Letters
President's Dialogue Outstanding
I wish to applaud the President's Dialogue held June 13. It was an outstanding event, and I agree wholeheartedly that it was a huge success.
I attended mainly to hear Craig Kielburger because I was already quite impressed with him and had read the first edition of his book Me to We: Finding Meaning in a Material World. But all the participants were fascinating and could have held the forum on their own.
The dialogue format kept me engaged — I felt more a participant than just a listener. I definitely came away energized and motivated, with some important questions to think about.
I wish to thank president Alastair Summerlee for providing such an opportunity for our community and for ensuring that staff were aware of it. I am greatly looking forward to the next dialogue on volunteerism, a subject close to my heart.
Heather Leong, Computing and Communications Services
WUSC Student Pays Tribute to Alfred
I arrived in Canada in September 2005 from Malawi in Southern Africa because I had received a scholarship from Campus d'Alfred. I had completed my secondary school studies with no hope of continuing, but through the World University Service of Canada program in Malawi, I obtained this bursary that enabled me to be who I am today.
I wish to thank all of the people who selected me for this program and all those who helped find financial resources. I would also like to thank my professors, who worked tirelessly to provide me with a solid foundation for my future, and everyone who helped me morally and physically when I lost courage. You have all been of prime importance during my studies and for my stability, especially when the workload seemed overwhelming and difficult.
Finally, at the end of my studies here, I extend my sincere thanks to all of my colleagues and all the staff of Campus d'Alfred.
Frida Nkezabahizia
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