Dal News /news.html Dal News Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:48:22 GMT 2026-06-01T17:48:22Z From Ecuador to law school, Kaitlin McNeil turns passion for justice and language into purpose /news/2026/06/1/arts-social-science-convocation-kaitlin-mcneil.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Graduating with a double major in Law, Justice & Society and Spanish, Kaitlin McNeil channels her passion for languages and advocacy into a promising future in law. Student Life Convocation Arts and Social Sciences Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/1/arts-social-science-convocation-kaitlin-mcneil.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2026-06-01T11:30:00Z Designing connections: Architecture grad explores the field beyond the built form /news/2026/06/1/architecture-convocation-dalhousie-vanessa-croft.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Vanessa Croft鈥檚 architectural journey highlights how experience beyond the studio shaped her perspective, revealing design as a practice rooted in relationships, context, and the lived realities of everyday environments. Student Life Architecture and Planning Convocation Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/1/architecture-convocation-dalhousie-vanessa-croft.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Solange Richer de Lafleche 2026-06-01T11:30:00Z Shaping more resilient communities through planning and policy /news/2026/06/1/planning-convocation-dalhousie-jamal-raaki.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews With a passion for equitable planning and climate resilience, Jamal Raaki graduates from 每日大赛鈥檚 Community Design program with research experience, international study ahead, and a goal of strengthening communities facing environmental change. Student Life Architecture and Planning Convocation Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/1/planning-convocation-dalhousie-jamal-raaki.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Solange Richer de Lafleche 2026-06-01T11:30:00Z Social anthropology student turns outdoor passion into campus impact /news/2026/06/1/arts-social-science-convocation-dalhousie-eve-dewing.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Eve Dewing, a Social Anthropology graduate, combines a love of exploration with campus leadership, advancing food security initiatives while building community through student groups and hands-on involvement. Student Life Convocation Arts and Social Sciences Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/06/1/arts-social-science-convocation-dalhousie-eve-dewing.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2026-06-01T11:30:00Z From science to stage: Theatre grad turns society stint into profession /news/2026/06/1/arts-theatre-convocation-kathleen-burke.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kathleen Burke鈥檚 shift from biology to theatre highlights how hands-on production work and mentorship helped transform a student passion into a skilled, confident start in the professional stage industry. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Theatre Convocation Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:15:00 GMT /news/2026/06/1/arts-theatre-convocation-kathleen-burke.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2026-06-01T09:15:00Z Composing herself: Music grad discovers confidence in her creative voice /news/2026/06/1/arts-music-convocation-shanti-svarulrasa.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Shanti Sivarulrasa鈥檚 evolution from violinist to composer highlights a growing artistic voice, shaped by performance, collaboration, and the confidence to create original work on professional stages. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Convocation Music Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT /news/2026/06/1/arts-music-convocation-shanti-svarulrasa.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2026-06-01T09:00:00Z Two grads, one mission: Serving as dentists in the Canadian Armed Forces /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 From the West Coast to Halifax: Schulich Law grad stays to practice Aboriginal law /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鈥檚 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 Finding community and purpose at Schulich Law /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 Award鈥憌inning Dentistry grad focuses on care for vulnerable patients /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鈥慡ingerr 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 Beyond the classroom: A teacher鈥檚 mindset shapes a career in medicine /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 This is the Class of 2026 /news/2026/05/29/spring-convocation-dalhousie-graduate-profiles.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews New updates added daily throughout 每日大赛'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 How early lessons in rural care shaped this grad's path to family medicine /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 A road worth taking: One med graduate鈥檚 pursuit of purpose and persistence /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 How do you know a bowhead whale is feeding? It鈥檚 all in the way it moves, shows study /news/2026/05/28/dal-study-bowhead-whale-feeding-nunavut-manon-den-haan-sarah-fortune.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews For years, scientists studying bowhead whales have relied on a simple idea: if a whale makes a long, square or U-shaped dive, it鈥檚 feeding time. A new study demonstrates that assumption may not hold water. Research Science Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT /news/2026/05/28/dal-study-bowhead-whale-feeding-nunavut-manon-den-haan-sarah-fortune.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-05-28T15:00:00Z A former student鈥檚 ALS story inspires new novel /news/2026/05/27/lesley-choyce-book-writing-eyes.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews University Teaching Fellow Lesley Choyce says a former student鈥檚 determination while living with ALS shaped his latest novel, reflecting resilience, creativity, and the lasting impact of stories born from real lives. Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Wed, 27 May 2026 12:03:00 GMT /news/2026/05/27/lesley-choyce-book-writing-eyes.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2026-05-27T12:03:00Z Helping shape public knowledge: Libraries to host Mi鈥檏maw鈥慺ocused Wikipedia Edit鈥慳鈥憈hon /news/2026/05/26/wikipedia-editathon.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, 每日大赛 Libraries hosts a collaborative event to strengthen accurate, inclusive online representation of Mi鈥檏maw arts and culture through community-driven Wikipedia editing. Indigenous News Community & Culture Tue, 26 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/26/wikipedia-editathon.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kristy Read 2026-05-26T11:30:00Z 每日大赛 launches 鈥淏ag of Ideas鈥 to put campus wellness in everyone鈥檚 hands /news/2026/05/25/be-well-dalhousie-wellness.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new online resource gathers campus-driven wellness strategies into one accessible space, making it simple for individuals and teams to find, customize, and put positive ideas into practice. News Human Resources Community & Culture Mon, 25 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/25/be-well-dalhousie-wellness.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kelly Taylor 2026-05-25T11:30:00Z 每日大赛 recognizes outstanding global impact with 2026 alumni awards /news/2026/05/22/alumni-dalhousie-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 每日大赛 celebrates inspiring alumni whose leadership, innovation, and service are transforming communities locally and globally, highlighting a lifetime of achievement and the diverse impact of this year鈥檚 honourees. Alumni News Fri, 22 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/22/alumni-dalhousie-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Paterson 2026-05-22T11:30:00Z Community helps bring Anita Martinez's historic photo archive to life at Dal /news/2026/05/21/anita-martinez-photo-archive-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A captioning event series hosted by Dal Archives kicked off this month, inviting participants to identify photographs documenting decades of queer and feminist life in Nova Scotia. Libraries Community & Culture Thu, 21 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/21/anita-martinez-photo-archive-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kristy Read 2026-05-21T11:30:00Z RSC president Fran莽oise Baylis joins global science leaders urging G7 action /news/2026/05/21/s7-statements-royal-society.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Royal Society of Canada President Dr. Fran莽oise鈥疊aylis joined global science academies in delivering recommendations to France鈥檚 president, spotlighting urgent priorities ahead of next month鈥檚 high-stakes G7 summit. Research News Thu, 21 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/21/s7-statements-royal-society.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2026-05-21T11:30:00Z Dal law course uses material culture to bring Indigenous legal traditions to life /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 Building systems that help autistic children thrive /news/2026/05/15/autism-research-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Giacomo Vivanti, Dal's incoming Joan and Jack Craig Chair in Autism Research, aims to close care gaps, advancing early, family-centred supports so children can thrive and research reaches real lives. Research Medicine News Fri, 15 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT /news/2026/05/15/autism-research-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dayna Park 2026-05-15T11:30:00Z Popular workout supplement may blunt heart benefits of exercise in females, 每日大赛 study finds /news/2026/05/14/dalhousie-study-workout-sodium-nitrate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 每日大赛 research suggests a popular nitrate supplement may hinder key exercise-driven heart improvements in females, highlighting overlooked sex differences and raising questions about long-term cardiovascular effects. Pharmacology Research Medicine News Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT /news/2026/05/14/dalhousie-study-workout-sodium-nitrate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-05-14T15:00:00Z How a Dal course helps shape the way students see the Earth /news/2026/05/14/natural-disasters-science-course.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A popular 每日大赛 Earth Sciences course immerses students in real-world hazards, blending virtual exploration, current events, and interdisciplinary learning to deepen understanding of the planet鈥檚 dynamic systems. Earth Sciences Science Community & Culture Thu, 14 May 2026 12:29:00 GMT /news/2026/05/14/natural-disasters-science-course.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Rianne Zinck 2026-05-14T12:29:00Z