Former first lady, Michelle Obama, discussed gender equality, making the most of success and more, with over 3,000 changemakers at Ryerson’s Mattamy Athletic Centre on Tuesday.
Obama delivered her remarks at The Economics of Equality: Advancing Women and Girls to Change The World, an in conversation-style event co-hosted by the Economic Club of Canada and Plan International Canada.
Two women working with Ryerson University have been included in Canada 150 Women, a book that explores 150 of the most influential and groundbreaking women in Canada.
Tuho Labonno said that more than 60 per cent of workers at the middle-management level at her workplace are women. However, only four per cent held a top executive position.
According to a guide developed by the Female Coach Mentorship Project, the number of female head coaches in U Sports has steadily declined over the past few years.
Ryerson Athletics has announced third-year Kate McIlmoyle as the athlete of the week. She is the second consecutive female volleyball player to be recognized and the season has just begun.
