Class notes

Dal alumni stay connected with their alma mater and one another by sharing their personal milestones and professional updates through class notes. Here is a smattering, and you can browse all class notes plus submit your own.

Roger Thompson remembers famous K-pop star he taught in Korea

Roger Thompson (BA’89/’91, MA’94) recounts teaching Korean pop star Park Ye Eun and how those ties continue in his current tutoring work.

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IDS alum Adriana Leigh writes book on trauma sensitivity in the workplace

Human rights lawyer Adriana Leigh (BA’01) releases book examining trauma sensitivity, leadership, and psychological safety in modern workplaces.

Finn Magee named CEO of Insurtech Canada

Finn Magee (BComm’22) returns to Canada’s insurance industry as CEO of Insurtech Canada, driving innovation and collaboration among insurers, startups, and investors.

Liz Crocker receives Governor General's Meritorious Service Medal

From Woozles to the Discovery Centre, Liz Crocker (BA’67) receives national recognition for advancing children’s learning and discovery.

Dal alumni making news

Here you’ll find summaries of stories about Dal alumni featured on external-to-Dal media platforms in the past few months. Link from any headline to read the full article. If you are an alum making headlines, please let us know by submitting a class note!

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Lynn Leitch releases new children's books

Lynn Leitch (MBA’98) shares two upcoming children’s titles, spanning middle-grade fiction and a whimsical illustrated picture book.

Inspired by her daughter, Hayley Martin reimagines kids’ eyewear

Hayley Martin (MA’98, MBA’00) launched Once Upon a Charm, a children’s eyewear brand combining storytelling, design, and vision health awareness.

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Bob Robertson named to City and Guilds of London Institute Fellowship

Dr. Robert W. Robertson (MPA’84) was named a Fellow of the City and Guilds London Institute for his innovative leadership in higher education and commitment to advancing work-based learning.

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Dena King pens first novel

Dena King (BA’98) recently published her debut novel, Open Till Midnight, the first installment in her new Vampire Chronicles series.

Ben Osemeke’s new book reflects on father’s teachings

In his poignant new biographical-fiction novel about a son’s journey from Africa to Canada, Ben Osemeke (MDE'87) honours his father’s influence on identity, family and hope.

Anthems For A Father, by Ben Osemeke book cover.

Martha Paynter publishes sweeping book on abortion in Canada

In Fall 2025, Dr. Martha Paynter (MDE'04, BScN'17, PhD'22) released Lawless, a vital, clear, and scholarly guide to abortion access under full decriminalization in Canada.

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Mark Gilbert authors memoir-plus on Canada–Indonesia governance

Mark Gilbert (MBA’79) chronicles Canada’s two-decade partnership supporting governance reform and public service improvement in Indonesia.

Donald Murray releases hockey legend's bio

Donald Murray’s (LLB’84) new book, Howie Morenz: The Greatest Season, explores hockey’s first legend, shaped by his decades of legal experience.

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