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Alumni News
Converging Rhodes: Dal student’s inquisitive interests lead to Oxford
Guided by her passions in writing and science, Microbiology & Immunology and Creative Writing student Brittany Graham was announced Monday as one of Canada’s 11 Rhodes Scholars for 2015. She becomes the 89th Rhodes Scholar in Dalhousie’s history.
Life-saving patent earns major prize
Paul Santerre (BSc’83) earns $100,000 from the Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation for his life-changing technology.
Dal psychologist has advice for first-years
Dr. Sean MacKinnon (PhD (Psychology)’12) has advice for first-year students when it comes to dealing with the stress of starting university or college.
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.
The road to wellness
Dalhousie medical researchers like Dr. Christine Chambers (BSc’96) are making breakthroughs and tightening the timeline between discovery and treatment.
Marine managers address coastal concerns
Marine affairs graduates Dr. Lucia Fanning (MMM’97, PhD’03), Selicia Douglas (MMM’06), Jessica MacIntosh (BA’10, MMM’13) and Mike Reid (BA’04, MMM’12) are drawing attention to issues affecting Nova Scotia’s coastline.
Cancer-removing subspecialty on the rise
Of the 16 accredited Mohs surgeons in Canada, three are graduates of Dalhousie Medical School.
The science of design
Hollis+morris owner Mischa Couvrette (BSc’08) found unlikely inspiration during his Dal days.
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.