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Alumni News
Two Dal alum embark on cross-cultural exchanges as QEII scholars
Dalhousie alumni Beatrix Yuan (BA’15) and Kelly Lucas (BSc’15) are heading to Tanzania this summer for internships as Queen Elizabeth II Scholars.
#IWD2017: Bold alumni leadership
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.
Candy Palmater returns to Dal as keynote speaker
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.
Halifax Business Awards highlight successful alumni
Dal alumni were among the winners and finalists of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce awards. Learn about these outstanding business leaders and entrepreneurs and their businesses.
Alumni hailed as trailblazers
Atlantic Business Magazine includes Alexa McDonough (BA’65, MSW’67, LLD’09) and Senator Catherine Callbeck (BEd’63) on its list of trailblazers for their perseverance and leadership in the male-dominated field of Canadian politics.
Dal startup sells for $15 million
Analyze Re, co-founded by Dr. Oliver Baltzer (PhD (Computer Science)’11) and guided by Dr. Mary Kilfoil (PhD (Economics)’98), has become the first “exit” (or buyout) of Dal’s Starting Lean program.
Jones’ novel among the year’s best books
The Globe and Mail includes Amy Laura Jones’s (BA (Theatre)’99) debut novel, We’re all in this together, on its list of the 100 Best Books of the Year.
Advocating for youth participation in politics
Jeremy Ryant (BA’16) weighs in on the ‘youth paradox’ on Parliament Hill, signaling the paramount importance of young peoples’ perspectives in Canada’s federal government.
Dowling shares her story through debut solo album
Hey Rosetta!’s Kinley Dowling (BMus’07) has recently released her first solo album, Letters Never Sent, in which she opens up about her experience with sexual assault.
Thomas Bernard and Pate among senate appointees
Prime Minister Trudeau appoints alumnae Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard (MSW’77) and Kim Pate (LLB’84) and honourary degree recipient Dan Christmas (LLD’05) to the Canadian Senate.