Class of 2009: Dalnews profiles some of the 2,700 graduates who'll walk across the stage of the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium during Spring Convocation, May 19 to 27.
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| Edward Wang |
Good time management has been key to allowing Edward Wang to seemingly fill every moment of his time at Dalhousie.
The law graduate bolsters the demanding schedule of studying law with a range of on-campus activities including serving as chair of the Law Students’ Society, acting as treasurer and director of operations of the weekly Law Hour Speakers’ Series, serving as co-president of the Asian Law Students Society, and representing students in the Career Development Office and on the Summer Research Funding Committee.
“He has made an extraordinary contribution to the law school and to school spirit during his time here,” says Elizabeth Hughes, assistant dean (academic) at the law school. “He is the first person to volunteer for anything that needs doing in the school and has shown an abundance of generous spirit towards the school, the faculty, administration and his fellow students.”
Mr. Wang revels in keeping busy. He notes, “A typical week at law school includes lots of reading, classes, maybe a career fair, a special lecture, weekly Thursday Domus Legis nights, a wine and cheese reception, and maybe Law Ball. It’s been an enjoyable whirlwind of school and fun. I believe that being involved with one’s school goes beyond just academic studies.”
Mr. Wang now plans to return to his home in Vancouver, and will be articling with the law firm of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. After that, he plans to practise in Vancouver.
He sums up his time at Dal as the perfect combination of academics, social life, career and professional development and community involvement. He adds with characteristic understatement, “there has never been a dull moment.”