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Amanda Kirby-Sheppard  –  Law, Student Life, Convocation
Friday, May 24, 2024
Onye Njoku was drawn to the Schulich School of Law's tight-knit and supportive community, offering her own time and leadership to student groups and university initiatives over the years.
Cheryl Bell  –  Student Life, Convocation, Dentistry
Friday, May 24, 2024
Mariam El-Aghil says there wasn’t a single defining moment that convinced her to become a dentist, but growing up during the civil war in Yemen played a big part.
Andrew Riley  –  Research, Graduate Studies
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Applications to compete in the annual AV¾ãÀÖ²¿-hosted Falling Walls Lab – Atlantic Canada pitch competition happening on Sept. 17 are now open.
Alison Auld  –  Research, Medicine
Thursday, May 23, 2024
In collaboration with leading cancer experts, AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ scientists have created a roadmap for the safe development of viruses to fight the deadly disease.
Sonya Jampolsky  –  Student Life, Management, Convocation
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Many things have taken Mary Mackay by surprise since she arrived at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿, most of all the change between who she was when she arrived and who she is now as she crosses the stage to receive her Bachelor of Management.
Sonya Jampolsky  –  Student Life, Management, Convocation
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Management and Science grad Arcel Siosan does not let anything come between him and his aspirations to make a difference.
Solange Richer de Lafleche  –  Student Life, Architecture and Planning, Convocation
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Master of Architecture graduate Stavros Kondeas reflects on the power of the lasting friendships and collaborations he’s formed and how they’ve spurred both academic and professional growth.
Connor Dalton  –  Student Life, Convocation, Management
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Registered nurse Moira MacArthur shifted from the frontlines of health care to an MBA, a tough decision that has opened new doors in her career.
Solange Richer de Lafleche  –  Student Life, Convocation, Architecture and Planning
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Master of Planning graduate Yaba Osifo's experience as a person with a disability has fuelled her commitment to fostering accessibility in the built environment.
Anastasiia Merkureva  –  Agriculture, Student Life, Convocation
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
A year abroad in Canada for Italian student Andrea Grigolon turned into a different kind of international adventure, earning a joint degree between AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ and Aeres University in the Netherlands through the International Food Business program.