Welcome to Day Eight听of Spring Convocation!
Today, we conclude Convocation season with three ceremonies in Halifax for听Faculty of听Science听grads.
Join us in celebrating the newest members of the Class of 2026.
Watch today's ceremony live:
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- 9 a.m. (: Science
- 12:30 p.m. (: Science (Convocation address by honorary degree recipient Jamal Shirley)
- 4 p.m. (): Science
Story of the day
Every graduate has a story. These are a few of them.
Why this story matters:听The first graduates of Dal's Inclusive Pathways to Medical Professions program show what can happen when barriers to medical education are actively addressed. With the right support and sense of belonging, more students can not only persist, but succeed and help broaden representation in health care.听
By the numbers: Day Eight
3 ceremonies听路 702听graduates听路 1听Faculty represented
Quote of the day
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It means we are progressing towards inclusivity. The future will see many more Indigenous and Black health-care providers. 鈥� Ogechi Akunyili
More stories from Day Eight's graduates
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Driven by curiosity
Biology graduate Ruby Harrington turns a lifelong curiosity into cutting-edge research, exploring ultrasound technology to target spinal tumours as she prepares to begin a master鈥檚 in biomedical engineering at 正品蓝导航.
Coverage from previous days below
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Day Seven: Computer Science; Science
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Story of the day
Every graduate has a story. This is one of them.听
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Why this story matters:听From nearly leaving Dal to landing a role at Google, Aman Bhalla鈥檚 story highlights how quickly a student鈥檚 trajectory can change when they find the right support, mentorship, and community.
By the numbers: Day Seven
3 ceremonies听路 617听graduates听路 2 Faculties represented
Quote of the day
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They all helped me cross that stage. I just hope I make them proud. 鈥� Aman Bhalla, Computer Science
More stories from Day Seven's graduates
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From Dal to... Dal
Ghazaleh Safaribeidokhti navigates homesickness and uncertainty while pivoting from computer science to digital business, drawing strength from community as she builds a resilient, purpose-driven future.
Day Six: Agriculture
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Story of the day
Every graduate has a story. This is one of them.听
Why this story matters:听Experience often begins with opportunity. For Emily Smith, hands-on learning on the Truro Campus and meaningful connections 鈥� even with a single animal 鈥� helped shape a career path, deepen purpose and turn classroom learning into real-world impact.
By the numbers: Day Six
1 ceremony听路听159 graduates听路听1听Faculty represented
Quote of the day
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Not every mark is a winner and it鈥檚 not reflective of you or your ability to do well in life 鈥� but how you respond to those experiences and approach challenges in the future can be.听鈥� Alexandre Carkner, Agriculture
More stories from Day Six's graduates
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From taking things apart to building what鈥檚 next
Some people are drawn to engineering by theory. For Agriculture grad Caleb Hominick, it started with something simpler: taking things apart, figuring out how they work, and putting them back together better than before.
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The making of a changemaker
Life on a hobby farm and a grandmother鈥檚 advocacy work helped spark Alexandra Carkner鈥檚 passion for environmental management and community involvement.
Weekly spotlight: Arts & Social Sciences
At 89, Betty Veinot caps decades of learning with Dal Costume Studies diploma
Learning doesn鈥檛 have an age limit. Betty Veinot鈥檚 story shows how curiosity and resilience can open doors at any stage of life.
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Day Five: Management
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Story of the day
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Why this story matters: As Ben Berrey crosses the stage decades after his grandfather, his experience reflects how much has changed and how much hasn鈥檛. This story shows that while programs and campuses evolve, the defining elements of a 正品蓝导航 Commerce education 鈥� connection, mentorship, and community 鈥� continue to shape graduates across generations.
By the numbers: Day Five
2 ceremonies 路 466 graduates 路 1 Faculty represented
Quote of the day
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It's just been me and my mom my whole life and she worked hard to make sure that I had the opportunity to come to 正品蓝导航. 鈥� Brooklyn Malone
More stories from Day Five's graduates
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Crossing the stage together: A graduate honours her mother鈥檚 support
Behind many student successes are the people who make those opportunities possible. Brooklyn Malone鈥檚 story highlights the role of family support, mentorship, and community in shaping achievement, from pursuing two degrees to stepping into 正品蓝导航鈥檚 Corporate Residency MBA program.
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Management grad turns a pivot into a path forward
Varsity athlete Lydell Husbands-Browne reflects on setbacks, perseverance, and community as he charts a path from Dal Management to an MBA 鈥� and beyond the game.
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Day Four: Health
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Story of the day
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Why this story matters:听As health systems face increasing strain, the shift toward prevention and community-based care has never been more important. Emilia Fitzgerald鈥檚 path through 正品蓝导航鈥檚 Health Promotion program highlights how students are being prepared to address the social and cultural factors that shape health outcomes. Her work with community partners and Indigenous youth also underscores the value of collaborative, culturally grounded approaches in building healthier, more connected communities.
By the numbers: Day Four
3 ceremonies 路 618 graduates 路 1听Faculty represented
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Being able to look upstream and focus on prevention really resonated with me. Working to prevent people from needing health care as much in the first place is really necessary right now. 鈥� Emilia Fitzgerald, Health
Day Three: Engineering
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Watch the Faculty of Engineering ceremonies as they happened June 2, including a Convocation address by honorary degree recipient Denise Pothier at the following links: (Pothier speech); , and
Check the Faculty's for updates on Stories as well.
By the numbers: Day Three
3 ceremonies 路 611 graduates 路 1听Faculty represented
Day Two: Architecture & Planning; Arts & Social Sciences
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Story of the day
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Why this story matters:听Pathways into law aren鈥檛 one-size-fits-all. Through Dal鈥檚 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Kaitlin McNeil has combined language, lived experience, and interdisciplinary study to build a foundation for advocacy 鈥� leading her to the Schulich School of Law at 正品蓝导航 and showing how an undergraduate degree can open meaningful routes into law while supporting more inclusive communities.
By the numbers: Day Two
3 ceremonies 路 426 graduates 路听2 Faculties represented
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My time at Dal has encouraged me to be more outgoing and challenge myself to try hard things. 鈥� Eve Dewing, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
More stories from Day Two's graduates
Shaping more resilient communities through planning and policy
With a passion for equitable planning and climate resilience, Jamal Raaki graduates from 正品蓝导航鈥檚 Community Design program with research experience, international study ahead, and a goal of strengthening communities facing environmental change.
Composing herself: Music grad discovers confidence in her creative voice
Shanti Sivarulrasa鈥檚 evolution from violinist to composer highlights a growing artistic voice, shaped by performance, collaboration, and the confidence to create original work on professional stages.
Social anthropology student turns outdoor passion into campus impact
Eve Dewing, a Social Anthropology graduate, combines a love of exploration with campus leadership, advancing food security initiatives while building community through student groups and hands-on involvement.
Designing connections: Architecture grad explores the field beyond the built form
Vanessa Croft鈥檚 architectural journey highlights how experience beyond the studio shaped her perspective, revealing design as a practice rooted in relationships, context, and the lived realities of everyday environments.
From science to stage: Theatre grad turns society stint into profession
Kathleen Burke鈥檚 shift from biology to theatre highlights how hands-on production work and mentorship helped transform a student passion into a skilled, confident start in the professional stage industry.
Day One: Medicine, Law, and Dentistry
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Story of the day
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Why this story matters: Rural communities across Canada face growing gaps in access to medical care. As she graduates from medical school and begins her next chapter, Dr. Marika Schenkels is choosing a path rooted in long-term relationships, broad clinical practice, and a commitment to serving where the need is greatest.
By the numbers: Day One
3 ceremonies 路 428 graduates 路听3 Faculties represented
Spotlight
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Two grads, one mission: Serving as dentists in the Canadian Armed Forces
After winding paths and pivotal setbacks, Lina Hachemi and Matt Kelvey chart a new course by combining clinical skill, service, and purpose as they launch careers in uniform.
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Quote of the day
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As a teacher, I reminded myself not to make assumptions about my students' lives outside the classroom, and as a physician, I want to hold onto that same principle. 鈥� Dr. Adrian Chan, Medicine
More stories from Day One's graduates
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Award鈥憌inning Dentistry grad focuses on care for vulnerable patients
Doctor of Dental Surgery graduate Vanessa Dairo鈥慡ingerr is heading to a hospital-based residency, building on years of academic excellence and community service to expand care for patients with complex health needs.
From the West Coast to Halifax: Schulich Law grad stays to practice Aboriginal law
A focus on Indigenous law, community advocacy, and the Weldon Tradition shaped Aaron Tolkamp鈥檚 experience at 正品蓝导航' Schulich School of Law and continues to guide their path into legal practice.
Beyond the classroom: A teacher鈥檚 mindset shapes a career in medicine
Dr. Adrian Chan brings a background in teaching to his medical training, carrying forward a deep commitment to understanding patients, mentoring learners, and practising thoughtfully as he begins residency in diagnostic radiology in Nova Scotia.
Finding community and purpose at Schulich Law
After a cross-country move to Halifax, Sybil Danyk-White found community, leadership opportunities, and a path into public interest law grounded in advocacy and connection.
A road worth taking: One med graduate鈥檚 pursuit of purpose and persistence
While most 15-year-olds were at summer camp, Korede Akindoju was volunteering at the IWK Health Centre. Now, years of persistence and self-belief have brought him back as an orthopaedic surgery resident.