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Alumni News
Paul Sobey named chancellor of SMU
Like father, like son: Paul Sobey (BComm’78) to serve as next chancellor of Saint Mary’s University.
Dal expands Next 36 partnership
Dal formalizes its partnership with successful business incubator Next 36, which has already helped several Dal alumni entrepreneurs.
Scotiabank CEO returns to Dal
Scotiabank President and CEO Brian Porter (BComm’80, LLD’08) pays his alma mater a visit.
Helmet-cam helps raise hockey IQ
Varsity standout Shea Kewin (BMGMT’13) offers an innovative approach to player improvement.
Google for Entrepreneurs selects alum startup
Mark Hobbs (BA (Political Science)’11) and Chris Kolmatycki (BComm’08) of Fundmetric have been selected for the Google for Entrepreneurs Tenancy Program in Waterloo, Ont.
An education in wine
Dalhousie alumnae Tracey Dobbin (BSc’99) and Genevieve Loughlin (BComm’98) are bringing Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) certifications to Halifax this September through their Bordeaux-based company, Autour du Vin.
Science by kayak
Through the Seacology by Kayak program developed by Dal alumni, Dal profs and grad students from the Faculty of Science are spending their summer nights leading tours of Nova Scotia’s ocean wonders.
Cochran sets off to save CBC
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation enlists Andrew Cochran (BA’73, MEC’05) to carry out a five-year strategic survival plan.
Dal grads join Sabres coaching staff
Tom Coolen (BPE’80) and Greg Royce (BComm’89, BED’91) join the Buffalo Sabres’ coaching staff.
Microbrewing 101
Many told Peter Burbridge (BSc’06, MBA’09) that his microbrewery, North Brewing, wouldn’t last. A year after opening, he’s still quenching Halifax’s thirst for craft beer.