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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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Ryan McNutt
Friday, April 26, 2013
Friends, family and community members gathered at the Cunard Centre last week for a dinner celebrating President Traves's career and accomplishments.
Jessica Chisholm
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
In honour of National Poetry Month, Jessica Chisholm (editor, Fathom - Dal's undergrad creative writing journal) and Sue Goyette (author and Creative Writing instructor) sit down to discuss the power of creative writing.
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Julia Manoukian
Friday, April 19, 2013
Attendees at the first LINK event discussed communication, collaboration and community between student leaders for the upcoming school year.
Julia Manoukian
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Students Offering Support is this year's winner of the Best Student Society Award.