In 1978, the first known Women’s History Week was celebrated in Sonoma County, California. Nine years later, in 1987, the United States Congress declared March Women’s History Month in an effort to...

The Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) held its 10th annual Professional Development Day March 16 in Doyle Banquet Halls North and South. Approximately 55 students spent the day listening to presentations...

​​Multiple sections of the university’s new one-credit diversity course, Inequality in American Society (INT 151), are at risk of getting canceled for the spring 2022 semester due to under enrollment. As...

A panel hosted by the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI), a campus organization focused on professional development and mentorship for female students, was “Zoom bombed” on March 10 at the start...

With St. Joe’s students isolated to abide by COVID-19 protocols, chances to connect with fellow students are limited. Each week, The Hawk will offer conversations with various student leaders to help...

Student organizers of the annual Distributing Dignity drive, which collects bras, pads, tampons and underwear for women in need, have canceled the drive this year because of the campus-wide shutdown. Lauren...

Women's Leadership Initiative brings necessities to women in need Joanie Balderstone’s mother once gave her a piece of advice that Balderstone used to name a nonprofit she started. “‘Just...

Empowering women at Professional Development Day The education and empowerment of women is crucial to their success, and the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) brought both education and empowerment...