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1838 Member Stories

David Hovell (’91): Creating a legacy

Jack MacDonald ('69): A Deal Struck in the Dining Hall

Michelle Roberge (’77): helping young women in science

Donors lauded at 1838 Society social

Dino Ng: The ultimate gift

Mabel Young: a generous life steeped in education

Kim Meechan: Paying it forward

Ruth Hennigar: Building on an inspiring personal legacy

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