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Alumni News
Sir Franklyn R. Wilson (BComm’68) knighted in British New Year honours
Sir Wilson has been awarded the Order of St. Michael and St. George for his contributions to business and philanthropy in the Bahamas.
NS Human Rights Commission announces alumna as new director
Christine Hanson (BA’94, LLB’98, MPA’98) will begin her role as head of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission in early February 2016.
Harnessing passion for an efficient Nova Scotia
When D.M. Stoneman arrived at the School for Resource and Environmental Studies in 2008, he was a student activist eager for change. As an undergraduate in Ontario, Stoneman was involved in various social issues.
Several alumni-led startups financed by Innovacorp
Nova Scotia’s provincial innovation agency has invested $5.9 million in local startups in the past fiscal year, many of which were founded by Dal alumni.
Four alumni traveling to U.N. climate conference to represent Canadian youth
Bethany Hindmarsh (BA’15), Diane Connors (MREM’13), Katie Perfitt (MREM’14), and Stephen Thomas (BEng’13) will advocate for strong policies addressing climate change.
Tech accelerator in Boston helps Canadian entrepreneurs thrive
The Boston accelerator is one of 12 CTAs around the world that help Canadian entrepreneurs living abroad, like Sean Sears (MBA’89), access high quality mentorship, clients and funders.
Affinio acquires $4 million in venture capital
The Halifax social media analytics firm’s team includes CEO Tim Burke (BEng (TUNS)’96), chief technology officer Stephen Hankinson (BEng’05) and VP business development John Gleeson (MBA’13).
Fedak faces obstacles head-on
Dalhousie Alumni Award winner Justine Fedak (MBA’01) reflects on the personal challenges that make her success even more remarkable.
Putting sustainability into practice
Jordan Ekers (BComm’10) of Nudge Rewards helps companies practice what they preach when it comes to sustainability.
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.