Today@Dal
News and events for Dal staff and faculty

For May 30, 2025

Convocation ceremonies start today

It's Convocation season at Dalhousie, with hundreds of graduates crossing the stage at ceremonies today and continuing from June 9-20. Info for faculty, staff and official guests

Today's ceremonies:

Read about a few amazing Dal Grads below.
 

Today on Dal News

Medicine

Grad profile: Resilience and representation

Inspired by the rich heritage of Missanabie Cree First Nation and Millbrook First Nation in her medical pursuits, Dr. Jordin Fletcher is dedicatated to embracing land-based approaches and relational ways of knowing in her future practice.

Grad profile: The community connection

Dr. Katherine Houser was inspired to pursue medicine after hearing stories of her mother's dedication as a nurse growing up. Now a family medicine resident, she champions equity, patient empowerment, and systemic reform, aiming to transform care in her hometown of Moncton.

Grad profile: Mentorship in medicine

Dr. Ariel Provo overcame personal and systemic challenges to pursue medicine. As an anesthesiology resident, she now champions mentorship and representation, empowering Black youth to see themselves in STEM and healthcare careers.

Law

Grad profile: Fostering advocacy, joy, and community

Lorenze Cromwell, an eighth-generation African Nova Scotian, fostered advocacy, joy, and community with other Black law students through his involvement with the Dalhousie Black Law Students’ Association.

Grad profile: Shaping the law with hope

Ana Speranza was drawn to Schulich Law based on its reputation for collegiality and commitment to public service, which reflected the reasons she wanted to pursue law as a career.

Dentistry

Grad profile: Beyond the smile

Carys Menard was unexpectedly accepted into Dal's dental hygiene program after being waitlisted. Once in, she embraced leadership and outreach opportunities while discovering a passion for population health and periodontics.

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Direct deposit self-service improvements
Beginning on Monday, June 2, employees will be able to add / update their own bank account records directly via Dal Online’ s self-serve portal. 

Introducing the GSIS Replacement Project
A project is underway to replace the Graduate Studies Information System (GSIS), which is used to support graduate program administration and student success. The technology will be replaced in phases, starting with a change to the Thesis Tab this summer.

The Bottom Line P2P: Guidebook 06
Browse the Procure to Pay (P2P) Guidebook with updates, information about going live, cohort onboarding, purchase ordering, and more.

New items added to Chemistry Art Glass Shop
Beaker mugs and more have been added to the Chemistry Art Glass Shop. Browse what's available or reach out for a custom piece.

New surplus items added in Halifax
Dal has a surplus materials program where equipment, furniture and supplies that were purchased with university funds and are no longer needed can be bid on and reused. Visit dal.ca/surplus to learn more.

Job postings
Science Librarian (University Libraries); Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Business at the Ocean Climate Nexus (Faculty of Management).

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