#InternationalWomensDay
International Women’s Day (IWD) is an opportunity to recognize the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women in our community and around the world. It’s also a time to raise awareness of the progress made towards achieving gender equality, and the work that remains to be done.
As we mark this important day, we want to hear from the women in our community, and share some of the programs and events that celebrate women.
Supporting women at the university
Inspire inclusion: Together we can make a difference workshop
Student Life book contest
Student Life book contest
In celebration of International Women's Day, we are highlighting a diverse group of authors from March 8 to 15. You're invited to participate in the conversation—and a giveaway—on our Instagram page.
Five lucky winners will be able to win one of these amazing reads:
- Daughters of the Deer by Danielle Daniel
- I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
- Lean in: Women, Work and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
- More Than a Footnote by Karin Wells
- The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
- Wearing My Mother’s Heart by Sophie Thakur
- Women Don’t Owe You Pretty by Florence Given
Celebrate with an eCard
Celebrate with an eCard!
Wish people a Happy International Women's Day!
Fireside chat with an Olympic medalist
Fireside chat with an Olympic medalist
Faculty and staff are invited to a webinar presented by SunLife featuring a fireside chat with Olympic Medalist and Physician, Dr. Joannie Rochette.
Joannie is a six-time Canadian Figure Skating champion and is a recent graduate from the Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery (MDCM) program.
Attend the webinar on Thursday, March 7 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Register to attend
Library events
Library events
Take a look at the resources Ontario Tech's librarians have curated to celebrate International Women's Day.
Visit the Campus Libary at the north Oshawa campus location to make your own button, pick up a pledge card or complete a colouring sheet at the Destress Desk!
An online collection has been prepared—check it out!
Female sport programming
Female sport programming
More information coming.
Athletics speaker series
Athletics speaker series
Athletics is offering three speaker series events throughout the day in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (CRWC).
- Morning: Online video
- Lunch: Erica Gavel, Ontario Tech PhD candidate and high performance athlete
- Afternoon: Online video
Women for STEM
Women for STEM
Through our Women for STEM, the university encourages the success for our women students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, with the ultimate goal of increasing gender parity in STEM careers.
Learn how you can take part on the Women for STEM website.
