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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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By Jennie Sasman
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Green Week, running March 8 to 12, is a student initiative organized through the DSU's Sustainability Office.
By Salma Husain
Monday, March 1, 2010
Dalhousie Muslim Student Association holds its annual Islamic Awareness Month throughout the month of March. This is a chance for anyone, be they Muslim or non-Muslim, to get answers to any questions they may have regarding this religion.
By Julie Sobowale
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Story by Marilyn Smulders; Photography by Bruce Bottomley
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
The treasures of the Thomas McCulloch Museum go under our photographer's lens.
By Katelynn Northam
Friday, February 19, 2010
Dal students conquer their jitters and gather their confidence to perform Eve Ensler's Vagina Monologues.