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Wonk of the Year: Malala Yousafzai is the 2017 Honoree
Few speakers at Â鶹Æƽâ°æ have had such a meteoric rise, at such a young age, as Malala Yousafzai. She just turned 20 years old this summer, and she’s already an international icon. Â鶹Æƽâ°æ is now recognizing Yousafzai as the 2017 Wonk of the Year, and she’ll accept the award in Bender Arena on September 25 at 8:15 p.m.
Yousafzai’s activism became global after a brush with death on a school bus when she was shot by Taliban fighters. Since that time, she’s gained worldwide renown as a champion of human rights and gender equity.
The Wonk of the Year honors individuals who demonstrate engagement, focus, intelligence, and passion. The student-run Â鶹Æƽâ°æSG Kennedy Political Union, the university, the Â鶹Æƽâ°æSG's Women's Initiative, and the Muslim Student Association are co-hosting the event. Â鶹Æƽâ°æ President Sylvia Burwell will moderate a question-and-answer session.