Laura is former Director, Career Services Centre, Dalhousie University, where she oversaw the growth of a student service operation providing comprehensive employment and career services. During her 12 years in the role, Laura formed partnerships with internal and external groups to deliver first-class programs and to provide access to information and learning opportunities through use of leading edge-technology. In June 2011, Laura was presented with the inaugural Outstanding Achievement Award by Dalhousie’s Professional and Managerial Group. Laura studied business at Mount Saint Vincent University and has pursued continuing education in the areas of employment, career services and management. Laura looks forward to maintaining her fitness regime, fostered by easy access to programs and facilities on campus, by trying new programs and meeting new fitness enthusiasts.
Complete this sentence.
"If only I could ... I'd be the happiest person alive" Dance
Top 5 favorite movies?
Love Actually; Shawshank Redemption; Only You; Forrest Gump; It’s Complicated
If you could be a character from Star Wars, who would you be and why?
CP30 – he’s funny and caring
What's your favorite thing to do on a hot summer day?
Go to the beach
What's your most endearing quality?
Patience
What's one of the most daring things you've done?
Backpacked across Europe
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Don’t remember really thinking about it; hence, the crisis when graduating highschool!
What's your biggest pet peeve?
Rudeness
Under what conditions would you shave your head bald?"
To support someone else
What's your idea of a great vacation?
Sun, sand, surf
What's the strangest thing you've ever had for breakfast?
Lunch
What's your favorite unhealthy snack?
Chocolate
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