Dec. 6 Memorial - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Thursday, December 6, 2018 10:30 am - 11:00 am EST (GMT -05:00)

Thursday, December 6, 2018

10:30am - 11:00am

Second-floor event space, Engineering 7

An event marking the twenty-ninth anniversary of the École Polytechnique de Montréal tragedy honouring the women who lost their lives and commemorating the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

10:30 a.m-  Diana Parry, Professor and Associate Vice-President Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion, University of Waterloo

10:35 a.m- Feridun Hamdullahpur, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Waterloo

10:47 a.m-  Pearl Sullivan, Dean of Engineering, University of Waterloo 

10:50 a.m-  Candle vigil takes place. Candles are lit and some information is shared about each of the women who lost their lives. 

10:54 a.m-  Moment of silence observed. (1 min.)

10:55 a.m-  Closing remarks