An interactive sculpture designed and built by U of T Engineering students now stands on the front steps of the Galbraith building.
It features 14 candles surrounding a central flame, with each candle representing the life of a woman who was murdered during the École Polytechnique massacre, which took place on December 6, 1989.
“Each candle has a button; when you press the button, it makes the central flame brighter,” says Rebecca Ing (Year 4 MSE), one of the members of the team.
“This represents our individual role in taking action against gender-based violence”
In addition to the build, the students have organized a memorial ceremony, set to take place on the front steps of the Galbraith building at 5 p.m. on December 6, 2024.