Media Release

For Immediate Release

Sept. 18, 2009

Social architect Bill Strickland speaks at Saint Mary’s

Social architect Bill Strickland was at Saint Mary’s today to help make the impossible possible.

Hosted by the Sobey School of Business, Mr. Strickland’s presentation was called The Art of Leadership and the Business of Social Change.

For more than 40 years, Strickland has transformed thousands of lives, restored faith in ethical leadership, and reshaped the business of social change. As president and CEO of the Manchester Bidwell Corporation—an extraordinary jobs training center and community arts program—Strickland has given disadvantaged kids and adults the opportunities they need to build a better future. More information.

Global Television was on hand to cover the event. Click here to view the news clip about the presentation.

The presentation took place from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. in the Scotiabank Conference Theatre of the Sobey Building (903 Robie St.) at Saint Mary's University.

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For More Information:

Blake Patterson
Public Affairs Officer
Saint Mary's University, Public Affairs
(902) 420.5514
E-mail: blake.patterson@smu.ca
www.smu.ca