2021 Gumbo final - Book - Page 123
Page by: Gabe Henderson
Stories by: Victoria Boone
Photos by: Victoria Boone
and courtesy of FIA
Whether it’s joining Greek life, a sports team, or even
Cloud Watching Club, there is always a fitting place for
someone on LSU’s campus. There are some clubs that
highlight something certain that is extremely empowering,
and that is women. There is a great variety of women’s clubs
at LSU, including Feminists in Action and Women in Business.
Feminists in Action is a community organization at
LSU. Their mission is to promote intersectional feminist
awareness and activism around LSU and BR. They meet every
Thursday at 7pm on Zoom.
Lauren Proulx has been a member of FIA since her
freshman year (Fall 2017). She is now a senior serving her
second term as president of the organization. She said her
favorite thing about the organization is the connections she
has made with the people she has met in FIA.
“We work to organize and plan educational programs and
social gatherings to facilitate students of all backgrounds to
get involved with women and gender-related issues.” Proulx
said.
“I really look forward to every meeting and getting to
hang out with all the members,” Proulx said, “Because not
only are they able to provide such great insight on the topics
we discuss, but they are so fun to be around. We have some
amazing people in this organization and I am so grateful for
that!”
FIA can be followed on social media via @lsufeminists.
Another club for women by women at LSU is Women
in Business. Caroline Crawford, who formed Women
in Business over the summer, currently serves as their
president. She said as a whole, Women in Business fosters
professional development in their members, providing them
with networking opportunities and connecting them with
successful businesswomen in the Baton Rouge community
and beyond.
WIB’s primary meetings are speaker events where
members hear from a woman or a group of women, listening
to their stories and learning about their experiences as
women in business. These speaker events are usually held on
Thursday nights. They also have company interest meetings
where representatives from various companies address the
members and talk about the firm where they are employed
and the unique opportunities it offers for women. Some of
their guest speakers include Sherwin Williams and Ernst and
Young Firm.
“I love it when our members engage with each other and
with the women that speak to us,” Crawford said, “When
people come up to me to say how much they enjoyed a
meeting or that they are excited about an upcoming event,
it makes my day. Seeing members come out of their comfort
zones and grow as professionals is thrilling for me.”
Maddalyn Duplantis, junior in WIB, says she loves the
speakers, and they give good advice and are willing to help
with anything needed after coming to speak.
Whether it is sharing interests or simply listening, there
is a wide variety of clubs for women at LSU. These diverse
clubs give students several opportunities to get involved
at LSU. Feminists in Action and Women in Business are two
exceptional organizations to partake in.