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Alumni News
Speaking from experience: Alumni advice for the Class of 2017
Nine alumni share practical, inspirational and philosophical advice for the Class of 2017 as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.
#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.
Introducing the 2016 Alumni Award recipients
The Dalhousie Alumni Association is proud to recognize this year’s outstanding DAA Award recipients: Dr. John Akabutu (MD’67), Drs. Asile (BSc’03, DDS’08) and Asraa El-Darahali (DDS’13), Glenn Dodge (BComm’91, LLB’94) and Kevin Bourgeois (MBA’96).
Alumnae sisters travel to Jordan to provide dental care for Syrian refugees
Dr. Asraa El-Darahali (DDS’13) and Dr. Asile El-Darahali (BSc’03, DDS’08) provided volunteer dental care and donations of dental supplies to Syrian refugees at the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan.
Alumna will travel to Syrian refugee camp to provide free dental care
Dr. Asraa El-Darahali (DDS’13) will travel to Jordan next month with a team of volunteers to provide free dental care to Syrian refugees in need.
12 accomplished alumnae recognized as Women of Excellence by Halifax Progress Club
Twelve of the 19 women honoured by the local Canadian Progress Club for their community and business contributions are Dal alumnae.
Introducing the 2015 Alumni Award Winners
Justine Fedak (MBA’01), Dr. Doug Mackay (BComm’53, LLD’93), Dr. Ian Doyle (DDS’78) and Sara Austin (BA’98) have been honoured with 2015 Alumni Awards for their exemplary contributions.
Dentist helping seniors to access dental care
Dr. Natalie Archer (BSc’95, DDS’01) initiated the Dental Elderly Abuse Response (DEAR) Project to address the challenges of dental care for seniors in Toronto.
Erin Pegg, then and now
Erin Pegg fulfills her childhood dream of graduating from Dalhousie Dentistry.
Helping her hometown
Two-time Dal grad Stacey Shiwak (DDH’04, DDS’14) brings her skills and passion to her home region of Labrador.