NEW TRADITIONS
Indigenous graduation garment brings visibility and pride to Dal Convocation ceremonies
Dalhousie’s Spring Convocation this year featured a new Indigenous stole, a red ceremonial garment symbolizing pride, academic achievement, and belonging for graduating Indigenous students.
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Saturday, June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. Taking place on the summer solstice, it is day for everyone to recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
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Thousands of Dal grads in the Class of 2025 have crossed the stage at Spring Convocation ceremonies over the past few weeks. Get to know some of these inspiring individuals below and find our whole suite of profiles here.
Above: Faculty of Agrlculture graduates show off their Barley rings. (Danny Abriel photo)
Congrats, grads!
Shivam Chauhan’s journey from international student to area manager with Amazon showcases how passion, perseverance, and engineering excellence can deliver success.
Shreya Sharma once dreamed of space, but found her true calling in tech. At Dal, she rose as a campus leader, helping build community and inspire others with a message of empowerment.
What began as a master’s degree in computer science for Rafael Copstein morphed into a PhD in cybersecurity and software architecture.
Co-op placements and experiential learning opportunities enhanced Biology grad Meg Langlais’s time at Dal, helping her gain new perspectives and find herself over the course of her undergraduate degree.
After arriving at Dal somewhat by chance 15 years ago, PhD graduate James Kho has become a much-loved figure in the Department of Biology thanks to his positive attitude and research and teaching accomplishments
Ruth Riley, a Dalhousie grad rooted in Lake Loon’s rich heritage, blends her love for the ocean with a deep commitment to marine conservation and empowering future Black scientists.
