KING - Key Persons
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- Controller
- Controller / Bursar
Aaron is a financial professional with 24 years of experience applying his skills in multiple different industries. Aaron holds a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from St. Francis Xavier University.
Aaron's professional career began working with Grant Thornton LLP in Sydney, Nova Scotia. He later relocated to his hometown of Truro, Nova Scotia to work with Crossley Carpet Mills where he pursued his CPA and MBA. After obtaining his degrees and looking for a new challenge, he relocated to Halifax, Nova Scotia to work with the publicly traded company, Homburg Invest Inc. Aaron then took on various leadership roles in finance including Finance Manager at EMC Emergency Medical Care Inc., Manager Operational Accounting with the NS Department of Internal Services, Coordinator of Financial Services with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education, and most recently, Controller with the University of King's College. In this role, he oversees the financial services functions of the Bursar's Office.
In his free time, Aaron can be found sitting around the fire at the campground with his wife, two daughters and dog.
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- Director of Advancement / Bursar
- Director of Advancement / Library
Adriane brings two decades of experience in university administration to her role as director of the Advancement Office. She is drawn to working in small, collegial environments such as King's and previously NSCAD University, her alma mater.
Adriane is continually impressed by King's students who discover life-long interests among the college's unique academic offerings. She is pleased to work with students, board, faculty and the college's active alumni association to ensure that King's continues to enhance its reputation for programming excellence and unparalleled student experience. She further delights in the team of staff she works with every day.
Adriane brings a strong affinity for the cultural sector to her work in Advancement, informed by her extensive background in the creative industries. This includes 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, both as a maker and promoter of fine art and craft in Nova Scotia.
Beyond King's, Adriane was principal and co-founder of Studio Rally, recognized by the province and by the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia for its marketing of the province's cultural entrepreneurs. She is known for the highly embellished, award-winning textile works she produces under the label Blanket Statements. She was vice-chair of the inaugural board of the Lunenburg School of the Arts, and is currently a trustee of The Craig Foundation.
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- Member at Large - Alumni Association Executive
Alexander (Alex) is a founding member and Chief Executive Officer of Cosmographic Software, working on the SpaceEngine Universe simulator, having previously acted as both the company's President and COO. He has worn many hats, including high school teacher, perfumer, blacksmith and game designer, as well as serving as a member of the Royal Canadian Engineers with 36 CER (having been present during the formation of 20 Engineer Squadron in 2010). Alex has also worked extensively as a professional writer, editor and producer for several educational YouTube channels, most notably Science and Futurism with Isaac Arthur. He worked on dozens of SFIA episodes, and continues to be active within the science education community. He is passionate about leadership and its development, and believes strongly in the importance of cultivating related qualities in students and professionals alike. As a result of this, Alex has been a guest lecturer at both Dalhousie University and the University of King's College and, in his spare time, assists with instruction at the local Kendo club. When he's not working or volunteering his time, Alex can be found spending time with his adorable mini pig, Snuggles.
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- Writing Coach & Instructor ( Part - Time )
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- Facilities Management Officer
- Facilities Management Officer / Facilities Management
Allison graduated from King's in 2013 with a double major in English and History. She has worked in a variety of roles in communications and human resources and is excited to return to King's as part of the Facilities Management team. Her hobbies include baking, trying new restaurants, and exploring different parts of Nova Scotia.
Alum Margaret Lynch, who wrote about her near-death bout with leukemia, donates $50,000 to support would-be writers With the deep belief that it is never too late to go back to school, Toronto writer Margaret Lynch, MFA'20, has become King's first MFA alum to create a named financial award for students in the MFA in…
Alyssa graduated from King's in 2009 with combined honours in Journalism and International Development Studies. During her time at King's, Alyssa played volleyball, rugby and wrote for the Watch. Shortly after graduation, she began working in the Advancement Office and quickly realized her passion for connecting with King's alumni and donors. She went on to complete the Master of Library and Information Studies program at the University of British Columbia, returning home to the Advancement Office in 2013 as Donor Relations Officer. Outside of her work at King's, Alyssa is the Communications Chair for the Nova Scotia Chapter of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners. Alyssa met her husband, Matthew, while playing rugby for King's. They are proud parents to three future Blue Devils.
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- IT & AV Officer / Facilities Management
Amir is the IT/AV Officer at the University of King's College. Prior to coming to the University of King's College, he worked as a Systems Administrator/IT Professional for several corporations for 10+ years in various sectors including healthcare, construction, and production industries. He received his M.Sc. in Information Technology with specialization in Computer Networks in 2020 where he did his thesis on Internet of Things, and received his MBA from the University of New Brunswick in 2022 where he received an MBA Entrance Award and worked as a Teaching Assistant. Amir strives to provide a cyber-safe environment at the University of King's College and raise cybersecurity awareness. His primary interests are Cybersecurity, Privacy, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, and Data Analytics. Amir is married to Mina Safari and in his leisure time, he enjoys hiking, camping, playing video games, and spending time with his wife in nature.
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- Building Systems Technician ( Carpentry )
- Building Systems Technician ( Carpentry ) Facilities Management
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- Alumni Association Representative
Andrew Soren, BA(Hons)'02, is the Founder and CEO of Eudaimonic by Design, a global network of facilitators, coaches and advisors who share a passion for well-being and believe organizations must be designed to enable it. Together they harness the best of scholarship and years of experience to advise organizations and design systems that unlock potential and bring out the best in people.
For the past 25 years, Andrew has worked with some of the most recognized brands, non-profits and public sector teams to co-create values-based cultures, develop positive leadership, and design systems that empower people to be their best.
He regularly writes and speaks about how to apply the science of wellbeing at work. His most recent article, Meaningful Work, Well-Being, and Health: Enacting a Eudaimonic Vision, was published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Since 2013, Andrew has been part of the instructional team at the University of Pennsylvania's internationally renowned Master of Applied Positive Psychology program. He is a member of the board for the International Positive Psychology Association and was Chair of its 8th World Congress on Positive Psychology in 2023.
He was a senior advisor in Governance, Culture, and Leadership at LRN and spent 13 years at BMO Financial Group, one of Canada's largest banks. There, he led strategy in marketing and human resources, focusing on brand revitalization, leadership development, and the co-creation of high-performance culture.
Andrew is an ICF-certified coach through the Co-Active Training Institute. He is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
My name is Andrew Samworth and I am the Junior Don for North Pole Bay!
Job Titles:
- Library Technician
- Library Technician / Library
Andy graduated from NSCC's Library and Information Technology Program in 2023 with the Highest Recognition Award for academic achievement and support for her peers. She has a passion for making library resources accessible to all, and believes that the only bad questions are the ones that aren't asked. Outside of her work at King's Library, Andy keeps busy with volunteer work, gardening and baking.
I'm Ash! I'll be the 4th floor Don this year! I graduated from Acadia with my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and I'm passionate about personality and how humans interact with each other given our unique as well as our similar qualities.
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- Assistant Dean of Residence Life
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- Coach, Women 's Volleyball
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- Recruitment and Admissions Officer
Beth Hawco (she/her) is a proud Haligonian and King's graduate. She holds a BA(Hons) in Early Modern Studies and History, with a Certificate in Art History and Visual Culture from the University of Kings College, and an MLitt in Museum and Gallery Studies from the University of St Andrews. There, she was selected to participate in an intensive placement course at L'École du Louvre where she was taught by leading Paris-based curators and researchers on French museology, the history of museums, and the history of Bourbon private collections.
Beth caught the travel bug while at King's, taking advantage of the College's study abroad opportunities and enjoying summer programs in Florence, Italy, and Český Krumlov, Czechia. Still, at heart, Beth is a true Maritimer, and delights in introducing newcomers to our beautiful city. When not at work, Beth can usually be found enjoying yoga and walks along the Halifax Boardwalk, or indulging in her two great passions, ballet and her adorable Labradoodle, Chandler Bing.
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- Facilities Manager
- Member of the Facilities Management Team
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Treasurer of the Executive Committee
- Treasurer of the Board of Governors
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- Member of the Facilities Management Team
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- Interim Alumni Relations Manager
- Interim Alumni Relations Manager, Advancement Office
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- Instructor ( Part - Time )
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- Assistant Registrar, Institutional Research, Analysis & Scholarships
- Assistant Registrar, Institutional Research, Analysis & Scholarships, Enrolment & Student Life Office, Registrar 's Office
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- Associate Fellow Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Dalhousie University
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- Head Coach, Women 's Basketball
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- Professor of Canadian Studies & French
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- Associate Fellow Associate Professor, Department of History, Dalhousie University
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- Adjunct and Instructor ( Part - Time )
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- Associate Fellow Associate Professor, Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University
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- Inglis Professor, Cohort Director, MFA in Creative Nonfiction
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- Chancellor
- President
- Vice - Chancellor
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- Assistant Coach, Women 's Soccer
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- Human Resources and Compensation Office
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- Director of Contemporary Studies Program Professor of Humanities
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- Assistant Professor in the Joint Faculty of the University of King 's College
- History
Serving as the Carnegie Professor in Humanities and Computing, Dr. Aaron Sidney Wright is Assistant Professor in the Joint Faculty of the University of King's College, where he teaches in the History of Science and Technology Program, and Dalhousie University, where he teaches in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and in the Faculty of Computer Science. Following the completion of his BA and BSc in Physics and History at McGill, Dr. Wright completed an MA and a PhD in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology at the University of Toronto. Postdoctoral appointments at Harvard and Stanford followed, after which Dr. Wright joined the Department of History at Dalhousie University as Assistant Professor in 2018.
Current Research Projects
Dr. Wright has two current research projects. In the history of theoretical physics, one research project examines the interaction between physicists' daily practices and their ontological commitments. For example, he asks how drawing diagrams of black holes shaped what physicists think black holes are. His second research project examines the history of nuclear science and technology in Canada, with a focus on uranium mining in Dene, Cree, and Métis territory in Northern Saskatchewan. This research joins histories of science, technology, and computing with histories of Canadian colonialism.
Teaching
Students in Dr. Wright's classes engage with one another to analyze and confront the past, in dialogue with the present. Faculty of Computer Science students study the roles of women, government, and the military in Computing and Society in History. They study the global history of algorithms-from Ancient China to Ancient India to Medieval Islam to today-in Case Studies in Computing and Society. In upper-year classes, students in Technology and History in North America dive into archival research in the Dalhousie Archives. At King's, Anti-colonial Science builds on Dr. Wright's research to explore how science has been used for and against colonialism, from the Early Modern era to the present.
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- Chief of Psychiatry at IWK Health
- Co - Opted Member
Dr. Alexa Bagnell is the Chief of Psychiatry at IWK Health and Professor & Head, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Dalhousie University. She completed medical training at Dalhousie University and post-graduate training at Harvard University, returning home to start her career at IWK in 2003. She is co-founder of the treatment of anxiety group (TAG) program at IWK Health in 2005, and in 2013, established the first obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) clinic in eastern Canada at the IWK to provide evidence-based treatment and consultation services for Halifax and Maritime youth with OCD.
Her leadership focus is on child and youth mental health system continuous improvement initiatives to improve access, inclusivity and quality of care for children and youth with mental health and addictions disorders in our region. Alexa is a strong advocate for mental health education and resources and frequently presents in schools, community and in the media to increase knowledge about mental health and to promote help-seeking in young people.
She is the mother of three boys (now young men) and a proud Nova Scotian.
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- Assistant Professor of Humanities
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- Associate Professor of Humanities
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- Director, History of Science and Technology Program Associate Professor of Humanities
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- Associate Fellow Associate Professor, Department of Classics, Dalhousie University
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- Administrative Assistant
- Receptionist
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- KSU President
- President of the King 's Students' Union
- Student Representative )
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- Indigenous Support and Outreach Coordinator
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- Digital Content Coordinator
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- Inglis Professor Professor Emeritus and Co - Founding Director, HOST
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- Associate Fellow Professor Emerita, University of Toronto
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- Director of Journalism Associate Professor
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- Coach, Women 's Soccer
- Keeper Coach, Women 's Soccer
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- Member at Large - Alumni Association Executive
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- Associate Fellow Part - Time Instructor
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- Director of Writing & Publishing
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- Professor Centennial Carnegie Chair in the History of Slavery in Canada ( on Leave )
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- Associate Fellow Assistant Professor, Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Diocesan Representative
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- Member of the Facilities Management Team
- Director of Facilities Management
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- Residence and Conference Services Coordinator
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- Head Coach, Men 's Soccer
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- Instructor ( Part - Time )
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- Instructor ( Part - Time ), Photo Journalism Multimedia Assistant
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- PRESIDENT, Alumni Association
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- Assistant Registrar, Academic and Enrolment Services
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- President of the Alumni Association )
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- Manager of Experiential Learning and Public Humanities Assistant to the Vice - President ( on Parental Leave )
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- Associate Fellow Professor Emeritus, Department of History, Dalhousie University
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- Admissions and Recruitment Officer
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- Associate Director, Communications
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- Director of Equity and Community Supports
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- Faculty Fellow in the Humanities
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- Assistant Professor of Humanities
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Diocesan Representative
- Representative from the Board of Governors )
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- Instructor ( Part - Time ) Tutorial Coordinator Tutor
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- Dean of Students ( on Parental Leave )
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- Admissions and Recruitment Officer
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- Academic Services & Events Officer
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- Engagement and Retention Coordinator
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- Enrolment & Student Life Office
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- Assistant Professor of Humanities
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- President
- Dalhousie President
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- Cohort Director, MFA in Creative Nonfiction
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- Alumni Relations Manager ( on Parental Leave )
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- Associate Fellow Professor, Department of History, Dalhousie University
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- Chief Enrolment and Student Life Officer
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- Associate Professor of Humanities
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- Marketing and Communications Coordinator
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- Admissions and Recruitment Officer
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- Vice - President 's Office
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- Member at Large - Alumni Association Executive
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- Creative Nonfiction & Instructor ( Part - Time )
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- Assistant Coach, Women 's Soccer
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- Enrolment & Student Life Office, Residence
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- Head Coach, Men 's Basketball
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- Associate Fellow Professor, Department of English, Dalhousie University
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- Administrative Coordinator - Journalism Programs
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- Associate Fellow Associate Professor of Political Theory, Department of Political Science, Dalhousie University
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- Assistant Coach, Men 's Soccer
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- Assistant Coach, Women 's Soccer
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- Instructor ( Part - Time ), Photo Journalism
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- Goal Keeper Coach, Men 's Soccer
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- Instructor ( Part - Time )
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- Recruitment and Admissions Officer
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- Interim Sexual Health and Safety Officer
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- Foundation Year Program Writing Coach
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- Director, Foundation Year Program Professor of Humanities
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- Member at Large - Alumni Association Executive
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- Treasurer, Alumni Association Executive
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- Vice President, Alumni Association Alumni Association Representative
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- Member of the Contact the Board
- Manager of Governance and University Ceremonies, President 's Office
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- Instructor ( Part - Time )
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Secretary of the Executive Committee
- Secretary of the Board of Governors
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- Graduate Coordinator and Assistant Professor, Latin Literature
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- Enrolment & Student Life Office, Recruitment & Admissions
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Associate Professor of Journalism
- Faculty Representative
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Vice - President of the Executive Committee
- Vice - President & Assistant Professor of Journalism
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- Chairman
- Member of the Executive Committee
- President
- Vice - Chancellor
- President and Vice - Chancellor and Professor of Law
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- Associate Professor of English
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- Inglis Professor Associate Fellow
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- Building Systems Technician, Lead Hand
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- Associate Fellow Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Mount Allison University
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- Instructor ( Part - Time )
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- Faculty Fellow in the Humanities Lecturer
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- Bishop of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
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- Associate Professor of Humanities, Adjunct Professor of European Studies ( Dalhousie University ) Adjunct Professor of German ( Dalhousie University )
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- Student Accounts Officer
- Student Accounts Officer, Student Accounts Offic
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- Instructor ( Part - Time )
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- Director, Early Modern Studies Professor of Humanities
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- Chairman of the Executive Committee
- Vice - Chair
- Chairman of the Board of Governors for the University of King 's College on July 1, 2025
Stephanie McGrath became Chair of the Board of Governors for the University of King's College on July 1, 2025.
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- Associate Professor of Humanities
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- Instructor ( Part - Time )
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- Associate Professor of Humanities
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- Assistant to the President
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- Instructor ( Part - Time )
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- Senior Accounting Officer
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- Enrolment & Student Life Office, Recruitment & Admissions
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- Assistant Professor, Journalism Internship Supervisor
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- Associate Director of Student Support ( FYP )
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- Assistant Dean of Housing and Ancillary Services
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- Faculty Fellow in the Humanities
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- Campus Security and Maintenance Officer
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- Associate Fellow Associate Professor, Department of French, Dalhousie University
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- Chapel Music Administrator
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- Recruitment and Admissions Manager