Halifax is experiencing an incredible period of development and investment in its downtown core, including the luxury 22-storey Roy building, one of the city’s newest premier condo buildings. It was there that the Dal Alumni Halifax Chapter hosted an evening of light hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and conversation on the topic “Current design trends in downtown Halifax” with award-winning local architect Eugene Pieczonka.

This International Women’s Day, learn about some of the outstanding Dal alumni who are making a difference through their leadership – from human rights champions to scientific pioneers, health care advocates and innovative entrepreneurs.

Research shows that increased parental involvement in neonatal care improves outcomes for infants and their families. That’s why Dr. Marsha Campbell-Yeo (BN’87, MN’99) of Dal’s School of Nursing is collaborating with peers at the IWK Health Centre and other partners on a new virtual platform — one that just received a $3M investment from the Government of Canada.

The new Michelin Creation Lab, made possible by the company’s donation to Dal’s downtown campus revitalization, will provide new, state-of-the-art equipment for engineering students.

CBC Radio host and Mi’kmaq feminist Candy Palmater (LLB’99) inspired students as a keynote at Dal Lead! conference. Poet Rebecca Thomas (BA’09, MA’13) performed.

Nine Dalhousie alumni are among the 72 individuals selected as finalists to join Canada’s astronaut corps. They have degrees from the Faculties of Science, Medicine, Engineering, and Health Professions.

His team has developed lithium-ion battery technology used around the world today. Now, Jeff Dahn (BSc’78) (NSERC/Tesla Canada Industrial Research Chair) is this year’s recipient of the Herzberg Gold Medal, Canada’s top award for scientific achievement. His win is Dalhousie’s third Herzberg medal in four years.

Track and field star Adrienne Power (BComm’05), volleyball coach Al Scott and swim coach David Fry (LLB’98) will be inducted to the Dal Tigers Hall of Fame.

A big win on Dragons’ Den is the latest success for the Dal alumni of Iconic Brewing, Cam McDonald (BComm’14) and Daniel Bartek (BComm’15).

Sheila Blair-Reid (BComm’86), Executive Director of Alumni Engagement at Dalhousie, shares a holiday message and reflects on her first year back at Dalhousie working to engage her fellow alumni worldwide.