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHTS
Tuesday, March 4 - Wednesday, March 31
The Wentworth Women’s Council will highlight women students during the month of March throughout their social media accounts. You can nominate yourself or someone else online. And be sure to follow @wentworthalumnioffice on Instagram as they spotlight various students during Women in Construction Week.