Iconic Women
In 2021, this woman became the first female, and first African American, Vice President of the United States.
Kamala Harris
This 3-letter acronym stands for "D___y, E___y, and I____n
DEI
These are words like "She/Her" or "They/Them" that people put in their LinkedIn bios to be inclusive
Pronouns
Companies with more women in leadership usually make more money
True
This IU Bloomington building is named after the first African American to play professional basketball in the Big Ten, who was also an IU alumnus.
Bill Garrett
In 1955, this woman refused to give up her seat on a bus in Alabama and later in life, she worked for a U.S. Representative and founded a non-profit for youth development.
This common feeling makes you think you aren't actually qualified for your job, despite your success
Imposter Syndrome
Instead of saying "Hey guys," you can use this gender-neutral word that starts with "F.
Folks
This month is celebrated as Women’s History Month in the United States.
March
This specific office at IU (which you likely work with!) is responsible for overseeing the university's commitment to diversity and cultural richness.
OVDEI (Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)?
This IU alumna and legendary actress/producer is known for her role in The Color Purple and her massive media empire
Oprah Winfrey
In an office, a "Mentor" gives advice, but this 7-letter word describes someone who uses their influence to help you get promoted
Sponsor
This term describes a person who supports and speaks up for a group they aren't a part of
Ally
This social media platform is the most popular place for professional networking and job hunting
In 1945, this IU President—known for his massive impact on the university—issued a mandate to desegregate IU's housing and honorary societies, a bold move for the time.
Herman B Wells
She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, disappearing in 1937 during an attempt to circumnavigate the globe
Amelia Earhart
This is the term for the difference in pay between what men and women earn for the same work
Pay Gap
Small, everyday comments that might be unintentionally hurtful or stereotypical are called these.
Microaggressions
This is the percentage of women currently serving as CEOs of Fortune 500 companies
10
This IU alumna and legendary journalist was the first woman to anchor a nightly network news program and has a scholarship named after her at the Media School
Jane Pauley
She is the youngest person ever to win a Nobel Peace Prize and is known for her work in female education
Malala Yousafzai
This 2-word term describes the "invisible" limit that stops women from getting the top jobs in a company
Glass Ceiling
This term describes when a man explains something to a woman in a way that assumes she knows nothing about it.
Mansplaining
This famous 1972 law ensured that women have equal opportunities in college sports and education
Title IX (9)
In what year did IU admit its first female student, Sarah Parke Morrison?
1867