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Alumni News
Meet our latest benefits provider Islands’ Villa
Greg (BComm’02) and Paula (BScN’04) Feltham are the owners/operators of Islands’ Villa Lewisporte, a beautiful oceanside retreat located in central Newfoundland on the coastline of Notre Dame Bay. Lewisporte is a scenic town that overlooks the largest Marina in Atlantic Canada.
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.
‘Embracing Diversity’ panelist advocates for integrative approaches
Mary Beth Doucette (BEng’04), a panelist at the Nov. 24 Promise Scholars event “Embracing Diversity: The Change We Need,” says post-secondary institutions can do more to welcome Black and Indigenous business students and make them boardroom-ready.
Ruma Bose (MBA’99) named 2021 recipient of the Scotiabank Ethical Leadership Award
The Dalhousie Faculty of Management has awarded its annual Scotiabank Ethical Leadership Award to humanitarian Ruma Bose. This award honours a Canadian who has demonstrated exceptional character, moral courage and commitment to ethical principles.
Katherine Brewster sets up fund for women in commerce
“Women and minorities are still underrepresented in business and especially finance, which is to everyone’s detriment. I’d really like to see that change in the next generation,” says Katherine Brewster (BComm’05).
Gail Rudderham Chernin is law’s Weldon Award recipient
The Schulich School of Law and the Dalhousie Law Alumni Association honour Gail Rudderham Chernin (BComm’86, LLB’86), Q.C., as the 2021 recipient of the Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service.
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.
Alumni achievements: Meet the 2021 Aurum Award winners
The Aurum Awards celebrate Dalhousie alumni for their outstanding achievements and contributions in research and innovation, community engagement and leadership. This year, we recognize five individuals who are helping to build a better world through their work and generosity on a local, national and global level.
How shipping ports can become more sustainable
Associate Professors in the School for Resource and Environmental Studies at Dalhousie, Tony Robert Walker and Michelle Adams (PhD (Eng)’06), discuss Canadian ports balancing economic growth with social and environmental impacts.