Something worth celebrating
Season’s greetings!
Looking back over the last year, we have a lot to be grateful for, and much to celebrate. In 2022, support from alumni was transformative to students. Donor contributions meant access to life-altering opportunities and experiences that might not otherwise have been possible. For many students, help came in the form of urgent financial assistance, extending a lifeline when it was needed the most. We could not be more grateful for our alumni friends who made all the difference.
During this festive time, we’re reflecting on everything that our extended community has made possible through their goodwill — and looking eagerly ahead to all that is to come in 2023.
Thank you for giving us something wonderful to celebrate!
Lightening the load: Easing financial burdens for medical students
The Dalhousie Medical Student Bursary helps alleviate debt so medical students can focus on becoming great doctors.
Multifaceted learning experiences for the next generation of scientists
Alumni donors create opportunities for science students to gain hands-on experience through work in research labs, internships and conferences.
GAP clinic provides a unique learning experience for all
Caring for patients in the Monday night Government Assisted Populations (GAP) dental clinic means a 12-hour day for the dental hygiene and dentistry students who work and volunteer there, but it provides a learning experience like no other.
When the world is your teacher – creating international opportunities for FASS students
Sociology student Tara Van Lunen says a study-tour to Colombia was an invaluable experience that gave her a broader perspective of the world—an opportunity she hopes other students will have the chance to benefit from.
Experiential learning opportunities open career doors for MREM student
Benjamin MacNeill realized he needed a competitive advantage for the wildlife conservation positions that interested him. Thanks to the Dalhousie Master of Resource Environmental program—and experiential learning made possible through alumni support—doors are opening for him.
Adopt a Tiger program primes player for success on and off the court
Fourth-year men’s basketball player Sam Wade is making the most of his time at Dalhousie both on and off the court. The Adopt a Tiger program offers supporters an opportunity to assist players like Wade and his fellow Tigers in their pursuit of excellence.
Helping performing artists follow their passions, explore their crafts and find their voices
Moving from Curitiba, Paraná Brazil to Halifax, Nova Scotia to study music was a big change for Lucas Hernandes Nascimento (BMus’18). So was the way in which Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts approaches performing arts education.
Architecture and planning students building a sustainable future
Renita Kralik (BSc’17) and Gabriel Malo are getting hands-on experience and learning how they can build a sustainable future as architects and planners.
Audiology alum hears the call for rural placement
Faculty of Health alum Melanie Santhikumar (MSc’21) is dedicated to providing access to hearing and communication healthcare to patients from underserved communities.
Cultiv8 program brings Agriculture student back to her roots
Third-year student Grace Ashworth had the opportunity to dig into agriculture and food production through SUSTAIN by Cultiv8.