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Silken Laumann Speaks to Trent Students: Sept. 22

As part of her visit to Peterborough, Silken Laumann will deliver inspirational messages of courage and change to more than 1,200 students

The Courage to Transform
Our Olympic Journey - Personal excellence in a changing world


Olympic medallist Silken Laumann will address more than 1,000 Trent University students, staff and faculty members at a September 22 University-wide event. From 2 - 3 p.m. in the Athletic Complex at Trent, Ms. Laumann will explore the topic "The Courage To Transform," focusing on the excitement and challenges of the changes students will experience throughout their university years.

During Ms. Laumann's presentation, she will focus on the role of a positive attitude in the students' lives: accepting challenges, striving to achieve, and having a long-term vision and a short-term plan. She will discuss developing strategies to overcome adversity, strategies to help reduce the social and emotional issues students face, and to support their own balance and wellbeing.

Prior to the September 22 event, Ms. Laumann will visit Trent's School of Education and Professional Learning, where she will speak to more than 200 teacher candidates and faculty members on "The Power of Play: Teachers as Catalysts for Change". Ms. Laumann will discuss her vision for The Silken Laumann Active Kid's Movement, a national charity that will involve parents, teachers and communities in promoting healthy, active kids. This event will take place at Peter Gzowski College at Argyle in the gym at 9 a.m.

Biographical Sketch

Silken Laumann is one of Canada's most inspirational leaders.

In ten weeks she made the greatest comeback in Canadian Sports History, becoming a symbol of spirit and hope to all Canadians. Since winning the bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Silken Laumann has continued to act as an inspirational force, encouraging people to dream big, live in the moment and embrace failure as a stepping stone to future success.

Silken pursued a passion and maintained a resolute dedication to a goal which offered no guarantee of financial gain. Silken's unique story of broken bones and shredded muscles demonstrates her incredible perseverance to achieve Olympic Glory and now she inspires thousands of Canadians every day to continually strive for their dreams.

Silken Laumann is the National Spokesperson for Ronald McDonald Children's Charities, The BC Women's Hospital Foundation, The Right to Play and host of The Courage to Come Back Awards Gala.

Recent TV shows profiling Silken's achievements include "Flying On Water", CBC's The Life & Times of Silken Laumann and The Olympians. Silken appeared as a commentator during the Rowing World Championships in St Catherines.

Due to space limitations, these events are not open to the general public.

Posted September 15, 2004

 

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