Dal News - Student Life /news.html Dal News - Student Life Thu, 12 Jun 2025 03:54:51 GMT 2025-06-12T03:54:51Z Grad profile: Empowering community through health care /news/2025/06/12/grad-profile--empowering-community-through-health-care.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Driven by passion and resilience, Andrea Paul-McCoy, an Indigenous nurse from Natoaganeg, overcomes personal and systemic challenges to become a culturally grounded Nurse Practitioner serving her community. Student Life Convocation Health Professions Nursing Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/12/grad-profile--empowering-community-through-health-care.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Terry Murray-Arnold 2025-06-12T11:30:00Z Grad profile: Embracing ambition /news/2025/06/11/grad-profile--mohammed-hamedelniel.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mohammed Hamedelniel turned a side hustle into a thriving real estate venture, all while earning his degree, leading campus life, and chasing big dreams with entrepreneurial drive. Student Life Convocation Management Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/11/grad-profile--mohammed-hamedelniel.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sonya Jampolsky 2025-06-11T11:30:00Z Grad profile: 'They'd be so proud' /news/2025/06/11/grad-profile---they-d-be-so-proud-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Veterinarian Dr. Lesley Zwicker earns her fifth degree — an online blended MBA from Âé¶¹Éç — honoring her late parents and expanding her impact in veterinary radiology and leadership. Student Life Convocation Management Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/11/grad-profile---they-d-be-so-proud-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Renée Hartleib 2025-06-11T11:30:00Z A milestone moment: Dal celebrates first graduates of groundbreaking Black and African Diaspora Studies major /news/2025/06/10/grad-profiles-black-and-african-diaspora-studies.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews This spring, Âé¶¹Éç marks a historic milestone as the first graduates of its Black and African Diaspora Studies major cross the Convocation stage. Meet James Dixon and Portia Wright. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Science Convocation Community & Culture Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/10/grad-profiles-black-and-african-diaspora-studies.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad and Genevieve MacIntyre 2025-06-10T11:30:00Z Grad profile: A political awakening abroad /news/2025/06/10/grad-profile-a-political-awakening.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Meaghan De Adder’s global adventure sparked a powerful political awakening — from Halifax roots to Seoul streets — and a thesis that challenges injustice towards women. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Political Science International Development Studies Convocation Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/10/grad-profile-a-political-awakening.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2025-06-10T11:30:00Z Grad profile: Making sense of identity /news/2025/06/10/grad-profile-mystique-culture.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Uihyeok Jung, a Korean immigrant to Canada, overcame language barriers, embraced his cultural identity, and pursued sociology and history, culminating in award-winning research on Korean emotion and social movements. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences History Convocation Sociology and Social Anthropology Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/10/grad-profile-mystique-culture.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2025-06-10T11:30:00Z Grad profile: Raves to revival /news/2025/06/10/grad-profile--from-raves-to-revival.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From growing up between Montreal and Saudi Arabia to finding creative purpose at Âé¶¹Éç, Mahmoud Istanbouli’s path to architecture has been anything but conventional. Student Life Architecture and Planning Convocation Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/10/grad-profile--from-raves-to-revival.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Solange Richer de Lafleche 2025-06-10T11:30:00Z Grad profile: Planning with purpose /news/2025/06/10/grad-profile--planning-with-purpose.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews After years supporting people experiencing housing insecurity, Katie Brousseau returned to Âé¶¹Éç to pursue a Master of Planning. Now graduating, she reflects on the power of policy, the value of community, and her deepening commitment to equity in the housing system. Student Life Architecture and Planning Convocation Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/10/grad-profile--planning-with-purpose.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Solange Richer de Lafleche 2025-06-10T11:30:00Z Grad Profile: From criminology to the Berlin opera /news/2025/06/11/grad-profile-sophia-maskine-music-opera.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sophia Maskine made what she described as a risky decision going back to school for music. But now she’s headed to Berlin, taking on a role with the Berlin Opera Academy and eager to immerse herself in the rich operative culture. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Convocation Music Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/11/grad-profile-sophia-maskine-music-opera.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2025-06-10T08:30:00Z Grad profile: Around the world and back /news/2025/06/11/grad-profile-liam-oko-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Liam Oko remembers sneaking into the Bauer Theater in Antigonish to watch his mom’s rehearsals. Now, with his BA in Theatre, he’ll be on stage himself this summer. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Theatre Convocation Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:00:00 GMT /news/2025/06/11/grad-profile-liam-oko-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2025-06-10T08:00:00Z Grad profile: A new beginning on the farm /news/2025/06/09/grad-profile-animal-science.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jacqueline Fogel traded the big city for Truro, a leap of faith through which she found a new calling in conservation and animal health. Agriculture Student Life Convocation Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:49:00 GMT /news/2025/06/09/grad-profile-animal-science.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-06-09T12:49:00Z Grad profile: From combat boots to crop science /news/2025/06/09/grad-profile-boots-crops.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From deployment in Afghanistan to the greenhouses of academia, Jeff Robinson has charted an extraordinary path — trading combat boots for a lab coat in pursuit of a deeper understanding of plant science. Agriculture Student Life Convocation Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/09/grad-profile-boots-crops.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-06-09T11:30:00Z Grad profile: Cultured ambitions /news/2025/06/09/grad-profile-agriculture-family-cheesemaking.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Blending history with hands-on global experience, Myles Sweet is creating a future in artisanal cheesemaking that draws inspiration from both his family’s dairy roots in Nova Scotia and his international education in food business. Agriculture Student Life Convocation Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/09/grad-profile-agriculture-family-cheesemaking.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-06-06T11:30:00Z Grad profile: An epic journey involving teeth /news/2025/05/30/grad-profile--an-epic-journey-involving-teeth.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dentistry grad Jimmy Hall hits the road to Alaska on an 8,000-kilometre journey with his mom riding shotgun — while his wife and daughter fly ahead — to begin a bold new chapter in dentistry. Student Life Convocation Dentistry Fri, 30 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT /news/2025/05/30/grad-profile--an-epic-journey-involving-teeth.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Cheryl Bell 2025-05-30T15:00:00Z Grad profile: The community connection /news/2025/05/30/grad-profile--the-community-connection.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Katherine Houser was inspired to pursue medicine after hearing stories of her mother's dedication as a nurse growing up. Now a family medicine resident, she champions equity, patient empowerment, and systemic reform, aiming to transform care in her hometown of Moncton. Medicine Student Life Convocation Fri, 30 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/05/30/grad-profile--the-community-connection.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2025-05-30T11:30:00Z Grad profile: Mentorship in medicine /news/2025/05/30/grad-profile--mentorship-in-medicine.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Ariel Provo overcame personal and systemic challenges to pursue medicine. As an anesthesiology resident, she now champions mentorship and representation, empowering Black youth to see themselves in STEM and healthcare careers. Medicine Student Life Convocation Fri, 30 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/05/30/grad-profile--mentorship-in-medicine.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2025-05-30T11:30:00Z Grad profile: Resilience and representation /news/2025/05/30/grad-profile--resilience-and-representation-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Inspired by the rich heritage of Missanabie Cree First Nation and Millbrook First Nation in her medical pursuits, Dr. Jordin Fletcher is dedicatated to embracing land-based approaches and relational ways of knowing in her future practice. Student Life Convocation Community & Culture Fri, 30 May 2025 10:15:00 GMT /news/2025/05/30/grad-profile--resilience-and-representation-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2025-05-30T10:15:00Z Grad profile: Fostering advocacy, joy, and community /news/2025/05/30/grad-profile--fostering-advocacy--joy--and-community-in-the-blac.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Lorenze Cromwell, an eighth-generation African Nova Scotian, fostered advocacy, joy, and community with other Black law students through his involvement with the Âé¶¹Éç Black Law Students’ Association. Law Student Life Convocation Fri, 30 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT /news/2025/05/30/grad-profile--fostering-advocacy--joy--and-community-in-the-blac.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Hurley 2025-05-30T09:00:00Z Grad profile: Shaping the law with hope /news/2025/05/30/grad-profile--shaping-the-law-with-hope.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ana Speranza was drawn to Schulich Law based on its reputation for collegiality and commitment to public service, which reflected the reasons she wanted to pursue law as a career. Law Student Life Convocation Fri, 30 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT /news/2025/05/30/grad-profile--shaping-the-law-with-hope.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Hurley 2025-05-30T09:00:00Z Cheers to the Class of 2025! /news/2025/05/30/cheers-class-of-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews This time of year, it's all about celebrating our amazing graduates. Get to know just some of our newest alumni with our grad profile series. Student Life Convocation Community & Culture Fri, 30 May 2025 08:00:00 GMT /news/2025/05/30/cheers-class-of-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2025-05-30T08:00:00Z Michelle Wang's remarkable path: From local activism to national recognition /news/2025/05/06/mccall-macbain-dalhousie-2025-michelle-wang.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Discover how this recent Dal grad grew from a quiet student into a McCall MacBain Scholarship winner, driven by her passion for community service and academic excellence. Research Student Life Arts and Social Sciences News Sociology and Social Anthropology Tue, 06 May 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/05/06/mccall-macbain-dalhousie-2025-michelle-wang.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-05-06T13:00:00Z 'I've always felt part of a family': Dal's Barley Party turns 15 /news/2025/04/29/barley-party-2025-graduates.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A tradition since 2010, 92 graduates on the Agricultural Campus were presented with their Barley Rings at a special anniversary celebration. Agriculture Student Life Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/29/barley-party-2025-graduates.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-04-29T12:30:00Z He's not a dentistry student — but you'd never know it /news/2025/04/17/malek-mahmoud-dalhousie-dentistry.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Malek Mahmoud studies Microbiology and Immunology at Dal, but it's what he does in his spare time that's setting him on the path for a career in dentistry. Student Life Dentistry Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/17/malek-mahmoud-dalhousie-dentistry.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Cheryl Bell 2025-04-16T11:30:00Z Sisters take plunge to fulfill Oxford dream in final year /news/2025/04/15/oxford-study-abroad-dalhousie-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Last fall, Sarah and Rawan Morshed became the first Dal Computer Science students to study abroad at Oxford University — an adventure the graduating students found academically inspiring and culturally rich. Student Life Computer Science Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/15/oxford-study-abroad-dalhousie-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Morgane Evans 2025-04-15T11:30:00Z Students scale new heights with Toronto tower pitch /news/2025/04/11/dalhousie-real-estate-competition-win.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal delegation wows real-estate experts at international case competition with its unique development proposal and brings home first win ever for Atlantic Canada. Student Life Management Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/04/11/dalhousie-real-estate-competition-win.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-04-10T11:30:00Z