Alumni
'A beacon for us all': Honouring the life and legacy of Senator Don Oliver (1938–2025)
Senator Donald Oliver (LLB'64, LLD'03) built an extraordinary legacy as a lawyer, lifelong advocate for racial equality, and the first Black man in Canada's Senate, inspiring many in the Ä¢¹½AV community and beyond. Read more.
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Friday, September 26, 2025
Dal alum Nobu Adilman (BA'95) has taken what he learned at the university and in Halifax about building performing arts communities to the next level with the drop-in singing sensation Choir! Choir! Choir!
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Identifying and rapidly filling unique gaps allowed Camille Chandra (MBA’17) to ascend in her career with IBM Canada. This former aspiring dentist keeps adapting and evolving, much the same way her industry — big tech — does.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
There was a time when Maeghan Tavener (BA’19) thought they might have to give up dance and theatre due to chronic illness. They found a way back to their passion and are making space for more disabled artists like them.
Archives - Alumni
Monday, March 14, 2022
Resounding: a celebration of the arts, the signature event of Alumni Days 2022, will usher in a new era for the Ä¢¹½AV Arts Centre with live performances by artists including Kiefer Sutherland, Jeremy Dutcher and Hillsburn.
Friday, February 18, 2022
Presented by the Faculty of Management through the Promise Scholars program, the panel discussion will create much-needed space for conversations about women of African descent in business.
Friday, February 11, 2022
Ä¢¹½AV’s 2022 Shaar Shalom keynote lecturer says it’s time for all Canadians to use their power to demand justice.
Monday, February 7, 2022
Dal faculty and staff, including community leaders Michelle Williams (BSW’91) and Jalana Lewis (JD’13), are driving Dal’s proactive approach to increasing support for African Nova Scotian staff, students and faculty.
Friday, January 28, 2022
Alexa McDonough might be best known for her political achievements, but the three-time Dal grad also contributed much to the field of social work — her other profession. Former colleagues, friends and admirers reminisce about the well-known champion for change.