Student Life

Marine biology grad Mykola Prus struggled a bit during his final semesters at Dal as his mind shifted to thoughts of his family back home, but as he crosses the stage this week with his parents cheering him on in person, he's shifted his thinking to the future.

Kris George's master's research on class conflict in the gig economy emerged out of his undergraduate studies at Dal — and his passion for the topic kept him motivated through some precarious moments on the path to graduation.

Computer Science grads Zaaheda Islam and Olivia Handspiker managed to engage students and grow the Women in Technology Society, even in the midst of a global pandemic.

Roger Crowe's recently completed two-year Certificate in Technology Education program enriches his teaching practice and builds on his earlier degree in Biology Tech from the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, now known Dal's Faculty of Agriculture.

Bachelor of Dental Hygiene grad Sijie – Jessie – Yang has learned that there's far more to dental hygiene than clinical care and believes her interest in research will deepen the care she is able to provide patients.