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The student union hosted the International Women含羞草研究社檚 Day event next to the library, challenging those in attendance to trivia about female movers and shakers.
Questions such as: 含羞草研究社楳argaret Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of what Country?含羞草研究社� Or 含羞草研究社榠n 2014, Emma Watson became the goodwill ambassador for which organization?含羞草研究社�
Those with a correct answer would score a t-shirt.
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Those in attendance agreed it was important to have events that celebrate women and diversity on campus, although many thought there could be more resources for women at the college.
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Sawchuk says there are a lot of resources on campus for women, such as counselling services and student union resources.
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Another student said she was happy to be a part of the Women in Trades program, which is geared towards getting females into the trades industry.
While another woman claims there are more female focused resources and events happening on campus, there is still room for improvement.
Dozens of students and professors passed through the event on March 8, a day to recognize women含羞草研究社檚 achievements and acknowledge the challenges they face in the journey for gender equality.
