Can he save the Tigers?
Joel Tichinoff Sports Editor After a long period of not having an Athletics Director at all, Dalhousie University has awarded the Athletics portfolio to John J. MacDonald, former director of external relations for the Faculty of Management, where he spearheaded the development of the Ken Rowe Building. MacDonald joined the Faculty from the financial sector in 1996. He is a fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers, a Minor Hockey coach, a member of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, former Treasurer of the Dalhousie Alumni Association and president of the Society for American Wines — the Halifax chapter. On his fourth day on the job, John sat down with The Gazette. Joel Tichinoff: What was the last Dal Tigers game you attended? John MacDonald: I was at the at the Dal Basketball game on Sunday against St. Francis Xavier. JT: Great game. JM: I also went on Friday to Volleyball and Women’s hockey. Both teams are looking good. JT: Both teams are looking forward to playoffs. Before being na