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Women confronting the housing crisis to be featured at 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø’s seventh annual International Women's Day luncheon

Women confronting the housing crisis to be featured at 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø’s seventh annual International Women's Day luncheon

Feb. 15, 2024
For Immediate Release

WATERLOO – 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø and the International Women's Forum’s seventh annual International Women’s Day luncheon will feature a panel of 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø women who are working to address the housing crisis in communities across Canada.  

Women Finding Housing Solutions for a Better Future features 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø assistant professor Laura Pin, who has advised housing policy at both the municipal and federal level; 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø student Jordan Prentice, co-founder of Kuponya Innovations, a company that builds energy-efficient tiny homes in the Northwest Territories; and 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø alumna Sarah Gillies, housing stabilization and interim supports manager for the County of Wellington.   

“I take great pride in seeing 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø faculty, students and alumni working on solutions to the housing crisis – one of the most pressing challenges facing our communities,” said Deborah MacLatchy, president and vice-chancellor. “This panel demonstrates the great work happening at 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø and in our communities to support people facing homelessness and struggling with housing affordability.” 

The event will take place on March 7 at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum.  

Event Details 

  • Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024 
  • Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum (map available upon request) 
  • Cost: $55 per person + HST. Tables of 8 can be purchased for $440 + HST. 
  • The ticket price includes a plated lunch and refreshments.  
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Media Contacts:

Liz Brown, Director: Communications and Strategic Initiatives

Office of the President, 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø

E: librown@wlu.ca

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