The Alex Fountain Memorial Lecture is one of the only annual lectures in Canada with speakers nominated and selected directly by students.
Who is invited is up to you and your imagination!
We’ve heard from you! The second round of student voting is now closed. Students, thank you for making your voice heart! Stay tuned for the results.
About the Alex Fountain Memorial Lecture
Fred and Elizabeth Fountain and their daughter Katharine established the Alex Fountain Memorial Lecture in 2011 to honour Alex, who died in August 2009. This exceptional gift to the college enables the King’s student body to invite a speaker of their choosing to the university each year. Previous lecturers include author Michael Ondaatje, Governor General Michaëlle Jean, experimental vocalist and artist Tanya Tagaq, and most recently Cree artist Kent Monkman.
