16th Annual Western Rowing Gala Dinner
Saturday, March 7, 2020
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Great Hall, Somerville House, Western University

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Please join fellow alumni, current team members, friends and family of the Western Rowing program at the 17th Annual Rowing Gala Dinner for an evening of fun and camaraderie.

Angela Schneider HeadshotThis year we are excited to announce that Angela Schneider BA'78 MA'82 MA'85 PhD'93 will be inducted into our Wall of Excellence. There is no question that Angela’s time at western was one of a legend. She was a varsity Rower, Track & Field athlete and member of the Cross-Country Ski Team between 1978-86 winning two OWIAA Rowing Gold and Silver medals. She was a member of the 1986 Commonwealth Games team winning a bronze medal and raced to a silver medal in the women’s coxed four in the 1984 Olympic Games. Angela has been recognized many times including a recipient of the Carol Anne Letheren Award for International Leadership on Women and Sport and is currently a professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western where she focuses on philosophy and ethics in sport, Olympic Studies, and women and sport. Angie was the first director for the World Anti-Doping Agency for Ethics and Education and is a former Assistant Dean for Ethics and Equity in her faculty and recently stepped into the role of Director of the Centre for Olympic Studies.

Dan Edwards HeadshotWe are excited to also present Dan Edwards, as our keynote speaker. Dan Edwards is a motivational speaker, writer, and mental health advocate. In 2006, Dan was a star athlete, approaching his senior year in high school. Everything was working in his favour, until one night he sustained a severe injury resulting in a loss of feeling from his neck down. This event would significantly impact Dan’s purpose in life going forward. Shortly after his accident, he became inspired to tell his story. Dan developed an understanding of the true value of his life. He focuses his speaking opportunities on how his life was impacted in 2006 and to what degree his life changed after the accident. He fills his message with inspiration, hope, and happiness. He also focuses on the foundations that were laid in his life prior to his accident that would ultimately help him battle through some of the toughest times of his life. He truly shows his audience what it’s like to overcome something life changing with a positivity. 
Get ready for an evening filled with fun games, an auction, an exciting keynote speaker and the opportunity to unite with the individuals who inspired the great memories associated with Western Rowing.

For family and friends of Western rowers and alumni, join us for an opportunity to get insight of what Western rowing is all about.

Please join us for some drinks and appetizers to start off the evening right at the Great Hall at 5:00 p.m.!

Register online by Monday, March 2, 2020. Gala tickets are $110 for alumni, parents and friends. You can also donate a ticket for a current student-athlete for $75. A table of 10 can be purchased for $1000.   

All donations for the live and silent auction are appreciated. Email Kyleigh Arthur at karthu2@uwo.ca for more information on how to get involved.

A block of rooms are on hold at The Park Hotel. Please indicate you are attending the Rowing Gala. Here is the link

Western Alumni is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Please contact us if you have any particular accommodation requirements or require information in an alternate format. 

We are sorry, the deadline for registering for this event online has passed. Please email alumnirsvp@uwo.ca or call 1-800-258-6896 and press 2 if you are still interested in attending. Please leave your name, email, phone number, the name of your guest and specify which event you will be attending.


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