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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 Mary Somers
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
The student-run Dalhousie 'Dump and Run' Community Garage Sale and Environmental Fair is coming up on Saturday, April 30.
by Catherine Young
Monday, April 18, 2005
Dentistry student Corey Felix, of West Arichat, has won an Aboriginal Health Research Award.
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Monday, April 18, 2005
Congratulations to Adrienne Power for being selected as the Atlantic University Sport nominee for the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) 2005 female Athlete of the Year.
by Evan Radisic
Friday, April 15, 2005
More than $80,000 has been raised at the 'Rich Man, Poor Man' fund-raising dinner in support of international health education for medical students.
Dal News Staff
Wednesday, April 6, 2005
Evan Radisic, a student intern in the Communications and Marketing Office, recently caught up with the President of the Ultimate Frisbee Club, Robert McLeod, to find out about this intramural society.