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Wed., May 7th, 2025 | 9:00–10:00 AM | 707 Hub

Join IWL for a research social that features our Fall '24 Faculty Fellows, who have used feminist frameworks to examine structural injustices across three distinct contexts. Enjoy some networking and light refreshments as you learn how feminist inquiry offers a vital lens for understanding complex historical and contemporary issues!
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 | 5:00–6:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Union
IWL partnered with A̽»¨ÊÓÆµW for the 3rd year to kick off ̽»¨ÊÓÆµ's 2025 . was honored as the 3rd IWL Excellence Award recipient during the reception and conferral along side the .
4th Annual IWL Gala - Boldly Leading the WayThursday, April 10th, 2025 | 5:00 PM | A̽»¨ÊÓÆµ Monaghan Ballrooms

Women in Leadership with IWL and Enterprise Mobility
Monday, March 24th, 2025 | 12:00–2:00 PM | Lemonis Center for Student Success

The Career Center celebrated Women's History Month with the Women in Leadership Event with ̽»¨ÊÓÆµ's Institute for Women's Leadership and Enterprise Mobility in the Lemonis Center for Student Success. Students enjoyed some food and decompressed by coloring and learning about famous women leaders who paved the way in their fields!
̽»¨ÊÓÆµ Black Women Rock Brunch sponsored by IWL
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM | A̽»¨ÊÓÆµ Ballrooms

The Office of Inclusion and Belonging (OIB) hosted the annual
Black Women Rock Brunch in the A̽»¨ÊÓÆµ Ballrooms. This year's theme was, "Brunch Blooms: Rooted in Joy,". This year's brunch centered around Black women's joy, often overlooked in narratives focused on struggle.
IWL & ̽»¨ÊÓÆµ Women ERG presents "Direct Positive" TEMPO Short Film Screening with Kate Braasch
Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 8:30–10:00 AM | A̽»¨ÊÓÆµ 163

WISDOM: Women in Finance and Business
Monday, February 24th, 2025 | 3:00–4:30 PM | ̽»¨ÊÓÆµ 707 Hub

IWL hosted
WISDOM: Women Leading in Finance and Business in collaboration with Northwestern Mutual's Wulff District Office. This interactive brunch and panel discussion invited women and non-binary students to explore diverse career paths in finance and business management. Attendees connected with peers and professionals, expand their network, and enjoyed a complimentary meal in an empowering and supportive environment.
Networking Made Easy for Introverts (Without the Overwhelm)
Thursday, February 6, 2025 | 3:00–4:30 PM

Networking Made Easy for Introverts (Without the Overwhelm), was an engaging in-person workshop designed to help introverts connect meaningfully without the stress. Led by expert speaker Jazmynn Appleton, this session empowered attendees with practical, introvert-friendly strategies that actually work.
IWL Conflict Resolution Workshop presented by Dr. Alexandra Crampton
Thursday, January 16, 2025 | 11:45 AM–1:15 PM

IWL Research Social featuring Spring 2024 IWL Faculty Fellows
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 | 9:00–10:15 AM | Sensenbrenner Hall, Room 304

IWL welcomed members of the ̽»¨ÊÓÆµ community to attend its second research social of the Fall 2024 semester. This gathering provided opportunities for researchers to mingle,share ideas, and hear from the Spring 2024 IWL Faculty Fellows while being among the first to receive their IWL white paper.
IWL Research Social featuring Summer 2024 IWL Interdisciplinary Research Grant Projects
Monday, November 18th, 2024 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

IWL welcomed members of the ̽»¨ÊÓÆµ community to attend its first research social of the Fall 2024 semester. The gathering provided opportunities for researchers to share their ideas and hear from the Summer 2024 IWL Interdisciplinary Research Grantees on their projects.
IWL Student Advisory Board presents "Working with Justice-Impacted Women and Re-entry into Society"
Monday, November 11th, 2024 | 12:00–1:00 PM | A̽»¨ÊÓÆµ, 157
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IWL hosted a panel discussion featuring Julia May, Angie Sandoval and Lynette Zarcone. The panelists talked about how to support reentry of justice-involved women and being a stronger advocate in our community and career.
2024 A̽»¨ÊÓÆµW Boheim Distinguished Lecture | "Fatphobia: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Fight It"
Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 | 6:30 PM | Raynor Memorial Libraries
What if "Intellectual Joy" is the key to your career growth?
Monday, October 21, 2024 | 12:00–2:00 PM | Sensenbrenner Hall, Room 304
IWL invited Dr. Melissa Shew to present her "Intellectual Joy: The Key to Your Career Growth" workshop. The attendees got an opportunity to network with peers while picking up strategies to elevate their career through activating intellectual joy.
Short Film Screening of "Most Dangerous Women" with Guest Speaker Merry Wiesner-Hanks, PhD
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 | 1:30–2:45 PM | ̽»¨ÊÓÆµ, 707 Hub
IWL invited the ̽»¨ÊÓÆµ community to the screening of the short film "Most Dangerous Women" and provided the opportunity to learn to make one's own voting plan post-screening.
Past Cross-Promotional Events
Simone Weil: Philosopher, Activist, and Mystic Colloquy
April 24th-26th, 2025 | Beaumier Suites in Raynor Library

June and Herman Loebl Women Business Leaders Speaker Series featuring Aparna Bawa (̽»¨ÊÓÆµ Bus Ad ’99) | Chief Operating Officer, Zoom
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 | 5:00 PM | O’Brien Hall, Michels Family Forum
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

̽»¨ÊÓÆµ DREAMers' 10th Annual Dreamers Gala
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 4:30–8:30 PM | A̽»¨ÊÓÆµ Monaghan Ballrooms
Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 | 12:00–1:00 PM
Thursday, February 20th, 2025 | 3:00–6:00 PM

Thursday, February 6th, 2025 | 4:00 PM

Friday, January 31, 2025 | 3:00–4:00 PM

̽»¨ÊÓÆµ Cultural and Social Impact Org Fair
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM

Friday, January 17th, 2025 | 2:00–3:00 PM
