/news.html Dal News - Student Life Fri, 29 May 2026 17:12:34 GMT 2026-05-29T17:12:34Z /news/2026/05/29/dentistry-convocation-lina-hachemi-matt-kelvey.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews After winding paths and pivotal setbacks, Lina Hachemi and Matt Kelvey chart a new course by combining clinical skill, service, and purpose as they launch careers in uniform. Student Life Dentistry Convocation Fri, 29 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/29/dentistry-convocation-lina-hachemi-matt-kelvey.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Cheryl Bell 2026-05-29T14:30:00Z /news/2026/05/29/law-convocation-aaron-tolkamp.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A focus on Indigenous law, community advocacy, and the Weldon Tradition shaped Aaron Tolkamp’s experience at Schulich Law and continues to guide their path into legal practice. Law Student Life Convocation Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/29/law-convocation-aaron-tolkamp.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-05-29T11:30:00Z /news/2026/05/29/law-convocation-sybil-danykwhite.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews After a cross-country move to Halifax, Sybil Danyk-White found community, leadership opportunities, and a path into public interest law grounded in advocacy and connection. Student Life Convocation Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/29/law-convocation-sybil-danykwhite.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-05-29T11:30:00Z /news/2026/05/29/dentistry-convocation-vanessa-dairo-singerr.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Doctor of Dental Surgery graduate Vanessa Dairo‑Singerr is heading to a hospital-based residency, building on years of academic excellence and community service to expand care for patients with complex health needs. Student Life Convocation Dentistry Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/29/dentistry-convocation-vanessa-dairo-singerr.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Cheryl Bell 2026-05-29T11:30:00Z /news/2026/05/29/medicine-convocation-dalhousie-adrian-chan.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Adrian Chan brings a background in teaching to his medical training, carrying forward a deep commitment to understanding patients, mentoring learners, and practising thoughtfully as he begins residency in diagnostic radiology in Nova Scotia. Medicine Student Life Convocation Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/29/medicine-convocation-dalhousie-adrian-chan.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2026-05-29T11:30:00Z /news/2026/05/29/spring-convocation-dalhousie-graduate-profiles.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews New updates added daily throughout pilipiliÂþ»­'s Spring Convocation 2026. Student Life Alumni Community & Culture Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/29/spring-convocation-dalhousie-graduate-profiles.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-05-29T11:30:00Z /news/2026/05/29/medicine-convocation-marika-schenkels.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Quietly shaped by childhood experiences with her dad, Marika Schenkels will soon begin her rural family medicine residency in British Columbia with plans to return and practice in Nova Scotia. Student Life Medicine Convocation Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT /news/2026/05/29/medicine-convocation-marika-schenkels.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2026-05-29T10:00:00Z /news/2026/05/29/medicine-convocation-korede-akindoju.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews While most 15-year-olds were at summer camp, Korede Akindoju was volunteering at the IWK Health Centre. Now, years of persistence and self-belief have brought him back as an orthopaedic surgery resident. Medicine Student Life Convocation Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT /news/2026/05/29/medicine-convocation-korede-akindoju.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2026-05-29T10:00:00Z /news/2026/05/20/indigenous-law-course-material.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students explore Indigenous legal principles through hands-on, land-based learning in this new course, building relationships with nature and creating quillwork pieces that reflect law in practice. Law Student Life Community & Culture Wed, 20 May 2026 11:45:00 GMT /news/2026/05/20/indigenous-law-course-material.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-05-20T11:45:00Z /news/2026/05/08/barley-ring-celebration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From a father-son surprise to multi-generational families, this year’s Barley Party highlighted the deep ties linking students, alumni, and the future of agriculture. Student Life News Community & Culture Fri, 08 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/08/barley-ring-celebration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2026-05-08T11:30:00Z /news/2026/05/06/engineering-capstone-lighthouse-cape-breton.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Facing coastal erosion, Dalhousie civil engineering students tackled a real-world lighthouse protection challenge, earning top project honours for an innovative, industry-guided academic design. Student Life Engineering Wed, 06 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/06/engineering-capstone-lighthouse-cape-breton.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Theresa Anne Salah 2026-05-06T11:30:00Z /news/2026/04/24/welcome-centre-refresh.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A refreshed space, playful design elements, and a focus on connection are reshaping how prospective students experience Dal, turning a first visit into something memorable, personal, and distinctly Nova Scotian. Student Life News Community & Culture Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/24/welcome-centre-refresh.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-04-24T11:30:00Z /news/2026/04/22/exams-dalhousie-library.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews As exams and deadlines converge, the Killam and other campus libraries become places of problem‑solving, empathy, and practical help, highlighting how support services carry students through critical academic moments. Libraries Student Life News Community & Culture Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:18:00 GMT /news/2026/04/22/exams-dalhousie-library.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-04-22T13:18:00Z /news/2026/04/21/community-growth-award-melina-collins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Psychology student and varsity basketball player Melina Collins is this year's recipient of the Dr. Anne Marie Ryan Community Growth Award, recognized for her work bringing athletes and young learners together through a literacy mentorship program. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Science Community & Culture Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/21/community-growth-award-melina-collins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2026-04-21T11:30:00Z /news/2026/04/15/truro-start-dalhousie-student-experience.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews What began as a plan to study Marine Biology shifted after Sophie Cramm’s first year in Truro, where hands-on experiences sparked a lasting passion for Animal Science. Agriculture Student Life Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/15/truro-start-dalhousie-student-experience.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2026-04-15T11:30:00Z /news/2026/04/08/tigers-celebrated-end-of-year-with-some-big-wins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Record-setting performances and standout leadership were highlighted, with Cara MacDonald, Lukas Rudaitis, and fellow student-athletes earning top honours across sports, academics, and community impact. Sports Student Life News Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:51:00 GMT /news/2026/04/08/tigers-celebrated-end-of-year-with-some-big-wins.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie Sports Information 2026-04-08T17:51:00Z /news/2026/04/02/robotics-competition-dalhousie-engineering.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Engineering students got one shot to prove themselves in Dalhousie’s annual robotics design competition last week, as their autonomous robots navigated a demanding course following weeks of trial, error and late-night problem-solving. Student Life News Engineering Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/04/02/robotics-competition-dalhousie-engineering.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Wyatt Carling 2026-04-02T11:30:00Z /news/2026/03/31/work-integrated-learning-coop-awards-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews See how this year’s top co‑op students turned professional opportunities into impressive results, earning Dalhousie’s highest honour for work‑integrated learning. Student Life News Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:15:00 GMT /news/2026/03/31/work-integrated-learning-coop-awards-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan Shields and Meredith Murray 2026-03-31T11:15:00Z /news/2026/03/27/the-race-to-the-2026-3mt-title-enters-its-final-week.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Thirteen finalists will compete on March 31 for the 2026 3MT title — including the first‑ever undergraduate honours contender in the new wildcard category. Student Life Research News Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:30:00 GMT /news/2026/03/27/the-race-to-the-2026-3mt-title-enters-its-final-week.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Joshua Boyter 2026-03-27T23:30:00Z /news/2026/03/26/impact-awards-spotlight-dal-s-vibrant-culture-of-student-achieve.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal’s 15th annual Impact Awards brought students, faculty, and staff together to celebrate remarkable contributions in community service, student life, leadership, and society involvement across every corner of campus. Student Life Community & Culture Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT /news/2026/03/26/impact-awards-spotlight-dal-s-vibrant-culture-of-student-achieve.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jeffrey Lawton 2026-03-26T14:00:00Z /news/2026/03/26/dalhousie-board-of-governors-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so. Student Life Science Medicine Community & Culture Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/03/26/dalhousie-board-of-governors-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad, Graeme Gunn, Kate Rogers, Tanis Trainor 2026-03-26T11:30:00Z /news/2026/03/24/dal-magazine-spring-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Explore stories on Dal’s biomedical hub, research strengthening Canada’s sovereignty, the power of podcasting, and much more. Alumni Research Student Life News Community & Culture Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/03/24/dal-magazine-spring-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison DeLory 2026-03-24T11:30:00Z /news/2026/03/20/weldon-literary-moot.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews More than 80 people gathered for the 15th annual Weldon Literary Moot based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 Gothic novel Frankenstein, raising $4,530 for charity. Law Student Life Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT /news/2026/03/20/weldon-literary-moot.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-03-20T21:00:00Z /news/2026/03/9/behind-the-lecture-many-canadas.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A modern history course taught by Dr. Kassandra Luciuk reframes Canada through upheaval, challenging students to confront myths, recognize patterns across decades, and see today’s political tensions in a sharper, more revealing light. History Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/03/9/behind-the-lecture-many-canadas.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-03-12T11:30:00Z /news/2026/03/4/agriculture-student-junior-angus-stockman.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal student Austin Potts makes history with a national Angus award, using his winnings to expand his herd and pursue a promising future in Maritime agriculture. Agriculture Student Life News Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/03/4/agriculture-student-junior-angus-stockman.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2026-03-04T12:30:00Z