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CHANCELLOR’S DINNER AND OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARDS

2014

About the Award The Outstanding Alumnus Award is presented to

Chancellor’s Dinner and Outstanding Alumni Awards Programme

those alumni who have made outstanding contributions Prof Brian Figaji

Prof Jonathan Jansen

in their fields of study and towards nation building. Awardees receive a gold lapel pin, a distinctive UWC blazer, a commemorative certificate and an award uniquely crafted for the occasion.

The award represents the vision and mission of UWC within its African context, using the motif of the African continent to symbolise the role that UWC graduates should play in bringing about hope and change in Africa through the knowledge

Prof Nicholas Morgan

Prof Brian O’Connell

they acquired at UWC. The design echoes the concept of the African Renaissance, and the notion of African cultural, scientific, and economic renewal.

The protea is a significant part of the UWC coat of arms and can be seen on the pin, blazer, certificate and award.

Prof Franklin Sonn

Prof Derrick Swartz

Africa Melane

Welcome Patricia Lawrence Pro Vice-Chancellor: Department for Institutional Advancement Starter Served Chancellor’s Address The Most Reverend Dr Thabo Makgoba +Archbishop of Cape Town

and Chancellor of the University of the Western Cape Keynote Address Louisa Mojela CEO Wiphold Musical Interlude

The protea has symbolic meaning for UWC, as

Dinner Served

it grows in the Western Cape and is also a national

Recognition of Prof Brian Figaji Honorary Awardees Prof Jonathan Jansen Prof Nicholas Morgan Prof Brian O’Connell Prof Franklin Sonn Prof Derrick Swartz Prof Russel Botman (In Memoriam) Award received by Mrs Beryl Botman Prof Jakes Gerwel (In Memoriam)

symbol. It was named after Proteus, the son of the Greek God, Poseidon, who had the power to know all things past, present and future, and could change his appearance to avoid trouble.

The protea thus symbolises wisdom, diversity, courage

Award received by Mrs Phoebe Gerwel

and transformation - the traits of an outstanding

In Special Recognition

student and alumnus.

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Prof Russel Botman (In Memoriam)

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Prof Jakes Gerwel (In Memoriam)

Programme Director

Concluding Remarks and Toast Fred Robertson Chairperson: UWC Board of Trustees Vote of Thanks Patricia Lawrence Pro Vice-Chancellor: Department for Institutional Advancement Dessert Served and Entertainment