It's a special Spring Convocation edition of the Dal News Weekly — celebrating just some of the thousands of students crossing the stage as the graduating class of Dal's 200th year. Here's to the Class of 2018!
The power of care
Inspired by her sister's experience living with Down syndrome, Jackie Brokken decided to study Dental Hygiene to help others have the best health-care experience possible — and found so many new ways to make a difference.
Lina El-Setouhy's academic journey from her home in Cairo to a Community Design degree from Dal has been about discovering the connection between communities and their environment.
After coming to Canada from Shanghai, uncertain what she'd find at Dalhousie, Zili Pan's experience studying German has been so fulfilling that she's managed to complete her degree in just two-and-a-half years.
Deciding to go back to school to study medicine with three daughters under the age of four was not an easy decision. But for Johneen Manning (one of six grads of African descent from this year's Medicine class), it was an invaluable experience that furthered her commitment to supporting women’s health.
Catalysts for change: Law IB&M program celebrates its 200th graduate
As Dal celebrates its 200th anniversary, the Indigenous Blacks & Mi’kmaq (IB&M) Initiative stands on the shoulders of the freedom fighters who made it possible for Mi’kmaw and African Nova Scotian individuals to attend law school and reshape the legal profession.
Schulich School of Law graduate Nico Jones opens up about about the important role the Indigenous Blacks & Mi’kmaq Initiative played during his time at Dal and what’s next for him.
When a computer science elective sparked an interest in the power of data science, Sarah Young found her way to Dalhousie and a path towards an exciting new career.
For Dave Ropson, being a health professional is about doing whatever it takes to help others — from being a bone marrow donor to working in remote communities in need of dental care.
For Master of Public Administration graduate Calinda Brown, an interest in public policy is an interest in social issues. By going back to school to build on her career in politics, she's opened up whole new avenues to help inspire change.
Arriving to Dal from the Bahamas, Biology student Raphieal Newbold has thrown himself head-first into life on campus: taking a minor in Spanish, working in residence and charting new paths for his future.
For Mechanical Engineering student Stephen Robinson-Enebeli, the Dalhousie experience is about much more than what happens in the classroom, and includes co-op terms with tech startups and community work with organizations like Pathways Spryfield.
As a full-time student raising two children, Alicia Jacquard has not only excelled in the classroom — she has been a key student leader in the School of Nursing.
Putting health information in the hands of the public has guided Ali Daowd's journey from medical school in the Middle East to starting his PhD at Dalhousie.
The path Haley Matthews took towards studying Engineering at Dal's Agricultural Campus went through the Imhotep's Legacy Academy, a Dal-hosted outreach program. Now, she gives back to that same program as a coach, helping youth of African descent explore the possibilities of science and technology.
Students come to study at Dal from all sorts of places — even just down the hall. Science PhD grad Jennifer Frail-Gauthier and MLIS grad Brian Lesser reflect on their experiences completing graduate degrees while simultaneously working at the university.
Valedictorian of the Faculty of Agriculture Class of 2018, Plant Science grad Keenan Kavanaugh is ready to return to his family farming business with a whole new arsenal of knowledge tucked into his rolled-up sleeves.
Allan Kember's Research in Medicine project — inspired by his experiences overseas in Ghana — is about working to improve the health of women and newborns in the developing world.
From hitting the ice with the Tigers to hitting the books at the Killam Library, Management grad Rachel Carr is set to graduate with the confidence that she's made the most of her time on campus.
Graduating MEng Internetworking students Olayinka Oluwole and Arun Kumar share how working at the Sexton Design and Technology Library enhanced their student experience at Dal.
DOORS OPEN AT DAL
More Dal buildings than ever will open their doors for Halifax's annual free event on Sunday, June 3, hosting cool, hands-on exhibits showcasing robots, motion-capture technology, the future of fitness and so much more. And if something historic is more your taste, you won’t want to miss the Dal 200 exhibit at City Hall, site of the university’s original home in Halifax.
Dal's new fitness centre addition to Dalplex opened its doors last Friday afternoon, marshalling in a new era of fitness and recreation on campus for the university’s 200th year.
Five years ago, a gift from the Fountain family brought Dal's Theatre and Music departments together as the Fountain School of Performing Arts. Now, the first cohort of students to enter the program supported by the prestigious Fountain Scholarship are set to graduate.
Dal's chancellor is in the midst of a busy week of Convocation ceremonies, but as a proud Dalhousian, the Honourable A. Anne McLellan (1950-present) wouldn't have it any other way. A two-time alumnus (BA’71, LLB’74), Chancellor McLellan served in the House of Commons from 1993 until 2006, with portfolios including Health, Justice, Public Safety and Deputy Prime Minister. But throughout her life and career, Dalhousie has remained close to her heart — which is why she agreed to chair its Advisory Council in 2011 and, subsequently, serve as its seventh chancellor.
All year long, Dalhousie is sharing the stories of some of the important individuals in its 200-year history through the Dalhousie Originals series. And student performers from the Fountain School of Performing Arts — including several members of the Class of 2018 — have been key to making it all possible.
From the Archives: Learn the story of James Stoker, who worked as part of Dal’s facilities team for over 40 years, supervised the Hicks Building (with his dog Hardy by his side), and led students to the Convocation stage from 1961-72.
This week, at Canada’s largest academic meeting, Dr. Françoise Baylis is premiering a new video on the sale of eggs and sperm, hoping to inspire her fellow academics to further efforts to engage the public on important issues.
Mae Seto, an associate professor in Dalhousie’s Faculty of Engineering, has been appointed the Irving Shipbuilding Chair in Marine Engineering and Autonomous Systems — a new chair focused on fostering Canadian talent and leadership in marine engineering.
Marine heatwaves have had little attention until recently, but they're already having large effects according to Oceanography Professor Eric Oliver and his colleagues.
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