Dal News - Alumni /news.html Dal News - Alumni Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:13:29 GMT 2024-11-08T04:13:29Z Dr. Rachel Ollivier named one of Canada’s top 100 most powerful women /news/2024/11/07/dr--rachel-ollivier-most-powerful-women-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Less than a decade into her career, nursing alum Dr. Rachel Ollivier shares that she is inspired and determined to help shape the future of women’s health. Alumni News Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:25:00 GMT /news/2024/11/07/dr--rachel-ollivier-most-powerful-women-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Allison Barss 2024-11-07T14:25:00Z Three Dal alumni named Atlantic Canada entrepreneurs of the year /news/2024/10/18/three-dal-alumni-named-atlantic-canada-entrepreneurs-of-the-year.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews With burgeoning businesses in sustainable packaging, craft beer brewing and locally made food products, Dal alumni were honoured by the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards program. Alumni Community & Culture Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/10/18/three-dal-alumni-named-atlantic-canada-entrepreneurs-of-the-year.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Allison Barss 2024-10-18T11:30:00Z Jeremy Dutcher wins Polaris Prize for the second time /news/2024/10/07/jeremy-dutcher-polaris-prize-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Dalhousie notable alum and Aurum Award winner studied music and social anthropology to become a ‘voice from within’ his culture. Alumni Arts and Social Sciences News Community & Culture Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/10/07/jeremy-dutcher-polaris-prize-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison DeLory 2024-10-07T11:30:00Z Dal alum's life‑changing illness spurs commitment to making the performing arts more accessible /news/2024/10/03/alumni-accessibility.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews There was a time when Maeghan Tavener (BA’19) thought they might have to give up dance and theatre due to chronic illness. They found a way back to their passion and are making space for more disabled artists like them. Alumni Arts and Social Sciences Theatre Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/10/03/alumni-accessibility.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emm Campbell 2024-10-03T11:30:00Z Grand premiere: PhD candidate’s directorial debut set to show at TIFF /news/2024/08/20/tiff-shalan-joudry-welima-q.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal alum and current Interdisciplinary PhD candidate shalan joudry’s short film “welima'q” will have its world premiere this September at the Toronto International Film Festival. Graduate Studies Alumni English Arts and Social Sciences Science Indigenous Environmental Programs Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT /news/2024/08/20/tiff-shalan-joudry-welima-q.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2024-08-20T09:00:00Z A fairy‑tale job: Bringing the magic of engineering to the happiest place on Earth /news/2024/08/20/engineering-walt-disney.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews In a world of timeless tales and Cinderella’s castle, a young Dalhousie engineering graduate is doing her part to put smiles on the faces of millions of people at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Alumni Engineering Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/08/20/engineering-walt-disney.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Theresa Anne Salah 2024-08-19T11:30:00Z Prof's impact inspires alum to support scholarship for women in engineering /news/2024/08/08/alum-honours-engineering-professor-s-impact-as-a-role-model-and-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Damian Daniels (BEng’10) says pilipili industrial engineering professor Dr. Corinne MacDonald had a huge impact on his life and career. By giving to a scholarship created in her name, he hopes to do the same for a new generation of women in the field. Alumni Engineering Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/08/08/alum-honours-engineering-professor-s-impact-as-a-role-model-and-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mark Campbell 2024-08-08T11:30:00Z Alum honours exceptional pharmacy students with award in his name /news/2024/08/02/alum-honours-exceptional-pharmacy-students-with-award-in-his-nam.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dale Daley wanted to motivate pharmacy students to be the best they can be. An award created in his name is doing just that. Alumni Pharmacy Health Professions Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/08/02/alum-honours-exceptional-pharmacy-students-with-award-in-his-nam.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mark Campbell 2024-08-02T11:30:00Z Game on! Dal alumni Olympians set take on the world in Paris /news/2024/07/26/game-on--dal-alumni-olympians-set-take-on-the-world-in-paris.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Several former Dal students are among the impressive contingent of Canadian athletes competing at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris in the coming weeks. Learn more about them and when to watch. Alumni Sports Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/07/26/game-on--dal-alumni-olympians-set-take-on-the-world-in-paris.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2024-07-26T11:30:00Z Commerce alum helping Nova Scotians find a home /news/2024/07/15/commerce-alum-helping-nova-scotians-find-a-home.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Home has always meant safe haven for Michael Kabalen and his family. Now, as executive director of the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia, he's working to provide Nova Scotians with better access to affordable housing. Alumni Commerce Management Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/07/15/commerce-alum-helping-nova-scotians-find-a-home.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Connor Dalton 2024-07-15T11:30:00Z After 63 years, alum fulfills dream of Bachelor of Arts degree /news/2024/07/05/after-63-years--alum-fulfills-dream-of-bachelor-of-arts-degree.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A lot can change over the course of earning a degree at pilipili. Just ask Ken Clark. He finally completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at 83 — Dal’s oldest grad this year. Alumni English Arts and Social Sciences Fri, 05 Jul 2024 15:00:00 GMT /news/2024/07/05/after-63-years--alum-fulfills-dream-of-bachelor-of-arts-degree.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mark Campbell 2024-07-05T15:00:00Z Worlds of opportunity /news/2024/06/25/worlds-of-opportunity.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews When Dalhousie announced the launch of Bringing Worlds Together, a $750-million campaign for transformational change, it made history with the largest fundraising initiative ever among Atlantic Canadian universities. By inspiring future-ready leaders, engaging in high-impact research, and lifting communities, the university aims to make a better world, too. Alumni DAL Magazine S24 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 03:30:00 GMT /news/2024/06/25/worlds-of-opportunity.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mark Campbell 2024-06-25T03:30:00Z Bridging the gap /news/2024/06/25/bridging-the-gap.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new biomanufacturing facility envisioned by the Faculty of Medicine will help bring ideas for life-changing medicines out of the lab to patients’ bedsides. Alumni Medicine Microbiology and Immunology DAL Magazine S24 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 03:29:00 GMT /news/2024/06/25/bridging-the-gap.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mark Campbell 2024-06-25T03:29:00Z Standing up for the world /news/2024/06/25/standing-up-for-the-world.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Generations of Dalhousie's Rhodes Scholars are a force for good. Law Graduate Studies Alumni Arts and Social Sciences Science DAL Magazine S24 Engineering Tue, 25 Jun 2024 03:28:00 GMT /news/2024/06/25/standing-up-for-the-world.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2024-06-25T03:28:00Z 24 hours: Jack Bennet /news/2024/06/25/24-hours-jack-bennet.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jack Bennett (BA’17, JD’23) shares a day in the life of a lawyer and co-host of The Big Sing, a Halifax event that teaches singers of all levels a pop song in three-part harmony. Alumni Arts and Social Sciences Law DAL Magazine S24 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 03:22:00 GMT /news/2024/06/25/24-hours-jack-bennet.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jack Bennet, photos by Alison DeLory 2024-06-25T03:22:00Z Spotlight: Travis McDonough /news/2024/06/25/spotlight-travis-mcdonough.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Travis McDonough (BScK’94) shares his modus operandi — calculated risk-taking, service to community, and ending well. Alumni Health and Human Performance Health Professions DAL Magazine S24 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 03:21:00 GMT /news/2024/06/25/spotlight-travis-mcdonough.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison DeLory 2024-06-25T03:21:00Z Innovator: Dr. Crystal Sweeney /news/2024/06/25/innovator-dr-crystal-sweeney.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Crystal Sweeney (PhD’19) is developing tech to help measure, and ultimately mitigate, carcinogen exposure for workers in high-risk environments. Alumni Medicine DAL Magazine S24 Graduate Studies Biomedical Engineering Tue, 25 Jun 2024 03:19:00 GMT /news/2024/06/25/innovator-dr-crystal-sweeney.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily Neil 2024-06-25T03:19:00Z Why I do it: Stephanie MacPhee /news/2024/06/25/why-i-do-it-stephanie-macphee.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie MacPhee (BENG'06) takes a multifaceted approach to lessening Dal’s impact on the planet. Alumni Office of Sustainability DAL Magazine S24 Engineering Tue, 25 Jun 2024 03:18:00 GMT /news/2024/06/25/why-i-do-it-stephanie-macphee.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tanis Trainor 2024-06-25T03:18:00Z Dal Alumni Days 2024 a time to gather and celebrate /news/2024/06/06/dal-alumni-days-2024-a-time-to-gather-and-celebrate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alumni returned to Dal late last month amidst the buzz of Spring Convocation, participating in a champagne brunch, mentorship mixers, Faculty-organized tours, panel discussions, the awarding of alumni awards, and more. Alumni Community & Culture Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/06/06/dal-alumni-days-2024-a-time-to-gather-and-celebrate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison DeLory 2024-06-06T11:30:00Z Dalhousie wraps up coast‑to‑coast launch of Bringing Worlds Together /news/2024/06/05/bringing-worlds-together-campaign-dalhousie-tour.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Six events and more than 4,500 kilometres later, the promise of Dalhousie's campaign for transformational change is starting to be fulfilled. Alumni Community & Culture Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/06/05/bringing-worlds-together-campaign-dalhousie-tour.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mark Campbell 2024-06-05T11:30:00Z Exceptional alumni: Meet Dal's 2024 Aurum Award winners /news/2024/06/04/dalhousie-aurum-awards-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal's 2024 Aurum Award winners exemplify commitment to collective well-being through improving health, sustaining agriculture, evolving our social systems, and building a clean-tech future. Alumni News Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/06/04/dalhousie-aurum-awards-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2024-06-04T11:30:00Z The spirit of celebration: Scenes from the Class of 2024's Spring Convocation /news/2024/06/03/convocation-moments-dalhousie-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A total of 4,155 graduates were recognized during 19 ceremonies last month. We were there to capture some of the many special moments. Alumni Convocation Community & Culture Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:00:00 GMT /news/2024/06/03/convocation-moments-dalhousie-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Nick Pearce 2024-06-03T13:00:00Z Titan of industry and friend of Dalhousie, Arthur Irving, dies at 93 /news/2024/05/13/arthur-irving-death.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The legacy of business magnate Arthur Irving, the chairman emeritus of Irving Oil, will live on at pilipili, especially through the Irving Oil Auditorium and through his support of Dal Engineering students. Alumni Community & Culture Engineering Mon, 13 May 2024 05:45:00 GMT /news/2024/05/13/arthur-irving-death.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison DeLory 2024-05-13T05:45:00Z Alum and advocate Jen Powley inspires Planning scholarship /news/2024/05/03/jen-powley-scholarship.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Master of Planning Class of 2008 have created a scholarship to honour classmate Jen Powley’s (MPlan’09) legacy of advocacy and to bring more diverse voices to their field. Alumni Architecture and Planning Planning Thu, 02 May 2024 14:00:00 GMT /news/2024/05/03/jen-powley-scholarship.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jodi Reid 2024-05-02T14:00:00Z In photos: Bringing Worlds Together in Ottawa, Toronto, and Truro /news/2024/04/30/bringing-worlds-together-ottawa-toronto-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie visited the National Arts Centre in Canada's capital, made a splash at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada in Toronto, and saddled up in Truro earlier this month to spread the word about its $750-million campaign for transformational change. Alumni News Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/04/30/bringing-worlds-together-ottawa-toronto-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photos by Cody Turner 2024-04-30T11:30:00Z