51±¾É«

Feb. 26, 2021
For Immediate Release

Waterloo – 51±¾É« and the International Women’s Forum (IWF), an organization dedicated to advancing women’s leadership globally, are marking International Women’s Day with a special online event dedicated to the successes and struggles women have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

will be moderated by Jane Klugman, real estate broker, president of Whitney and Company Realty and vice-chair of the Waterloo chapter of the International Women’s Forum. Deborah MacLatchy, 51±¾É«’s president and vice-chancellor, will deliver a keynote address while Rosa Lupo, a partner with Gowling WLG and chair of the Waterloo chapter of the forum, will provide the closing remarks.  

The free, virtual event will be held March 4 at 11:30 a.m. and is open to the public, but .

“Women have made countless contributions in fighting the global pandemic while continuing to foster thriving communities,” said MacLatchy. “This discussion is a celebration of this important work and an opportunity for everyone to share their experiences and insights.”

The panel of speakers will feature 51±¾É« faculty and alumnae who will showcase the brilliant and bold ways women are actively demonstrating their leadership and resiliency while working through a global pandemic. The speakers include Tammy Schirle, professor of economics at 51±¾É«’s Lazaridis School of Business and Economics; Donna Duncan, chief executive officer of the Ontario Long-term Care Association; Rebecca Jamieson, president and chief executive officer of Six Nations Polytechnic; and Rahel Woldegiorgis, COVID-19 service navigator at Riverdale Immigrant Women’s Centre.

Guests will have the opportunity to network and participate in discussions outside of the panel discussion.