Dates
On September 26, Brescia will host Tampon Tuesday, in partnership with CTV and Shoppers Drug Mart. All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend and enjoy an evening of networking at Canada’s women’s university.
During the event, we will hear briefly from women leaders who will share about their experiences around farming, families and food. We are also proud to host Brescia’s Chancellor and globally-regarded human rights activist, Maude Barlow, who has been a leader in the campaign to have water recognized as a human right by the United Nations.
Where:
The Academic Pavilion at Brescia
1285 Western Road, London, Ontario
When:
Tuesday, September 26
Doors will open at 5:30 and official remarks will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Who:
From featured speakers through to Brescia students, this event will be all about providing a platform for women who invest in our region’s viability through farming and food. We are also proud to host Brescia’s Chancellor and globally-regarded human rights activist, Maude Barlow, who has been a leader in the campaign to have water recognized as a human right by the United Nations.
Hear remarks from:
- Dr. Lauretta Frederking, President, Brescia
- Cathy Lennon, General Manager, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
- Kristen Thompson-Dow, Beef Farmer and Pullet Business Manager, New Life Mills
- Dr. June Matthews, Associate Professor, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Brescia
- Dr. Peggy O’Neil, Assistant Professor, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Brescia
- Our valued friends at CTV and 97.5 Virgin Radio
Food and refreshments will be provided and a cash bar will be available.
To ensure we have enough to eat and can comfortably accommodate all our friends, please register in advance. Whether you are familiar with farming and food or you simply want to enjoy a fantastic evening of community, we encourage you to join us – and bring a guest (or five!).
