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Vice calibre press3/9/2023 ![]() ![]() Since leaving the University of Saskatchewan, MacKinnon became the inaugural Prime Ministers of Canada Fellow at the Public Policy Forum in Ottawa and served for two years as interim president of Athabasca University. I’m looking forward to joining an excellent team in advancing Dal’s strategic plan and continuing that success through to the appointment of a new president.” “It’s an exciting time for the university, as it celebrates 200 years of achievement and so many successes in recent years. “I am thrilled to return to Dalhousie and Halifax,” says MacKinnon. There, he also worked closely with current Dal President Richard Florizone, who was his vice-president finance and administration for much of that time - adding “a welcome layer of continuity to this transition,” according to Stordy. Under his leadership, the university rose to new heights in research and innovation, and underwent a significant restoration of campus and its facilities to better meet the needs of its students and researchers. ![]() He served as a faculty member, dean of the College of Law and acting vice-president academic at the University of Saskatchewan before serving as president from 1999 until 2012. ![]() MacKinnon, past president and vice-chancellor of the University of Saskatchewan, is a Dalhousie alumnus (BA’69, History and Political Science) with Maritime roots, having grown up in Prince Edward Island. “Having someone of his calibre, experience and reputation in the role will help ensure continued momentum as we begin the dawn of our third century of academic excellence.” “We are grateful Peter has agreed to leave his home in Alberta to return to his alma mater as Interim President,” says Dal Board Chair Larry Stordy. MacKinnon and his deep experience in university leadership to Dalhousie as the university continues the search for Richard Florizone’s successor as President and Vice-Chancellor. ![]() Peter MacKinnon, OC, QC, as interim president and vice-chancellor, effective Januand continuing through June 30, 2019.Īpproved by Dalhousie’s Board of Governors at its meeting Tuesday afternoon (Oct. Dalhousie has announced the appointment of R. ![]()
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