International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day, marked annually on March 8, Carleton is celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the university. Women continue to experience discrimination based on their gender and intersecting identities, which is exacerbated for racialized women, Indigenous women, women with disabilities, trans women and those with marginalized gender identities.
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Stories
Carleton Alum to Lead Canada’s U.S. Trade Negotiations
Distinguished public servant and Carleton University graduate Janice Charette is Canada’s new Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States.
Global Champions: Ravens Win Basketball World Cup
Four members of the Ravens women’s basketball team took to the court at the 2025 FISU 3×3 Basketball University World Cup, securing the championship title for the first time in Canadian university history.
Carleton Grad Serves as Canada’s New Ambassador to Austria
In August, when Alison Grant and her family moved from Ottawa to Vienna, Austria, the veteran diplomat was embarking on a significant challenge and coming full circle at the same time.
Alum Emma Miskew Wins Bronze in Curling
The Carleton University alumna, who graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design, has earned her first Olympic medal representing Team Canada—a bronze in women’s curling.
Carleton Researcher Wins Polanyi Prize in Chemistry
Carleton University chemistry researcher Kate Marczenko has been awarded the prestigious John Charles Polanyi Prize for her groundbreaking research in advanced functional materials and crystalline systems.
Give To Gain: When Support Leads to Success
Carleton’s Women in Engineering and IT Program showcases the power of support and reciprocity. But what does that look like in practice?
Carleton Alum Inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame
Patricia Sheahan (BA/59) is being recognized as one of Canada’s most influential leaders in the mining and exploration industry with her recent induction into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.
Journalism Alum Returns to Carleton as CKCU’s New Station Director
On a quiet stretch of hallway on the fifth floor of Carleton University’s Nideyinàn building, formerly known as the University Centre, not much has changed since Lia Kiessling (BJ/01) was a student here.
Supporting Women in STEM: Carleton’s WiE&IT Program Returns for Fifth Year
Carleton University’s Faculty of Engineering and Design is thrilled to announce the return of the Women in Engineering & IT (WiE&IT) Program for its fifth consecutive year.
Entrepreneurial Carleton Grad Charts Her Own Course
Five years ago, Avery Sheppard’s life changed dramatically during a dinner table conversation at home in the town of Mindemoya on Northern Ontario’s Manitoulin Island.
CFUW-Ottawa Continues Historic Impact at Carleton
For more than 70 years, CFUW-Ottawa has supported women students pursuing higher education at Carleton. Awards established by the organization have been named in honour of women leaders throughout history.
Carleton Master’s Student Journey: Srishti Songriwal
Master of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering student Srishti Songriwal discusses her participation in Carleton University’s Women in Engineering and IT Program and her research.
Resources
Athletics Women’s Only Fitness
CUSA Gender and Sexuality Resource Centre
CUSA Women’s Centre
Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities
EDI Teaching Toolkit for Instructors
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Residence
Feminist Institute for Social Transformation
Health and Counselling Services