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For May 21, 2024

Hats off to our newest grads!

It's Convocation season at Dalhousie, with thousands of graduates crossing the stage from May 21 through 31 in Halifax and Truro.

Get to know some of them with our grad profile series, with more profiles being added every day of Convocation.  

Today's ceremony: Faculty of Agriculture — Watch Live (Starting at 2 p.m.)

Read about a few of the Faculty's amazing grads below:

  • From fear to fascinationOnce afraid of bugs, Plant Science graduate Alexe Indigo will soon dedicate her PhD to them.
  • Cultivating connections from Italy to CanadaA year abroad in Canada for Italian student Andrea Grigolon turned into a different kind of international adventure, earning a joint degree between Dalhousie and Aeres University in the Netherlands through the International Food Business program.

  • Landscape Architecture grad embraces unexpected opportunitiesFrom meeting inspiring visionaries to exploring Indigenous influences in the field, Kai King's journey through Landscape Architecture studies has been defined by an openness to new experiences.

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In Memoriam: Dr. Christopher M. Bell

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences wishes to share the sad news of the passing of Dr. Christopher M. Bell, Professor of History, at age 57.

Job postings

Advancement Research Analyst (Advancement); Research Administrator, Strategic Initiatives (Research Services).

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Bringing everyone on board: 3M Student Fellow Basmah Hendy pushes for more inclusive learning experiences

Basmah Hendy, a third-year Neuroscience student, has received one of Canada's top student honours for her impressive efforts to make learning more accessible — whether that's starting her own high school mentorship program or helping develop visual-assistance tools for a fellow student.

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