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Meet our latest benefits provider: Corberrie Cider Company
While Denise Flynn’s (DDH’95) dedication and passion as a dental hygienist paved a reliable career path, buying a neglected apple orchard in Corberrie, Nova Scotia, led to an unexpected journey into entrepreneurship.
Dal Alumni Days 2023 a chance to celebrate among friends
Dal Alumni Days 2023 was an incredible celebration of our shared connection to Dalhousie. Read about the highlights and see photos from this year’s events, which ranged from trivia night and the mentorship mixer to faculty events and a celebration of our alumni award winners.
10 things we learned at Open Dialogue Live this season
This year’s Open Dialogue Live series zeroed in on Dal’s research strengths — from food security and clean energy, to ocean research, health outcomes and innovation and entrepreneurship — answering the question, ‘How can we use these strengths to help solve today’s greatest challenges?’
Next Open Dialogue Live to explore how Dal researchers are closing gaps in health care
Dalhousie researchers are taking bold steps to address gaps in health care, such as access to reliable therapies, data and front-line care. Their work is creating opportunities to achieve better results for people, populations and the health-care system. Join an Open Dialogue Live discussion on February 23 to learn more.
Alumni stories that made us proud in 2022
As 2022 ends, we take a moment to celebrate the many accomplishments of Dal alumni this year.
More than a learning experience: GAP clinic promotes empathy in oral health care
The Faculty of Dentistry’s donor-supported Government Assisted Populations Clinic was a formative experience for Jennifer Johnson (DDH’21).
10 alumni stories that made our community proud in 2021
Dalhousie alumni across Canada and around the world inspired us time and again, despite the ongoing challenges of COVID-19. We look back at some highlights we were proud to showcase this past year, as we look ahead with anticipation to stories we’ll share in 2022.
Dal Insight Circle asks community members their thoughts and opinions on key initiatives
Launched in Sept. 2020, this vibrant online community invites alumni, donors and friends of Dal to provide monthly feedback on a variety of topics, initiatives and Dal programs. Find out what Natalie Borden (BScPh’94) says about participating and how you can become part of Dal Insight Circle.
Zoom in: Celebrating 60 years with the Class of 1961
During Alumni Days in late May, Dalhousie hosted a special virtual class reunion over Zoom to mark a significant milestone for grads from the Class of 1961.
Debby Chao receives the Dr. David Precious Gold Medal in Dentistry
Debby Chao (BSc’17, DDS’21) caps off four years of dental school with the 2021 Gold Medal in Dentistry. She graduates with distinction and five additional awards.