Brescia’s Take the Lead Public Speaking Contest Welcomes Attendees from Canada, the United States and the Caribbean
March 30, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
London, ON – On Saturday, April 2nd more than 35 young women from Canada, the United States and the Caribbean will gather at Brescia University College to compete for a one-year full academic scholarship and room in residence at Brescia’s 8th annual Take the Lead public speaking contest.
Take the Lead welcomes young women in Grades 11 and 12 to participate in Brescia’s unique, one-of-a-kind public speaking contest. Contestants will speak about past or present “women who empower others through leadership.” Contestants submitted an initial pre-recorded, five-minute video of their speech and finalists were invited to deliver their speeches in person at the event.
Brescia will also host 37 women judges, many of whom are local London leaders in education, communications, and members of the Brescia community.
“Brescia is thrilled to host our 8th annual Take the Lead public speaking contest,” says Brescia Interim Principal, Dr. Donna Rogers. “Take the Lead is an integral event at Brescia, and we look forward to welcoming the next generation of women leaders.”
For more information, visit http://brescia.uwo.ca/takethelead.
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Date: Saturday April 2, 2016
Location: Brescia University College, St. James Building Auditorium
Time: 9:30 am – Welcome
9:45 am – 11:00 am – Round 1 Speeches
11:55 am – Finalist Speeches
1:05 pm – Winner announced
For more information please contact:
Cathy Fox, Manager Communication and Marketing at 519-432-8353, ext 28293 or at cfox54@uwo.ca, or Caitlin Core, Communications, Marketing & External Relations Officer at 519.432.8353, ext. 28280 or at ccore@uwo.ca.
Brescia University College, is affiliated with Western University. The 1,550 women registered as either full- or part-time students at Brescia study a wide variety of subjects in the schools of Behavioural & Social Sciences, Food & Nutritional Sciences, Humanities, and Leadership & Social Change in an empowering, compassionate, student-centred, and invigorating environment. Degrees are granted by Western. The Catholic University College welcomes students from all backgrounds and values diversity.