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Alumni Spotlight
Family values: Patrick & Lisa Murray
Family farmers Patrick and Lisa Murray (BSc (Agriculture)’09) discuss their work at D & E Pork Inc. in Albany, P.E.I.
Embracing tradition: Chris Oram
Once reluctant to inherit the family farm, Chris Oram (BSc (Agriculture)’11) now calls taking over his “proudest moment.”
Keeping farming in the family: Charles Purdy
Bay Enterprises, owned and operated by Charles Purdy (DTech (Agriculture)‘71) and family, embodies the spirit of the 2014 International Year of Family Farming.
A family affair: A & J Bent Farms Ltd
The Faculty of Agriculture highlights A & J Bent Farms Ltd, including Allen Bent (Animal Science (Diploma)’81), as part of a series marking the United Nations International Year of Family Farming.
Inspiring involvement: Audrie-Jo McConkey
Agriculture grad Audrie-Jo McConkey (BSc (Agriculture)’03) is inspiring the next generation of leaders in science.
In the middle of nowhere: Sarah Harding
Sarah Harding (BSc (Agriculture)’13) works in the middle of nowhere – and she wouldn’t have it any other way.
Calgary Herald interviews lawyer, Gregory Stirling (LLB’84)
Dal alumnus, Gregory Stirling, Q.C. (LLB’84) is a partner at Parlee McLaws’ Calgary office where he has practiced civil litigation for nearly 30 years. He talked to the Calgary Herald about his work, his influences and his passions.
Olympian, Julia Rivard (BRec’99) helps Dal Ringette
Canadian Olympic canoeist, Julia Rivard (BRec’99) competed at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, finishing in ninth place in the women’s 500-metre four-person kayak event. Now she’s found a way to combine her passion for the Olympics with her entrepreneurial skills in support of Canada’s up-and-coming athletes with website, Pursu.it.