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About WIL

The Institute of Politics’ Women’s Initiative in Leadership (WIL) was created to address the interest and importance of female students at Harvard in developing leadership skills. The program strives to explore and understand leadership through seminars and interactive workshops over the course of a semester.

Candidates for the Women’s Initiative in Leadership must be currently enrolled at Harvard College. Applications are open to all undergraduate women; however, space is limited.  If you are unable to participate this spring, we strongly encourage you to reapply in the fall.

The program will be comprised of an orientation on Friday and Saturday, October 2nd and October 3rd and Friday afternoon sessions throughout the fall, tailored to educate and engage the group on leadership.  The WIL Program will take place each semester and attendance at a minimum of five sessions and orientation is required in order to receive a certificate of completion.


WIL Spring Schedule


Friday, September 25 APPLICATIONS DUE
Tuesday, September 29 Notification of Acceptance
Friday, October 2 - 3:30 PM

Orientation

Led by: Sheree Galpet
Institute of Politics
Location: L166
Friday, October 2 - 6:00 PM Informal dinner with WIL Alums
Location:  L166
Saturday, October 3 - 9:00 AM Orientation
Myers Briggs Test and Discussion
Led by: Carol Salloway
Location: Malkin Penthouse
Saturday, October 3 - 12:00 PM Luncheon Discussion with IOP Fellow
Leah Daughtry
Hosted by: IOP Director Bill Purcell
and IOP Executive Director Catherine
McLaughlin
Located: L166
Friday, October 9 - 3:00PM

Speechwriting and Public Speaking
Led by: Peggy Noonan
Location: L166
Friday, October 16 - 3:00PM Networking and Organizing
Led by: Kim Gandy and Gina Glantz
Location: L166
Friday, October 23 TBD
Friday, October 30 TBD
Friday, November 6 - 3:00PM The Harvard and Beyond Project
A discussion with Professor Claudia Goldin
Location: L166
Friday, November 13 - 3:00PM Leadership in Crisis
Led by: Professor Bill George
Location: L166
Friday, November 20 - 3:00PM Communicating Across the Gender Gap
Led by: Sarah Wald
Location: L166
Friday, December 4 - 3:00PM Last Session – Wrap up