April 28, 2010
OUA WOMAN OF INFLUENCE: CHERYL DRUCHOK
HAMILTON, Ont. - Ontario University Athletics (OUA) will recognize the top female scholar-athletes from across the province at the seventh annual Women of Influence Luncheon on Fri., April 30, 2010 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building), 255 Front Street West in Toronto, Ont.
The event honours female student-athletes who have excelled in their chosen sports and fields of study. This year's guest speaker will be former prima ballerina and arts advocate Karen Kain.
Acknowledged as one of the leading classical ballerinas of her time, Kain is also one of Canada's foremost arts advocates, bringing the same passion and dedication she exemplified as a dancer to her roles as a spokesperson for Canadian culture and as the artistic director of The National Ballet of Canada.
Tickets to the luncheon are $88.20 each (taxes included) and can be purchased by calling Stephanie White at 416-923-1688 ext. 21 or via e-mail at info@womenofinfluenceinc.ca.
OUA will profile its top female scholar athletes on a daily basis on OUA.ca leading up to the luncheon. OUA recognizes the following sponsors for their support of this event; belairdirect., Canadian Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity, Centaur Products, Pioneer Petroleums and Wilson Sports Equipment of Canada.
Name: Cheryl Druchok
School: McMaster University
Sport: Soccer
Academic Program: Biomedical Engineering
Hometown: Palgrave, Ont.
Cheryl Druchok is a graduate student in biomedical engineering at McMaster University.
As a midfielder on the McMaster women's soccer team, Cheryl has been named an academic all-Canadian on two occasions (2007-08 and 2008-09) and is a multi-year Marauder scholar.
This season, Cheryl was named the most valuable player of her team.
Over her career, Cheryl is a four-time OUA all-star and was named a CIS all-Canadian in 2008-09.
ABOUT ONTARIO UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and its 19 member institutions are developing Champions For Life. Giving 9,000 student-athletes the opportunity to excel academically and on the playing field, while preparing for life after university. For more information, visit OUA.ca.
The event honours female student-athletes who have excelled in their chosen sports and fields of study. This year's guest speaker will be former prima ballerina and arts advocate Karen Kain.
Acknowledged as one of the leading classical ballerinas of her time, Kain is also one of Canada's foremost arts advocates, bringing the same passion and dedication she exemplified as a dancer to her roles as a spokesperson for Canadian culture and as the artistic director of The National Ballet of Canada.
Tickets to the luncheon are $88.20 each (taxes included) and can be purchased by calling Stephanie White at 416-923-1688 ext. 21 or via e-mail at info@womenofinfluenceinc.ca.
OUA will profile its top female scholar athletes on a daily basis on OUA.ca leading up to the luncheon. OUA recognizes the following sponsors for their support of this event; belairdirect., Canadian Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity, Centaur Products, Pioneer Petroleums and Wilson Sports Equipment of Canada.
Name: Cheryl Druchok
School: McMaster University
Sport: Soccer
Academic Program: Biomedical Engineering
Hometown: Palgrave, Ont.
Cheryl Druchok is a graduate student in biomedical engineering at McMaster University.
As a midfielder on the McMaster women's soccer team, Cheryl has been named an academic all-Canadian on two occasions (2007-08 and 2008-09) and is a multi-year Marauder scholar.
This season, Cheryl was named the most valuable player of her team.
Over her career, Cheryl is a four-time OUA all-star and was named a CIS all-Canadian in 2008-09.
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ABOUT ONTARIO UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and its 19 member institutions are developing Champions For Life. Giving 9,000 student-athletes the opportunity to excel academically and on the playing field, while preparing for life after university. For more information, visit OUA.ca.
