Starting in September, the Dalhousie Digital Engagement Centre will be open on campus. We have a great group of students who will be working with us this term as Student Engagement Ambassadors.

The Dalhousie Digital Engagement Centre team is looking forward to chatting with alumni like you about your own time as a student, and how you can play a role in enhancing the Dal experience for today’s students. Please answer the call!

About our students

The Dalhousie Digital Engagement Centre offers students meaningful work experience and an opportunity to learn from and be inspired by the alumni they get to talk to.

As ambassadors of Dal, our Student Engagement Ambassadors love learning about your favorite professors and memories at Dalhousie, staying up to date with your lives, and sharing current campus news and events. We can also help our alumni, as proud Dal grads, get involved with Dal activities and fundraising initiatives for students.

We believe in the power of fundraising that can change the lives of many Dal students and alumni. The Dalhousie Digital Engagement Centre team looks forward to getting to know you, and hope you enjoy the conversations with us as much as we like chatting with you. Your support in strengthening Dal education is invaluable. We hope to speak to you soon!

Meet our Student Engagement Ambassadors

Bhishman Desai

Degree: First year, Master of Applied Computer Science

Hometown: Valsad, Gujarat, India

What are you most looking forward to when speaking with alumni this semester?
I’m eager not just to learn about their time at Dalhousie, but also to inform them about the latest advancements and improvements happening at the university. Whether it’s the program for BIPOC students launched last year or the recent achievements of the Employment Equity Plan.

David Fidelis Okpe

Degree: Master of Engineering, Mineral Resource Engineering

Hometown: Abuja, Nigeria

What’s been your most memorable Dal experience so far?
My most memorable experience has been meeting people from different backgrounds and learning about their cultures, beliefs and ways of life.

Eira Abrigo

Degree: Second Year, Bachelor of Arts

Hometown: Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada

What motivated you to join Dal’s Digital Engagement Centre?
I joined Dal’s Digital Engagement Centre because I’m interested in connecting with my peers and establishing rapport with members of the Dalhousie community, while doing meaningful work that gives back to my community.

Elizabeth McGraw

Degree: Third year, Double Major in Law, Justice, and Society and Economics

Hometown: Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada

Why did you choose Dalhousie?
I decided to attend Dalhousie because of its reputation. Dalhousie is a well respected and well know school that values its academics. Part of the reason why I chose Dal is because of its long and rich history. I’m from Nova Scotia and have always seen myself going here.

Maha Shakil

Degree: Fourth year, Bachelor of Science (majoring in Neuroscience)

Hometown: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

What are you most looking forward to when speaking with alumni this semester?
I’m excited to connect with alumni this semester to learn about their journeys beyond Dalhousie and how their experiences here have influenced their careers and lives. It’s an invaluable opportunity to gain insights, seek advice, and establish connections with individuals who share a common bond through our alma mater. I’m eager to hear their stories and be inspired by their accomplishments.

Mobina Zareie

Degree: Second year, Business (Master of Science)

Hometown: Tehran, Iran

What’s been your most memorable Dal experience so far?
My most memorable Dal experience has been my involvement in research projects at the Rowe School of Business. Collaborating with prominent professors and industry partners has been incredibly enriching. It has provided me with hands-on experience and insights into real-world business challenges.

Pratik Bhawar

Degree: Master of Health Administration

Hometown: Mumbai, India

Why did you choose Dalhousie?
I chose Dalhousie as it is one of the most imminent universities in Atlantic Canada, with a diverse student population and strong professional standing in the health sector of Nova Scotia.

Shivang Desai

Degree: Fourth year, Bachelor of Computer Science

Hometown: Vadodara, Gujarat, India

What’s been your most memorable Dal experience so far?
The most memorable Dal experience that I’ve had so far was attending a thought-provoking guest lecture by a renowned expert in my field of study. It not only expanded my horizons but also ignited a passion for lifelong learning, which has been a defining aspect of my time here at Dalhousie.

Siddharth Rajan

Degree: Second year, Master of Applied Science

Hometown: Pune, MH, India

What motivated you to join Dal’s Digital Engagement Centre?
I was motivated to join Dal’s Student Engagement Center for a few key reasons. I see it as a way of giving back to the university that has supported me through its funding programs. I’m also excited about the opportunity to speak with alumni and eager to enhance my communication skills in a practical setting.

Simran Arora

Degree: Bachelor of Computer Science

Hometown: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

What motivated you to join Dal’s Digital Engagement Centre?
This experience with provide me with the opportunity to make a positive impact on Dalhousie’s community by allowing me to contribute to fundraising projects. I also enjoy the work culture and the respectful, inclusive work environment here!

Waleed Tariq Ghumman

Degree: First year, Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Hometown: Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan

What’s been your most memorable Dal experience so far?
Apart from the rich culture and diversity on the campus, I find the faculty members as well as the students profoundly kind and friendly. My most memorable Dal experience so far was orientation day. On orientation day, not only did I learn about all the opportunities and growing potential Dal has to offer to its students, but most importantly, I met with faculty from the law department and was deeply impressed with their knowledge and expertise in the field of law.

Gurleen Kaur

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Hometown: Delhi, India

Why did you choose Dalhousie?
The program which I always wanted to study was provided by Dalhousie along with many other universities, but the decision to choose Dalhousie came along by seeing the inclusion of students in co-curricular activities and the great alumni!

Contact us

The Digital Engagement Centre can be reached at 902-601-5305. The Centre is open Monday-Thursday from 5:00 – 9:00 PM AST and Sundays from 1:00 – 5:00 PM AST. If you’re interested in making a gift today, please visit giving.dal.ca. For more information or questions, please contact Venna Penney, Office of Advancement, at venna.penney@dal.ca.