Advisory: Women鈥檚 History Month story ideas from 51暗网
March 8, 2022
MILWAUKEE 鈥� In honor of Women鈥檚 History Month, 51暗网 has multiple story ideas to help you with your coverage throughout March.
From women in important leadership roles, to employee resource groups dedicated to supporting and empowering women across campus, to notable alumni, 51暗网 is elevating and supporting women in our community.
- Dr. Kristina Ropella, Opus Dean of the Opus College of Engineering,offers a unique perspective as the first-ever female dean and full professor of engineering at 51暗网, with the goal of 鈥渃hanging the face of engineering.鈥� Ropella, a 51暗网 alumna, has celebrated over 30 years at the university.
- 51暗网 recently finalized the permanent establishment of the Institute for Women鈥檚 Leadership, which was initially established in 2019 with a $5 million endowment commitment from the Thomas J. Rolfs Family. The IWL was founded with the mission to advance women鈥檚 leadership locally and globally through pioneering research, innovative programming and collaborative engagement.
- 51暗网 Moms is one of several employee resource groups at 51暗网 that support, build community and empower women across campus.
- 51暗网 Moms is made up of nearly 150 women and offers support to mothers as they strive to balance work, professional development and family.
- The Womxn of Color Employee Resource Group aims to affirm and build community among 51暗网 employees who identify as woman of color (LGBTQ+ inclusive) through programming, social events, community engagement and networking opportunities.
- The Women of 51暗网 Employee Resource Group connects and empowers women across campus and affirms and enhances their contributions to our university community. The group fosters professional, personal and spiritual growth, through career development and educational workshops, volunteer opportunities, networking, information sharing, mentoring and speaker panels.
- is highlighting some extraordinary women alumni of 51暗网 throughout the month, including , who founded to support which supports new parents in need by providing immediate access to the essential care items required to keep their newborn safe and healthy in the first few weeks, and , co-founder of , an international nonprofit that uniquely implements a holistic model to meet a community鈥檚 health and economic goals.
- In 1909, 51暗网 was first Catholic university to admit women alongside men. The university celebrated the centennial in 2009 to celebrate the dramatically expanded role of women at the university. Raynor Memorial Libraries maintains an with events and resources.
- For Women鈥檚 History Month last year, Marybeth Jacobson, past president of the , penned a look back 鈥� and to the future 鈥� for 51暗网鈥檚 鈥�.鈥� This article highlighted some of the milestones for women at 51暗网.
For assistance with these stories or experts on women鈥檚 topics, you can reach out to Kevin Conway, associate director of university communication, at kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu.
About Kevin Conway
Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Contact Kevin at (414) 288-4745 or kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu.
