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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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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...

Panelists Urge Increased Advocacy Efforts

By Hannah Urtz March 20, 2017

Meaningful change can be achieved in many ways, according to the speakers on the “Organize” panel at the OWN IT Summit on Saturday. The panel, moderated by Jen Psaki, former communications director...

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...

Alumni Promote Role of Georgetown in Advocacy Efforts

By Madeline Charbonneau March 20, 2017

Georgetown’s values inspire activist efforts, according to three alumni who participated in the “Hoya Visionaries” panel at the OWN IT Summit on Saturday. The panel featured disability rights...

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