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Campus flags have been lowered in memory of Dalhousie past president Dr. Howard C. Clark who passed away on August 14, 2024. 

Dr. Clark was the ninth president of Dalhousie University, serving from 1986-1995. Clark was a strong advocate for affirmative action and led the university in establishing the James Robinson Johnson Chair in Black Canadian Studies. Born in New Zealand in 1929, he taught chemistry and held administrative posts at the universities of Western Ontario, British Columbia, Auckland and Guelph, where he held also served as vice-president.

A tribute to Dr. Clark and his impact on the Dal community will be shared later this week. 

Visit dal.ca/flags to learn more about flag protocol.