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For October 22, 2024

Celebrating our newest grads

It's Convocation season at Dalhousie, with hundreds of graduates crossing the stage on October 22 and 23 in Halifax. Info for faculty, staff and official guests

Today's ceremonies:

  • 9 a.m. (watch live): Faculties of Architecture and Planning, Arts and Social Sciences, Agriculture, Law, and Management
  • 12:30 p.m. (watch live): Faculties of Computer Science and Engineering

Read about a few amazing Dal Grads below.
 

Today on Dal News

Grad profile: An academic awakening

Tyeshia Angel Jordan shifted gears from science to arts at Dal after becoming fascinated by the possibilities of gender studies and inspired to combat racial injustices.

Breathing new life into medicine

Emma Taylor, the first in her family to complete a bachelor’s degree, discovered a passion for respiratory therapy through practicum. Now, she's continuing her studies in Dal’s Faculty of Medicine.

Grad profile: A new age of engineering

Tharuka Nanayakkara Kuruppu knew he wanted to be part of something big — an industry that could transform the world. He found his path in Dal's Faculty of Engineering.

Grad profile: A master adapter

After years of delays, changes in plan, and a global pandemic, Dave Chuck is graduating with a Bachelor of Computer Science and a full-time job.

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