https://www.dal.ca/news.html Dal News - Student Life Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:03:03 GMT 2026-06-04T00:03:03Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/3/health-convocation-dalhousie-emilia-fitzgerald.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews After shifting from science to health promotion, Dalhousie graduate Emilia Fitzgerald found her passion in prevention and community work, now continuing her impact through graduate studies at Dal this fall. Student Life Convocation Health Professions Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/3/health-convocation-dalhousie-emilia-fitzgerald.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dawn Morrison 2026-06-03T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/2/engineering-convocation-dalhousie-rowan-pratt.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Rowan Pratt transformed early struggles with identity, ADHD, and belonging into leadership, helping rebuild EngiQueers and create a more supportive culture within Dalhousie’s engineering community. Student Life Convocation Engineering Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/2/engineering-convocation-dalhousie-rowan-pratt.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Theresa Anne Salah 2026-06-02T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/1/architecture-convocation-dalhousie-vanessa-croft.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Vanessa Croft’s architectural journey highlights how experience beyond the studio shaped her perspective, revealing design as a practice rooted in relationships, context, and the lived realities of everyday environments. Student Life Architecture and Planning Convocation Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/1/architecture-convocation-dalhousie-vanessa-croft.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Solange Richer de Lafleche 2026-06-01T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/1/arts-social-science-convocation-kaitlin-mcneil.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Graduating with a double major in Law, Justice & Society and Spanish, Kaitlin McNeil channels her passion for languages and advocacy into a promising future in law. Student Life Convocation Arts and Social Sciences Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/1/arts-social-science-convocation-kaitlin-mcneil.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2026-06-01T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/1/arts-social-science-convocation-dalhousie-eve-dewing.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Eve Dewing, a Social Anthropology graduate, combines a love of exploration with campus leadership, advancing food security initiatives while building community through student groups and hands-on involvement. Student Life Convocation Arts and Social Sciences Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/1/arts-social-science-convocation-dalhousie-eve-dewing.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2026-06-01T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/1/planning-convocation-dalhousie-jamal-raaki.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews With a passion for equitable planning and climate resilience, Jamal Raaki graduates from Dalhousie’s Community Design program with research experience, international study ahead, and a goal of strengthening communities facing environmental change. Student Life Architecture and Planning Convocation Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/1/planning-convocation-dalhousie-jamal-raaki.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Solange Richer de Lafleche 2026-06-01T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/1/arts-theatre-convocation-kathleen-burke.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kathleen Burke’s shift from biology to theatre highlights how hands-on production work and mentorship helped transform a student passion into a skilled, confident start in the professional stage industry. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Theatre Convocation Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:15:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/1/arts-theatre-convocation-kathleen-burke.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2026-06-01T09:15:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/1/arts-music-convocation-shanti-svarulrasa.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Shanti Sivarulrasa’s evolution from violinist to composer highlights a growing artistic voice, shaped by performance, collaboration, and the confidence to create original work on professional stages. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Convocation Music Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/1/arts-music-convocation-shanti-svarulrasa.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2026-06-01T09:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/29/dentistry-convocation-lina-hachemi-matt-kelvey.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews After winding paths and pivotal setbacks, Lina Hachemi and Matt Kelvey chart a new course by combining clinical skill, service, and purpose as they launch careers in uniform. Student Life Dentistry Convocation Fri, 29 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/29/dentistry-convocation-lina-hachemi-matt-kelvey.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Cheryl Bell 2026-05-29T14:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/29/law-convocation-aaron-tolkamp.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A focus on Indigenous law, community advocacy, and the Weldon Tradition shaped Aaron Tolkamp’s experience at Schulich Law and continues to guide their path into legal practice. Law Student Life Convocation Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/29/law-convocation-aaron-tolkamp.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-05-29T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/29/law-convocation-sybil-danykwhite.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews After a cross-country move to Halifax, Sybil Danyk-White found community, leadership opportunities, and a path into public interest law grounded in advocacy and connection. Student Life Convocation Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/29/law-convocation-sybil-danykwhite.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-05-29T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/29/medicine-convocation-dalhousie-adrian-chan.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Adrian Chan brings a background in teaching to his medical training, carrying forward a deep commitment to understanding patients, mentoring learners, and practising thoughtfully as he begins residency in diagnostic radiology in Nova Scotia. Medicine Student Life Convocation Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/29/medicine-convocation-dalhousie-adrian-chan.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2026-05-29T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/29/dentistry-convocation-vanessa-dairo-singerr.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Doctor of Dental Surgery graduate Vanessa Dairo‑Singerr is heading to a hospital-based residency, building on years of academic excellence and community service to expand care for patients with complex health needs. Student Life Convocation Dentistry Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/29/dentistry-convocation-vanessa-dairo-singerr.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Cheryl Bell 2026-05-29T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/29/spring-convocation-dalhousie-graduate-profiles.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews New updates added daily throughout Dalhousie's Spring Convocation 2026. Student Life Alumni Community & Culture Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/29/spring-convocation-dalhousie-graduate-profiles.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-05-29T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/29/medicine-convocation-marika-schenkels.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Quietly shaped by childhood experiences with her dad, Marika Schenkels will soon begin her rural family medicine residency in British Columbia with plans to return and practice in Nova Scotia. Student Life Medicine Convocation Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/29/medicine-convocation-marika-schenkels.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2026-05-29T10:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/29/medicine-convocation-korede-akindoju.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews While most 15-year-olds were at summer camp, Korede Akindoju was volunteering at the IWK Health Centre. Now, years of persistence and self-belief have brought him back as an orthopaedic surgery resident. Medicine Student Life Convocation Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/29/medicine-convocation-korede-akindoju.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2026-05-29T10:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/20/indigenous-law-course-material.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students explore Indigenous legal principles through hands-on, land-based learning in this new course, building relationships with nature and creating quillwork pieces that reflect law in practice. Law Student Life Community & Culture Wed, 20 May 2026 11:45:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/20/indigenous-law-course-material.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-05-20T11:45:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/08/barley-ring-celebration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From a father-son surprise to multi-generational families, this year’s Barley Party highlighted the deep ties linking students, alumni, and the future of agriculture. Student Life News Community & Culture Fri, 08 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/08/barley-ring-celebration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2026-05-08T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/06/engineering-capstone-lighthouse-cape-breton.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Facing coastal erosion, Dalhousie civil engineering students tackled a real-world lighthouse protection challenge, earning top project honours for an innovative, industry-guided academic design. Student Life Engineering Wed, 06 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/06/engineering-capstone-lighthouse-cape-breton.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Theresa Anne Salah 2026-05-06T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/24/welcome-centre-refresh.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A refreshed space, playful design elements, and a focus on connection are reshaping how prospective students experience Dal, turning a first visit into something memorable, personal, and distinctly Nova Scotian. Student Life News Community & Culture Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/24/welcome-centre-refresh.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-04-24T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/22/exams-dalhousie-library.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews As exams and deadlines converge, the Killam and other campus libraries become places of problem‑solving, empathy, and practical help, highlighting how support services carry students through critical academic moments. Libraries Student Life News Community & Culture Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:18:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/22/exams-dalhousie-library.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-04-22T13:18:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/21/community-growth-award-melina-collins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Psychology student and varsity basketball player Melina Collins is this year's recipient of the Dr. Anne Marie Ryan Community Growth Award, recognized for her work bringing athletes and young learners together through a literacy mentorship program. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Science Community & Culture Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/21/community-growth-award-melina-collins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2026-04-21T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/15/truro-start-dalhousie-student-experience.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews What began as a plan to study Marine Biology shifted after Sophie Cramm’s first year in Truro, where hands-on experiences sparked a lasting passion for Animal Science. Agriculture Student Life Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/15/truro-start-dalhousie-student-experience.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2026-04-15T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/08/tigers-celebrated-end-of-year-with-some-big-wins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Record-setting performances and standout leadership were highlighted, with Cara MacDonald, Lukas Rudaitis, and fellow student-athletes earning top honours across sports, academics, and community impact. Sports Student Life News Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:51:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/08/tigers-celebrated-end-of-year-with-some-big-wins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie Sports Information 2026-04-08T17:51:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/02/robotics-competition-dalhousie-engineering.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Engineering students got one shot to prove themselves in Dalhousie’s annual robotics design competition last week, as their autonomous robots navigated a demanding course following weeks of trial, error and late-night problem-solving. Student Life News Engineering Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/02/robotics-competition-dalhousie-engineering.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Wyatt Carling 2026-04-02T11:30:00Z