Cochrane named Young Woman of Distinction
Emma Cochrane ('13) has been named a Young Woman of Distinction by the Progress Club of Halifax.
Cochrane distinguished herself as an exceptional student and leader. She entered ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï on scholarship in 2009 and received additional scholarships. Emma graduated a University Scholar in May 2013 with her BA Honours (Politics) and earned the Bronze Medal in Politics (highest marks). She served on the Students' Union for three years and was a Politics teaching assistant and tutor. Interest in gender justice led Emma to co-organize "ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Students for Enthusiastic Consent" and ÍøÆسԹÏ's first Sex Fest. These have been invaluable in promoting a safer campus. Cochrane starts her Master's degree on a $17,500 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council fellowship.
The Progress Women of Excellence Awards and fundraising event supports Phoenix Youth, a non-profit, community-based organization offering at-risk and homeless youth ages 12 - 24 the opportunity to break the cycle of homelessness and find a better path.
Learn more on the .
-30-