Dalhousie University Alumni

10/01/2026

This year's Stanfield Conversation On Democracy will focus on the topic, "After the Rupture: Democracy and Diversification in a Post-liberal World. Get a sense of what this year's conversation will discuss in this short video featuring Dr. Rachael Johnstone (BA'07), a Dalhousie alum and the Stanfield Fellow and Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Dalhousie University: https://youtu.be/sM7tXFr2dUo

On October 15th, we'll welcome panelists Maxwell Cameron (of the University of British Columbia), Lynette Ong (of the University of Toronto) and Sanjay Raparelia (of Toronto Metropolitan University ) to discuss the topic with guest moderator David Cochrane, host of CBC's Power & Politics.

Join the conversation on October 15th. Learn more at www.dal.ca/fass/stanfield-conversations

The 2026 Stanfield Conversation will be held live on Thursday, Octo...

09/29/2026

Dal alum Sarah Levy (BA’08) joins the latest season of Grey’s Anatomy! She’ll be playing expecting mother, Corrie Witty, on the upcoming 23rd season of the long-running medical drama. Tune in for the season premiere on October 15th on ABC. Congrats Sarah! 🎉

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Dalhousie University

09/22/2026

Last week, Dal alumni Ashley Hill (BA'13) and Dr. Rob Lennox (BSc'13) were announced as winners of Canada's Top 40 Under 40 — a national award celebrating outstanding achievers and innovators under the age of 40 in Canadian business.

Ashley Hill is the Founder & Executive Director of The PREP Academy, a non-profit organization that inspires and prepares African Nova Scotian high school students for college, university and meaningful careers.

Dr. Lennox is the Scientific Director of the Dal-based Ocean Tracking Network (OTN), a global aquatic research, data management and partnership platform dedicated to informing the stewardship and sustainable management of aquatic animals.

Congratulations Ashley and Dr. Lennox!

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Dalhousie University

09/20/2026

Last weekend more than 25 members of the Dalhousie University Faculty of Architecture and Planning class of ’86 returned to campus for their 40th reunion! This lively crew enjoyed a weekend of touring, socializing and reminiscing as they came back to where it all started. Thanks for visiting and come back any time!

Plan your own trip to Dal and reunite with fellow alumni during Dal Alumni Days from Oct. 15-18. Check out all of the weekend’s events: https://ow.ly/3hMG50ZPgor

09/17/2026

Join us for 2026 Dalhousie University Rt. Hon. Robert L. Stanfield Conversations. This series brings some of the world's preeminent thinkers together to discuss issues facing democracy.

This year's talk is "After the Rupture: Democracy and Diversification in a Post-liberal World." The conversation will explore how Canada can adapt as the global order shifts and traditional democratic alliances face new strains. As our country looks to urgently diversify its international relationships, how can it balance economic interests with democratic values? Through a focus on China and India, speakers will examine the opportunities and challenges of deeper engagement with two rising global powers.

The event takes place on Thursday, October 15 from 7-9pm Atlantic, in the Joseph Strug Concert Hall, in our Fountain School of Performing Arts.

Featured speakers:
Lynette H Ong (Distinguished Professor of Chinese Politics at the University of Toronto)
Max Cameron (Professor of Political Science at the University of British Columbia)
Sanjay Ruparelia (Jarislowsky Democracy Chair in the department of Politics and Public Administration at the Toronto Metropolitan University)

Guest moderator: David Cochrane (host of CBC’s Power & Politics).

Register for your free event ticket here: https://ow.ly/aU5K50ZOORq

09/15/2026

Last week, we welcomed more than 20,000 students and future alumni to Dalhousie for the new academic year! It’s an exciting time on our campuses, and President Kim Brooks has a special message for our alumni:

“Every new academic year is an opportunity to imagine what could be possible. A student discovers an idea that changes the direction of their studies. A researcher begins a project that could change what we know about the world. A teacher inspires a new way of thinking about an idea. A new friendship begins. A new path opens.

And, collectively, those small moments become something much bigger.

Whether you graduated last year or many decades ago, I hope September brings back some of that feeling for you.”

If you’d like to ensure you receive all the latest messages and news from Dal, update your contact information today: https://ow.ly/wcTs50ZO1GX

09/09/2026

Have exciting news to share with your fellow Dal alumni? Why not submit a class note?
Class notes are a great way to stay connected with Dal alumni and share your personal and professional accomplishments. So send us a note and let us know what you’re up to!

Visit https://ow.ly/uFzB50ZLfsF to submit your class note today. Feel free to add your social media info, and we’ll tag you!

09/04/2026

A generous $1.04-million gift has created two endowed scholarships in the Dal Health School of Nursing. Named in honour of Isabel Overton Bader, the Isabel Overton Bader Graduate Scholarships in Indigenous Nursing will provide two scholarships annually to help Indigenous students pursue graduate education. Isabel and her husband Alfred were passionate supporters of education and creating opportunities for young students, a legacy that is carried on through this scholarship.

“Isabel and Alfred both wanted to help and to give others the opportunities that they had,” says Margaret Foster, a trustee who knew Isabel closely. “It’s just such a blessing to be able to do this and help somebody else in their career.”

Read more about the scholarship and Isabel and Alfred’s dedication to education: https://ow.ly/TNXb50ZJsxI

09/03/2026

Congrats to Dalhousie Tigers alum Megan Chiasson (BMgmt'26) on being signed to the Halifax Tides FC! 🎉🎉

A hometown signing 🌊

Signed Nova Scotian midfielder Megan Chiasson for the remainder of the 2026 Northern Super League season.

From Dalhousie University, now to the professional stage at Wanderers Grounds, Chiasson is home.

A three-time Atlantic University Sport / Sport universitaire de l'Atlantique First Team All-Star and U SPORTS Canada First Team All-Canadian, Meg brings versatility, composure and a competitive edge.

More here: https://tides-fc.visitlink.me/fSgh5p

08/27/2026

Calling all Dal Recreation & Leisure Studies alumni! Rec-O is turning 25 (+1!) and we're heading back to camp to celebrate.

Join fellow RLS alumni, past faculty, and current students on September 20 for a day of activities, lunch, and reconnecting at Camp Mush-a-Mush in Mahone Bay.

Learn more and register by September 1: https://ow.ly/bhg550ZGccK

Dal Health