October 14, 2005 Source: St. Mary's University: http://www.smu.ca/newsreleases/2005/14-14-10-2005.html I am Canadian Saint Mary’s is the venue for the first citizenship ceremony held on a university campus in Atlantic Canada. The event will be held at 10:00 AM on October 21 in the McNally Theatre Auditorium. Dr. J. Colin Dodds, President of Saint Mary’s will be attending this unique and special event. There will be 45 new citizens from 20 different countries at this ceremony, which is open to the public, as well as faculty, staff and students at the University. Tom Forrestall, OC and an alumnus of Saint Mary's, will preside over the ceremony. Saint Mary's University is known for its community outreach projects, both in Canada and around the world. Saint Mary's, founded in 1802, is home to one of Canada's leading business schools, a Science Faculty widely known for its cutting-edge research, a comprehensive and innovative Arts Faculty and a vibrant Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. -30- For More Information: Paul Fitzgerald Public Affairs Officer Saint Mary's University, Public Affairs (902) 420.5514 E-mail: paul.fitzgerald@smu.ca www.smu.ca
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