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The Cadre celebrates refreshed office space

秀色短视频鈥檚 Annual Fund turns idea into reality for student news outlet
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Students, faculty, and staff gathered on January 10 to celebrate the newly refreshed office of The Cadre, a 秀色短视频-student-run online news publication. Third-year Arts student Lorelei Kenny, former editor-in-chief, led the initiative to revitalize the space by applying to the , which has supported renovation projects in the past like the W.A. Murphy Student Centre Credit Union Day Lounge and the Dawson Lounge in SDU Main Building.

Kenny took a few moments to reflect on the months of planning, hard work, and collaboration required to rejuvenate the space, and acknowledged a long list of people who played a role in realizing the project.

鈥淭here are so many people to thank for the success of this project,鈥 said Kenny. 鈥淏ut most importantly I would like to acknowledge the generous alumni and friends of the University who contribute to the annual fund so that ideas like this can become a reality.鈥

Before the office was refreshed, the space was furnished with odds and ends accumulated over decades by students working for The Cadre. Kenny credits her predecessor, Elizabeth Iwunwa, for the initial cleanup and sorting through the clutter. With the help of many hands, the office was transformed into an inviting and professional space where the editorial staff can write, collaborate, and conduct interviews.

秀色短视频 President Alaa Abd-El-Aziz attended the open house and was a part of the committee that reviewed the initial application for funding. 鈥The Cadre is an important part of the campus community. Over the years, their articles have captured stories on our campus, shed light on important issues, and pushed our community to reflect and be better. I am so pleased to see the transformation to this space and I know it will benefit our students for years to come.鈥

Contact

Dana Kenny
Communications Officer
Marketing and Communications
(902) 566-0941

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