Annual Stanley Knowles Lecture Featured Jody Wilson-Raybould
by Rebecca Wagner, Director of External Relations
On a cold November evening, United College alumni, friends, and students, came together for an evening of warm celebration, reflection, and gratitude, at the annual Stanley Knowles dinner and lecture.
The evening was a celebration of another successful year of impact and a recognition of the people who played an integral role in crafting a 60-year United College legacy.
Eileen Antone accepting an award on behalf of herself and her husband Grafton Antone, and Chancellor Michaëlle Jean
This signature event derives its name from former Canadian parliamentarian Stanley Knowles, a figure whose commitment to advancing the social good remains integral to the values and mission of United College, a full 60 years after his service in Parliament. These social values were reflected in the themes of the evening’s fire-side chat, and in the local and global impact made by the alumni and student award recipients who were honored throughout the celebration.
The event featured a fire-side chat with United College Chancellor Michaëlle Jean and special guest, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Jody Wilson-Raybould (Puglaas). The subject of discussion was Jody Wilson-Raybould’s most recent book, “True Reconciliation,” a topic which serves as a tangible reminder of the University of Waterloo’s commitment to Indigenization and its dedication to addressing inequity through education. The discussion was an opportunity to learn and share truths, and to reflect on what true reconciliation means to each one of us and where to find strength for this journey.
Prominent alumni and exceptional students were recognized throughout the evening for their contributions to the vibrancy of United College life and to the well-being of the broader community, an impact that was felt within the walls of Alumni Hall and reverberated in the community and around the world.
Jody Wilson-Raybould (Puglaas) signing a copy of her book for United College guests
United College students (and dons!) with Jody Wilson-Raybould (Puglaas)
United College's External Relations team at the Stanley Knowles Dinner and Lecture
As United College alumni, friends, and students braved the cold autumn night at the end of the evening, they did so armed with memories and rekindled connections, and a commitment to continuing the United College legacy of community, reconciliation, and social impact for the next 60 years.
Article originally published in the University of Waterloo’s “Daily Bulletin” on November 21st, 2023 (here).