Schreyer for Women

Schreyer for Women is committed to championing women and women’s issues, promoting education, and — broadly speaking — empowering our members to change the world. SfW recognizes that sustainability and climate justice are critical issues, and we assert that women and girls play an important role in the future of our planet. Project Drawdown highlights Women’s Education and Family Planning as two of the most effective ways to reduce carbon emissions, with an estimate of 85.42 gigatons of carbon dioxide reduced by 2050. Reflecting on the importance of our mission in the fight for climate justice, we will continue to uplift and engage female students locally and internationally, and we pledge to utilize and promote eco-friendly solutions for our programming and among our members.


Our mission is closely tied to Sustainable Development Goal #5 (achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls), and we envision a Penn State community in which women are equal, respected, and celebrated. We commit to that vision through our programming, which supports our members academically, professionally, and interpersonally; and which engages our members through service and women-focused initiatives. Some examples of our programming include: professional development and networking events, annual International Women’s Day events, mentoring programs, and community-building activities. In addition, our collaborations with external organizations (including local schools, Days for Girls, and PBS) have also helped us work with Goals #4 (Quality Education), #16 (Peace, Justice, & Strong Institutions), and #17 (Partnership for the Goals).

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