(Left to right) Dr. Anthony Cicerone, director of BSC's Canadian Studies Program; Sen. Oliver; and Edward Minnock, vice president of external affairs

Distinguished Canadian Address Held (Multimedia)

Posted on October 31, 2009 - Permalink
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Nova Scotia Sen. Donald H. Oliver delivered the 11th Distinguished Canadian Annual Address on Thursday in the Moakley Center Auditorium. His talk was titled, "Diversity and the Digital Divide: The Challenge for Universities."

"I want to challenge you," he said in his opening remarks. "I want you to consider how the world and its peoples are changing with technological innovation and emerging democratic trends. I hope to give you a fresh perspective on the dynamic interplay between these two forces, and I want you to come way with a fuller appreciation of the role you must play in shaping our world and influencing the people who live on it."

Throughout his address, Sen. Oliver talked about diversity and technology's impact on society, saying it is "more profound than we can imagine."

The address was presented by the Canadian Studies Program with support from the Government of Canada, with additional sponsorship by Good Leads®. (Story by John Winters, Office of Institutional Communications)

The senator's full address (video by the Moakley TV Studio)