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Erik Nelson  –  Research, Philosophy, Arts and Social Sciences
Friday, May 29, 2020
Some animals demonstrate an ability for mathematics that reflects a more sophisticated understanding of language, writes Philosophy PhD student Erik Nelson.
Stephanie Hurley  –  Law, Convocation
Friday, May 29, 2020
Armand Paul, who grew up in Cape Breton, graduates from the Schulich School of Law this spring, ready to start his next chapter close to home as an articling clerk for the Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission in Sydney.
David Ryan  –  Convocation, Management, Graduate Studies
Friday, May 29, 2020
If you’ve spent time in Sexton Library, you’re already familiar with Jason Lee’s friendly smile and impeccable service. What you might not know is that for the last three years, he has been working towards his master's degree in the School of Information Management.
Cheryl Bell  –  Convocation, Dentistry
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Jade Wile graduates from the Faculty of Dentistry this spring with both the College of Dental Hygienists of NS Award for highest academic standing in all subjects and the Halifax County Dental Society award for demonstrating the greatest proficiency in clinical dental hygiene.
Janet Dyson  –  Convocation, Arts and Social Sciences, Graduate Studies
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Stef Peel’s journey to a Master’s in Social Anthropology didn’t follow a conventional path, but her studies helped her answer questions about HIV that science could not.
Michele Charlton  –  Research, Medicine
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Dal's Canada Research Chair in Developmental Psychopathology and Youth Mental Health provides perspective on the impact of physical distancing and tips on how we can remain connected to each other, even from a distance.
Ken Conrad  –  Psychiatry, Health Professions, Microbiology and Immunology, Research, English, Arts and Social Sciences, Medicine, News, Nursing
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Hear from the four winners of Dal's top awards for master's and PhD students: Kayla Joyce (Psychiatry), Beth Castle (Microbiology & Immunology), Brandi Estey-Burtt (English) and Britney Benoit (Nursing).
Caitlyn MacDonald  –  Student Life, Science, Medicine, Psychology
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Qendresa Sahiti, a fourth-year Neuroscience student originally from Kosovo, has earned one of Canada's highest student honours: the 3M National Student Fellowship. As she looks ahead to pursuits in medicine, she's more committed than ever to helping others and staying curious about the world around her.
Theresa Anne Salah  –  Convocation, Engineering
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Civil Engineering student Sara Evely has served as an inspiration to her fellow female classmates as president of the Women in Engineering Society and to younger women considering careers in STEM.
Cheryl Bell  –  Convocation, Dentistry
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Dentistry grad Emily Bonang comes from a long line of oral health professionals, including her grandfather, parents and brother, Jordan, also a grad this year. She finishes her program as this year's recipient of the Dr. David Precious Gold Medal in Dentistry.