CHANCELLOR’SDINNER AND OUTSTANDING ALUMNIAWARDS2014

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Prof Brian Figaji

Prof Nicholas Morgan

Prof Franklin Sonn

Prof Russel Botman (In Memoriam)

Prof Jakes Gerwel (In Memoriam)

Prof Derrick Swartz

Prof Brian O’Connell

Prof Jonathan Jansen

About the Award

The Outstanding Alumnus Award is presented to

those alumni who have made outstanding contributions

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

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.

The protea has symbolic meaning for UWC, as

it grows in the Western Cape and is also a national

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

and transformation - the traits of an outstanding

student and alumnus.

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Chancellor’s Dinner andOutstanding Alumni Awards

Programme

Programme Director 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

Dinner Served

Recognition of Prof Brian FigajiHonorary 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) Award received by Mrs Phoebe Gerwel

In Special Recognition

Musical Interlude

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