After earning a degree in microbiology from ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ in 2010, Geoff Seto knew he wanted to pursue some sort of health-care profession — but it wasn't until an experience his mother had as a cancer patient years later that he considered dental hygiene.

Irfaan Kasmani grew up in Kuwait, but explored the development of informal settlements in his birthplace of Kenya as part of his thesis in Dal's Master of Architecture program.

Inspired by her father's work in the health professions, dental hygiene grad Ramlah Mahmood thrives on educating patients about disease prevention and oral health.

Joy Ifesanya's journey to working toward certifying as a dentist in Nova Scotia began at home in Nigeria. This spring, she graduates from Dal at 46 — the oldest student in her class — and ready to dive into her career with her family by her side in Halifax.

Claire Mercer, a Combined Honours in History and Political Science grad, leaves Dal with valuable work and volunteer experience both on and off campus and several special achievements to be proud of.