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Alumni News
Alumni winners of theatre’s Merritt Awards
Theatre Nova Scotia recently presented the Robert Merritt Awards recognizing excellence in Nova Scotia theatre. Named for late Dalhousie Theatre professor, Robert Merritt, a number of Dalhousie alumni were nominated for awards this year, with several winning the top honours.
Growing up Haligonian
Malcolm MacLeod (BA’58) publishes his memories of boyhood in Halifax.
Converging Rhodes: Dal student’s inquisitive interests lead to Oxford
Guided by her passions in writing and science, Microbiology & Immunology and Creative Writing student Brittany Graham was announced Monday as one of Canada’s 11 Rhodes Scholars for 2015. She becomes the 89th Rhodes Scholar in Dalhousie’s history.
Performance art pioneer recognized
The Women’s Caucus for Art announces Martha Wilson (MA’72) as a 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
Former Chancellor Reuben Cohen dies at 93
Philanthropist and former Dalhousie chancellor Reuben Cohen (BA’42, LLB’44, LLD’88) dies at the age of 93.
Kennedy named Bridgewater Crown
Recent grad Matthew Kennedy (BA’03, JD’13) joins the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service.
East Coast literary award winners announced
Dal grads make the list of 2014 East Coast Literary Award winners.
Local play becomes film festival thriller
Film producer Chris Turner (BA’94) turns fellow arts grad Annie Valentina’s (BA’04) play into a thrilling feature film.
Google for Entrepreneurs selects alum startup
Mark Hobbs (BA (Political Science)’11) and Chris Kolmatycki (BComm’08) of Fundmetric have been selected for the Google for Entrepreneurs Tenancy Program in Waterloo, Ont.
Sara Austin in Top 25 Women of Influence
Sara Austin (BA’98) has been recognized by the prestigious ranking in the non-governmental organization (NGO) category. She is Director of the President’s Office, World Vision Canada.