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Alumni News
Dal alumni honoured with Order of Canada appointments
Seven individuals appointed to the Order of Canada in late December have Dalhousie connections.
Basketball star named in U SPORTS Top 8
Dalhousie Tigers men’s basketball alum Alex Carson (BSc’22) was selected as a U SPORTS Top 8 Academic All-Canadian for the 2021-22 season. The elite group was honoured by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.
Alumni stories that made us proud in 2022
As 2022 ends, we take a moment to celebrate the many accomplishments of Dal alumni this year.
Dalhousie Arts Centre re-opens with Resounding
Resounding: a celebration of the arts, the signature event of Alumni Days 2022, ushers in a new era for the Dalhousie Arts Centre. It’s a grand re-opening for the performing arts in Atlantic Canada, and time to celebrate with live performances by artists including Kiefer Sutherland, Jeremy Dutcher (BA’12) and Hillsburn.
Alumni helping shape Dalhousie’s African Nova Scotian Strategy
Growing up in Halifax’s North End, Jalana Lewis (JD’13) was always aware of Dalhousie University. But she was not sure if the university was aware of her, and her community, as an African Nova Scotian.
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.
Alumna awarded for research on plastic pollution in Arctic seabirds
Julia Baak (BSc’19) won a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship and a Weston Family Award in Northern Research towards her PhD at McGill University.
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.
Meet the 2021 President’s Research Excellence Award winners
These awards recognize the research achievements of Dalhousie faculty members in two categories: Emerging Investigators and Research Impact. Several alumni are among the recipients.
Sustainability alumni take inspirational paths toward change
The College of Sustainability celebrates eleven years and almost 600 ESS grads. Read this sample of inspiring news from alumni whose career paths tell stories of social change, innovation and hope for the planet.