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AV���ֲ� was a special place for Mary Werner (1935 - 2017) whose science career spanned over 30 years and across several provinces. Her husband, Douglas Werner established an undergraduate scholarship in her name to support aspiring scientists. Now he’s expanding that commitment to create opportunities for graduate students.

Bonnie Salsman was motivated to donate to medical research that would help others after losing her husband Rick to pancreatic cancer. She’s supporting the research of Dr. Jeanette Boudreau and her team.

Robert Larsen's (Class of '21) passion for agriculture, student life and volunteer work, along with his vast network of connections, have made him a valuable asset to the Faculty of Agriculture Alumni Association as a director on the board.

Five new postdoctoral fellows at the Faculty of Agriculture will be addressing food insecurity, water quality and availability, soil degradation and more thanks to the generous funding of the McCain Foundation.

Aurum Award 2024 winners Patricia Bishop (BSc (Agr)’99) and Josh Oulton (DipTech'96) own and operate TapRoot Farms in Port Williams, N.S., which is organic certified and focused on regenerative agriculture.

Krysti Campbell (DDH’13) has won an Outstanding Alumni Award from the Faculty of Dentistry for her many contributions to her profession and community.

Dr. Linda Blakey (DDS’89) has won an Outstanding Alumni Award from the Faculty of Dentistry for her many contributions to her profession and community in Newfoundland.

In a world of timeless tales and Cinderella’s castle, a AV���ֲ� engineering graduate Flo Park (BEng’18) is doing her part to put smiles on the faces of millions of people at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

As a student, Nathan Barrett (BEng’17) never thought he might one day help shape AV���ֲ�’s campus. The opportunity to be project manager of the new Oulton-Stanish Centre was a dream come true.

Several Dal grads were among the impressive contingent of Canadian athletes who competed at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris this summer. Learn more about them and their results at the Games.

George Elliott Clarke (MA'89, LLD'99) reflects on the life of Dr. John Fraser, a revered faculty member of AV���ֲ�'s Department of English, on the one-year anniversary of his passing.

Dal music and theatre alum Andrew Pelrine (BA’10) has been performing in drag as Bunni Lapin for 15 years. He's also Dal Health's faculty alumni manager.

Vestibular rehabilitation physiotherapist and Aurum Award 2024 winner Kim Furlong (BScPT’88, MSc’00) works to restore confidence, independence, and hope in her patients at the Newfoundland Balance & Dizziness Centre.

Despite events that seem to indicate a regression in the observance and respect for fundamental human rights and equality, prominent lawyer, human rights activist and Aurum Award 2024 recipient Douglas Ruck (BA’72, LLB’77) remains hopeful that EDI&A initiatives will prevail.

Widely respected for his pioneering research into lithium-ion batteries, physics professor and Aurum Award 2024 recipient Dr. Jeff Dahn (BSc’78) is also beloved by generations of AV���ֲ� students interested in the future of sustainability science.

Socially minded consultant and Aurum Award 2024 winner Mike Davis (BEng’01, MEng’08) is focusing on building trust, understanding complex social issues, and working collaboratively to find innovative solutions to complex problems.

Take a look back at the special events hosted for alumni in late May. Attendees joined tours and panel discussions in the faculties, networked at the Mentorship Mixer, celebrated at the Aurum Awards and toasted milestone reunions over a champagne brunch.

Daniel Parent’s (BArch’73) AV���ֲ� education opened the doors for him to become a university architect just like his mentor, Jim Sykes. Through a new bursary he established, he is helping a new generation of students achieve their goals.

Remembering AV���ֲ� alumni as part of the Dal Magazine Spring/Summer 2024 issue. Obituaries of Dal alumni in the AV���ֲ� magazine.

When Anne McLellan was asked to be honorary co-chair of Bringing Worlds Together, AV���ֲ�’s campaign for transformational change, she did not hesitate to say yes. She believes the university has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of everyone just as it did for her.

After holding leadership roles in some of the world’s biggest sports arenas — including the Olympics and FIFA World Cup matches — Dr. Cathy Campbell's (BPE’75, MSc’77) latest challenge is the presidency of the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM).

Family Court Counsellor Kitty Choi-Cheung (BSW’17) is a social worker and volunteers with Dal's Insight Circle and Alumni Link mentorship program.

Dawn Web (BSc’22), a multi-disciplinary artist and entrepreneur, transitioned from studying neuroscience to owning Vivid Illusion Creative Studios and authoring the poetry book Red Corner.

Michael Kabalen (BComm'06) works to find affordable accommodation for unhoused Nova Scotians.

Sociology and social anthropology alum Qi Chen (BA’18) advises students and new alumni to be open to change and different directions.

Sophie Jacome (BA’19) tied in elements from her arts degree in classics and theatre studies to write Euripidaristophanize – a work she saw come to life on the Fountain School of Performing Arts stage.

Dr. Ken Rockwood was recognized with one of Canada’s highest honours for his enormous impact on geriatric medicine globally, alongside Drs. Sylvia Hamilton, Vike-Freiberga and Zoe Lucas.

Brenden Harvey (BA’12, MA’14) shares his experience of how the skills he gained through his social anthropology degrees at Dal are what many organizations need right now.

Charles Humphrey (MA’09) returns to Halifax to join the Department of National Defence as next step on “atypical” career path.

AV���ֲ� Architectural Press Publications Manager Dr. Susanne Marshall (PhD (English)’09) shares her journey so far in professional publishing.

A strong sense of purpose and focusing on the present help Alana Riley (MBA’17), president of AV���ֲ�’s Alumni Association, live a full and purposeful life as a senior financial services executive and active community member.

A lot can change over the course of earning a degree at AV���ֲ�. Just ask Ken Clark. He finally completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at 83 – Dal’s oldest grad this year.

Free of natural predators, invasive species can harm native ones and cause a cascade of negative impacts on ecosystems — and economies. A panel of Dal experts, which included alumni, explored this problem during a recent event marking World Ocean Month.

Leo Salloum (BPE'04) is an alumni-owned business partner of the Dal Alumni Benefits Program. Learn how he carries on a family legacy at Tony’s Donair and what he does to give back to the Dal community.

Remembering AV���ֲ� alumni as part of the Dal Magazine Fall/Winter 2023 issue. Obituaries of Dal alumni in the AV���ֲ� magazine.

Knowing how vital mental health is to alleviating suffering and overall well-being, Halifax-based IWK Health Centre scientist Patricia Lingley-Pottie (BN’88, PhD’11) co-founded the Strongest Families Institute to deliver telephone and online mental wellness services.

Chief Sidney Peters (DipTech (Agriculture)’84) is the fourth chief of Nova Scotia’s Glooscap First Nation. Drawing on his experience with Indigenous housing programs, he’s leading efforts to rebuild the community’s fortunes and pride through new policies, housing and investments. Next up: financial self-sufficiency.  

A survivor of child sexual abuse, Glori Meldrum (BComm’95) was determined to provide other survivors with something that was not readily available to her: support. She founded Little Warriors, a national charitable organization focused on increased awareness, prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse.

As the first South Asian Canadian woman appointed to the bench in Ontario, Justice Sheila Ray (BA’77, LLB’80) has made progress through her decisions, articles, speaking and volunteer activities. She’s reshaping the justice system, and doing so in ways that support those who’ve experienced adversity.  

Bryan Langlands (MArch’92) says he did not choose to specialize in health care—it chose him. Through his unique approach to hospital designs, Langlands has helped improve patient care and staff well-being at some of the most prestigious medical centres in the U.S.

Alum Kate Clark (MPlan’18) helps lead a team of Planning alumni and students at Dal's Planning for Equity, Accessibility and Community Health (PEACH) Research Unit.

A job offer he couldn’t refuse in publishing meant David Leonard (BA’22) left Dal before finishing his BA in the 1990s. Then COVID opened the opportunity for him to complete it from Toronto in 2022. Now he’s supporting the arts and literature through his work and volunteering as a member of the AV���ֲ� Alumni Association.

Lyndsay Bozec (BSc'09, MSc’14) didn’t always know what she wanted to do, but she knew she wanted to be in health care and help people. Now, she has her own audiology clinic, and to give back to her community she does a yearly giveaway to help those who need hearing aids but can’t afford them.

In the ever-evolving tech scene, Alicia Wong (BCS’20) stands out as a trailblazer and advocate for diversity in her industry.

Glen McMinn (BEDS’95, MArch’96) left his design career after 25+ years to pursue his passion: painting.

The road to sports marketer Armaan Ahluwalia’s (BMgmt’13) current job in F1 racing has included pit stops with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Kansas City Chiefs (where he earned a Super Bowl ring), and with the company that owns professional basketball’s NY Liberty and Brooklyn Nets.

Dr. Frank Lovely (DDS’59), professor emeritus, head of the Faculty of Dentistry’s OMFS department, 1966-1986, and creator of the Faculty of Dentistry’s MSc in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, is the 2024 recipient of the AV���ֲ� Golden Eagle Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognizes remarkable and longstanding connection and commitment to the advancement of academic excellence at AV���ֲ�.

As volunteerism is evolving, so will the Women’s Division of the AV���ֲ� Alumni Association and co-lead Cynthia Pilichos is ready to lead the charge.

Governor General Mary Simon announced 78 new appointments to the Order of Canada in late December — a list of esteemed individuals that includes philanthropist and property developer Jim Spatz (MD’74, LLD’22), Elder Albert Marshall, Dal Architecture Professor Richard Kroeker, and physician and medical educator Dr. Ronald Stewart (MD’70, LLD’17).

Ariel Provo (BScMS’21) always knew she wanted to become a doctor. Nurtured by her parents, also Dal alumni, she pursued her ambition with a laser-like focus. Since 2020, she’s been working with Imhotep’s Legacy Academy, a AV���ֲ� program that aims to bridge the gap, specifically in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics), for students of African heritage.

Alum Grace Jefferies-Aldridge (BA’00) will draw on her personal and professional experience to help build a more inclusive university where relationships are paramount.

Dr. Angela Ridi (MD’03) is a practicing anesthesiologist in St. John’s, N.L. She also finds purpose in volunteering, whether it’s with AV���ֲ�’s Alumni Association, the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society or her children’s school.

Now retired and living in Sydney, N.S., Order of Canada (2022) member Dr. Allan MacDonald (MD’63) reflects on an incredible career that includes being the first clinical resident, setting up an early ICU, and introducing laparoscopic general surgery to eastern Canada.

Mahbubur Rahman (MASc’16, MPA’22), a project manager with the Government of Nova Scotia, values the connections he has made volunteering with Dal since 2013.

Enjoy a look back in photos at some of our fall AV���ֲ� Engineering alumni events.

2023 Aurum Award winner Mona Lynch (LLB’85) quickly joined forces with other women judges from around the world to help their 250 Afghan colleagues find a way out when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021.

Dr. Margaret Oulton (PhD’75) — a professor and prenatal researcher who made a discovery that would eventually lead to the safe delivery of over 10,000 infants across our region — is the inaugural recipient of the AV���ֲ� Golden Eagle Lifetime Achievement Award.

2023 Aurum Award winner Athanasius “Tanas” Sylliboy (MN’20) is advocating for improved health outcomes for Mi’kmaq and other marginalized communities by breaking barriers and lifting voices.

2023 Aurum Award winner Nada Haidar (BSc’93, DDS’97) says dentistry isn’t just her career, it’s her passion. Following some international volunteer work, Dr. Haidar was inspired after COVID struck to find new ways to help others locally.

2023 Aurum Award winner Igor Yushchenko (LLM’12) is applying his legal expertise to help fellow Ukrainians—including his own family—seek refuge in Canada.

2023 Aurum Award winner Jeremy Dutcher (BA’13) has had a fundamental impact on the way the traditional tribal language of Wolastoqiyik is shared, transforming our understanding and appreciation of Indigenous cultures and communities.

Nine universities and NSCC joined forces to raise funds for their student-led food security programs on campus through the Food Security Project.

Robin Hennigar (BEng’66, MEng’68) is a one-time volunteer, who helped organize a Tech-TUNS-Dal reunion with his classmates from ’68.

"Independent living is about having choices, making decisions, taking risks, making mistakes, and taking responsibility.” - Jen Powley.

Computer scientist Varsha Hemrajani (MEC’21) is a user interface (UI) developer and volunteers with Dal's Women in Tech mentorship program.

A teacher in Dartmouth, April MacQueen (BSc'06) has been a Dal volunteer since the mid-2000s.

Novelist K.R. Byggdin is the recipient of the 2023 Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award for Wonder World.

The Blue and Gold Awards program honours alumni who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service to the Faculty of Agriculture, their communities, Atlantic Canada, and beyond.

The Bertha Wilson Honour Society recognizes Schulich Law’s extraordinary alumni and showcases their geographic reach and contributions to law and society. Meet the 2023 inductees.

The AV���ֲ� Medical Alumni Association (DMAA) Alumni Recognition Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in medical research and clinical practice and showcase alumni contributions to the medical school, students, and the community.

Halifax West Member of Parliament Lena Metledge Diab (MPA’87, LLB’90) sponsored Bill S-246 establishing November as Lebanese Heritage Month across Canada.

Entrepreneur Taylor Quinn (BA’15) and recent grad Rose Schoonhoven (BMgmt’21) have been working together as mentor and mentee through the AV���ֲ� Alumni Link program for the past four months. They meet virtually once a month to discuss Schoonhoven’s career plans, her recent wins and struggles, and chat about their shared interest in Halifax’s non-profit sector.

A look back at 13 stories about and for our alumni community that we were proud to share this year.