National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Tuesday, December 6th, 2022
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Please join us in person in the ACE Atrium to come together and remember the 14 women who were murdered in an act of gender-based violence at École Polytechnique de Montréal on December 6, 1989.
Event Agenda:
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Opening Remarks: Emily Lai and Fiona Kirby, Women in Engineering Co-Presidents
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Eda Aydin, Physics and Engineering Specialist
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Dr. Nasim Moallemi, Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
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Dr. Meaghan Charest-Finn, Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
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Candle Lighting Ceremony
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Moment of Silence
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Closing Remarks: Emily Lai and Fiona Kirby, Women in Engineering Co-Presidents
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Unveiling of Monument: Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
- The monument will be unveiled outdoors so please dress accordingly
Content Advisory:
Please note that the memorial ceremony will mention different forms of sexual violence including sexual assault, sexual harassment and murder. Please prioritize your health and wellbeing and take the space that you need if you do not feel comfortable at this event. For resources and supports, please contact :
Students:
On-Campus: Connect with our Student Mental Health Services
Phone: 905-721-3392 or Email studentlifeline@ontariotechu.ca.
They are open Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Off-Campus: Connect with Good2Talk which is a 24/7 Support Line for Post-Secondary Students.
Call 1-866-925-5454
Text “GOOD2TALK” to 68686
Employees:
If you are an employee, you can access support through the Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) by clicking HERE.