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Former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. urges students to engage across differences

Former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. urges students to engage across differences

Drawing on years navigating Canada-U.S. relations, Kirsten Hillman encouraged Dal students to seek diverse perspectives, strengthen civic discourse and help shape the country’s future during a symposium hosted by the MacEachen Institute.  Read more.

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Staff
Friday, June 13, 2014
Doors Open Halifax visitors shared their favourite sights while checking out the Life Sciences Research Institute and the Steele Ocean Sciences Building.
Kevin Bradley
Friday, June 13, 2014
From brains to starfish, there were plenty of opportunities to get a closer look at Dal research for the nearly 2,000 visitors who came to campus during Doors Open Halifax.
Sara Daniels
Friday, June 6, 2014
Dal's Ocean Sciences Building and Life Sciences Research Institute are taking part in Doors Open Halifax this weekend, offering community members an up-close look at what goes on inside two of Dal's newest research facilities.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, June 6, 2014
An Ag Campus tradition made its way to Studley Campus this week, with staff and faculty getting their hands dirty to help get Dal’s gardens ready for summer.
Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Dalhousie Alumni Association volunteers made sure runners had all the water and Gatorade they needed at the 11th annual Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon on Sunday.