Dr. Michael Ungar says our faith in the rugged individual’s ability to triumph over adversity is misplaced, and that we should focus instead on what really makes a difference: providing people with the supports to help them bounce back after difficulty
Dr. Afua Cooper led Dal’s efforts to untangle the truth about how Dalhousie’s founder was entangled with slavery, and the impact of his views and actions on the university, the province and African Nova Scotians
Dr. Graham Gagnon, AVP Research and director of the Centre for Water Studies, is focused on how to protect one of our most vital resources
The tragic loss of a blue whale has turned into an innovative research and learning opportunity and will become a public education exhibit at Dal
Dr. Anya Waite takes the helm as scientific director for the Ocean Frontier Research and VP Research (Ocean) at Dal
Three decades ago, a landmark report on racism at Dal helped shift the university’s approach to serving the needs of the region’s Black and Indigenous peoples. At the report’s anniversary, the impact of that shift is evident—but work remains to be done
Dr. Karen Arnold (MD’85) has volunteered with teams to provide care to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Ryan O’Neil has his sights set on qualifying for the 2020 Olympics while completing his Industrial Engineering degree at Dal
Mark Savory (BEng’82) transitioned from work to retirement to consulting, with some help from BoomersPlus
The Occupational Therapy Class of 2019 created an award to support future OT students while honouring a beloved staff member
Sarita Ekya (BEng’99) uses her project management skills to run S’MAC, a successful mac’n’cheese restaurant in Manhattan
Tod Augusta-Scott (MSW’00), executive director of Bridges in Truro, takes a restorative approach to working with client to repair relationships damaged by violence
Nathalie Richard (BComm’97) set rally car racing records. But don’t tell her she’s the best woman in the sport: no man has done what she’s done either.
