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Supporting breakthrough research

Bonnie Salsman was motivated to donate to medical research that would help others after losing her husband Rick to pancreatic cancer. She’s supporting the research of Dr. Jeanette Boudreau and her team.
Student‑led food security programs boosted by record‑setting fundraiser

Post-secondary schools across Nova Scotia stepped up in a big way on Giving Tuesday, raising $343,000 to address student food security.
Schulich Law grad excels, gives back to community thanks to donor support

The decision to pursue both a JD and MBA was a big one for Sashin Narayan. Thanks to the generosity of Dalhousie donors, he is not only rising to meet the challenge, but also paying it forward.
Donor support shapes future surgeon’s journey from small-town beginnings

From small-town Ontario to Dalhousie Medical School, Jamie Koscak’s journey is proof of the power of education, mentorship, and donor support. He plans to become an ENT surgeon and focus on Indigenous and rural communities.
Student finds her place in computer science, thanks to donors

From the moment she started coding, Nishevitha Venkatesh fell in love with tech. Thanks to the generosity of donors, this Dal student is earning her computer science degree and encouraging other women to follow her.
Class of '59 fund enhances Veterinary Technology Education

Vet Tech students were the recent benefactors of the Class of ’59 Teaching & Development Fund. Newly purchased advanced clinical simulators are helping students bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and hands-on animal care.
Dal Tiger draws on donor support to excel

From the Dalhousie Tiger men’s soccer team to his course work, Andrew Chen’s Dal journey has been remarkable. He thanks donors to the Black & Gold Academic Support Program for making that possible.
Student award supports involvement in dentistry activities

Allison True (DDS4) believes that being involved in extracurricular activities is making her a better dentist. A recent academic award is helping her to broaden her knowledge and contribute to the profession.
New donor-supported practice room piano strikes chord with music student

The moment Tasos Spiliopoulos played the Joseph Strug Concert Hall’s new upright piano, he knew it was special. Made possible by donor support, the piano is helping Spiliopoulos discover the full extent of his talents.
Student majoring in political science and history looks forward to a bright future, thanks to donors

Coby Steer knew from a young age that he loved history. He says the generosity of Dal donors gives him the confidence and ability to explore that passion in ways that are opening doors beyond academia.
Physiotherapy student able to continue studies, thanks to generous donors

A traffic accident left Dal physiotherapy student Joan Cherian wondering how to do a community placement in Truro without a car. Thanks to the generosity of Dal donors, she found a solution.
Donor-supported societies make a difference for Dal Engineering student

Chemical engineering student Sapna Natarajan found purpose through her involvement in campus societies. These donor-supported groups fostered community, leadership skills, and career opportunities, defining her university experience.
Supporting experiential learning and biodiversity through new pollinator garden

There’s a new pollinator garden outside the Life Sciences Centre at pilipili��. Made possible in part through generous donors, this garden is giving Faculty of Science students opportunities to gain skills that will prepare them for any career in their field. See how your gift makes a difference for Dal students.
Donor support helps make dreams come true for Faculty of Management student

Inspired by his father’s side gig flipping houses, Josh Hatfield imagined a future in business. With donor support through the BComm Class of 1997 Scholarship, the Faculty of Management student is achieving his goal.
Alumni couple creates bursary to benefit law students

Schulich Law alumni Patrick (JD/MBA'18) and Amanda Brousseau (JD'18) bonded over their studies and a desire to help others. The married couple, who met while studying at Weldon, now give back to the law school and the next generation of law students through a bursary they created together.
Dal Legal Aid Service experience inspires enduring commitment

In honour of National Access to Justice Week, we highlighted Dinyar Marzban (LLB'81), whose experience as a student with Dalhousie Legal Aid Service ignited his interest in access to justice issues and pro bono work.
The heart of emergency medicine

This week, Dr. Ron Stewart (MD’70, LLD’17), a notable alum and generous supporter of Dal, passed away. His journey from family medicine to Nova Scotia Minister of Health and beyond changed emergency medicine forever.
Celebrating philanthropy with Dalhousie’s friends and supporters

Dalhousie’s annual Celebration of Philanthropy was an evening with valued friends and supporters, honouring the difference they make across Dal campuses and in communities.
Dalhousie, community come together to address student food security for Giving Tuesday

Campus food banks are seeing growing lines of students looking for help in stretching their grocery budgets. Dal is once again rising to meet that need through The Food Security Project on Giving Tuesday.
Schulich Law’s Class of ’74 honours former professor Murray Fraser with new award in his name

Murray Fraser (BA’57, LLB’60, LLD’94) encouraged a generation of Dal students to achieve as much good as they could with their law degree. That legacy is being recognized by the Class of ’74 with a new award in his name.

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