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New Dean of Education a Man of Many Talents
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As Dean Vivek Venkatesh settles into his role, the Faculty is exploring different outreach initiatives for the Education Community to get to know our new Dean. This August article in the McGill News alumni magazine serves as a great introduction:
"In his academic pursuits, Vivek Venkatesh is just as comfortable on stage with a guitar as he is at the head of a classroom. He uses many methods – some of them unconventional – to explore the roots of violent extremism while promoting pluralism." In this article by Maeve Haldane, readers get a comprehensive overview of Dean Venkatesh's pursuits and passions as well as his credentials and personal philosophies.