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Cultivating Community

This page celebrates colleagues who volunteer their time, sharing their expertise, and contributing to causes that strengthen and enrich our communities.

Our people make a difference every day—not only through their work at the university, but also through their commitment to the communities they call home.  We are proud to recognize their dedication, leadership, and impact.

Paul MacIsaac Jeff Morton
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Paul MacIsaac

Each year Sport Nova Scotia presents the Chair Award to an individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to sport in Nova Scotia. The presentation is made during the annual Support4Sport Awards

For nearly two decades, Paul MacIsaac has shown unwavering dedication to the development and growth of basketball through his leadership, mentorship and advocacy. Through his work with the Colchester Basketball Association and Nova Scotia Basketball Officials, his impact has reached players, coaches, officials and the wider community.

Paul is one of the founding members of the Colchester Basketball Association (CBA) and served as its first president from 2013 to 2024. With his leadership, CBA has grown into a thriving organization, providing athletes of all ages and skill levels with opportunities to develop their talents and foster a love for the game. Since 2020, Paul has also served as a director on Basketball Nova Scotia’s Board of Directors, further advocating for the sport’s growth and accessibility in the region.

Beyond his work with the CBA, Paul has played a critical role in officiating, currently serving as the Colchester area supervisor and area assignor with Nova Scotia Basketball Officials. He actively supports and mentors officials, encouraging their development within the sport, and his leadership in officiating has strengthened the basketball community by fostering a culture of respect and professionalism.

Paul’s passion for inclusion in sport is evident through his initiative to introduce wheelchair basketball in Colchester ten years ago, expanding access to the game for athletes with disabilities.

Additionally, he was instrumental in the development and execution of the Hoop Strong program which was run in 2021 for young girls who otherwise would not have had access to the sport. He also supported the presence of CBA in the Colchester Multi-Sport program by delivering basketball sessions from 2018 to 2023.

His efforts have left a lasting imprint on basketball in Colchester and Nova Scotia, and he continues to be a driving force behind the sport’s growth.

Congratulations Paul!

Paul MacIsaac receiving an award

Jeff Morton

Jeff Morton recently presented a picnic table for the new educational area at Veterans Memorial Park to members of the park’s board. The table was designed and constructed by students in Dalhousie University's Landscape Architecture program.

The donation was made by the Student Landscape Architecture and Nature Design Society as part of the development of a new social gathering space at the Bass River Park. The presentation took place during International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers awareness ceremonies.

The event also featured presentations, including Strength Behind the Uniform, which highlighted the vital role of families and support networks at home in sustaining international peacekeeping efforts. Their support is an essential part of the strength and resilience of those serving abroad.

Jeff Morton headshot

Do you know someone making a difference in your community? Please nominate them or yourself to be featured here. Email agnews@dal.ca with subject line: Cultivating Community