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Explore highlights of ĢAV events since our last issue, along with a look at upcoming activities. Compiled by Alison DeLory.

Champagne Social

Friends came to the Champagne Social on May 24 to enjoy a delicious meal and celebrate reunion classes of those who graduated in years ending in “5” and “0”.

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A group of 7 people pose together holding a sign "Class of 1995" against a shiny gold backdrop.

Engagement Days

Yarmouth, Bridgewater (pictured) Sydney and beyond — Dal has been travelling the province for Engagement Days. The result? Deeper ties between ĢAV and communities across Nova Scotia through dialogue, outreach and innovation.

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Four people stand together smiling at a casual indoor event.

Grad class

The 2025 Diploma in Dental Hygiene grads were all smiles in the photo booth.

Five people holding signs wearing white lab coats over semi-formal attire at a celebratory event.

Convocation

Dal’s Spring 2025 Convocation featured 21 ceremonies, during which we welcomed more than 5,200 new grads to our alumni community. Meet some impressive new Dal alumni in the series of grad profiles.

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A group of women posing for a picture on the street with some holding bouquets of flowers and one in a graduation gown.

Nursing 75th

Dal’s School of Nursing celebrated its 75th anniversary with a gala luncheon and the launch of a new scholarship building on the 65th Anniversary Scholarship’s success. Damilola Iduye (MN’16) spoke about the validation that receiving the earlier award provided her.

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New Space Age

At a keynote lecture during Alumni Days, NASA astronaut, oceanographer and notable Dal alum Dr. Kathryn Sullivan (PhD'78) charted the promise and perils of modern space exploration. Associate Professor David Barclay hosted a panel discussion that followed.

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David Barclay stands with his arms behind his back next to Kathryn Sullivan with her arms crossed in front at the event.

Tasty Taters

An Aggies in the Community dinner featuring Tasty Taters brought together over 100 alumni, students, staff, faculty and community members. This educational, chef-curated event celebrated the humble potato and featured speakers including campus researchers as well as alum Greg Donald (Class of ’89), general manager of the PEI Potato Board.

A white plate on a black tablecloth with a mashed potato dish and cooked greens.

Women in STEM

In its 7th year, this networking event connected generations of women breaking barriers in science, technology, engineering and math. Crystal Parker (BCSc'24), Doris Grant (BScAgr’94, MScAgr'97) and Denise Pothier (BEng'93) shared their stories of career resilience.

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The three women in STEM event speakers and the host standing in front of the podium.

Entrepreneurship panel

The annual Neville Gilfoy panel discussion included health entrepreneurs who shared informative, inspiring and entertaining stories about how their companies got their start and how they navigate the health-care technology space.

Five event panelists stand in front of soft seating smiling with hands clasped in front.

New academic chair

At an event at the University of King’s College, community members from King’s and Dal celebrated a $3.5-million gift from AMS Healthcare and the J & W Murphy Foundation which has established the Roper-Hannah Chair in the History of Healthcare and Health Equity to serve both universities.

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Presidents William Lahey and Kim Brooks standing with Lisa Murphy and Karen Spaulding of the J & W Murphy Foundation and Helen Angus of AMS Healthcare in the King’s President’s Lodge during the event.

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Talking Democracy

Piya Chattopadhyay, Dr. Debra Thompson, and Doug Saunders participated in the fourth annual Stanfield Conversation which tackled “The US Election and Democracy’s Global Fate.”

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Celebrating philanthropy with friends and supporters

ĢAV’s annual Celebration of Philanthropy was an evening with valued friends and supporters, honouring the difference they make across Dal campuses and in communities.
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Gilkie looks on as Barker's pin is attached to her jacket lapel, both smiling, at the event.

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Alison DeLory

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Alison DeLory
Allison Langille
Matt Reeder
Andrew Riley

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