Dal News - Student Life /news.html Dal News - Student Life Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:46:41 GMT 2025-07-09T18:46:41Z High‑performance leadership cohort selected for new аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±â€‘McCall MacBain leadership award /news/2025/07/07/student-leadership-scholarship.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From climate action to tech innovation, these 25 students are redefining what it means to lead with purpose. Student Life News Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/07/07/student-leadership-scholarship.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2025-07-07T11:30:00Z She's engineering change: Sarah Mesalmeh embraces hands‑on learning opportunities combining engineering and agriculture /news/2025/06/27/women-in-engineering-sarah-masalmeh.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Ag engineering student has actively pursued hands-on opportunities from 3D printing a go-kart to developing a robotic arm designed to detect and remove rocks from agricultural fields. Agriculture Student Life Engineering Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:45:00 GMT /news/2025/06/27/women-in-engineering-sarah-masalmeh.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-06-27T09:45:00Z Behind the lens: Scenes from the Class of 2025's Spring Convocation /news/2025/06/20/scenes-from-convocation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews We were there to capture some of the many special moments at Dal's 21 Spring Convocation ceremonies. Student Life Convocation News Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:00:00 GMT /news/2025/06/20/scenes-from-convocation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photos by Danny Abriel 2025-06-20T14:00:00Z Grad profile: Embracing waves of change /news/2025/06/19/grad-profile-ocean-conservation-community-impact.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ruth Riley, a аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± grad rooted in Lake Loon’s rich heritage, blends her love for the ocean with a deep commitment to marine conservation and empowering future Black scientists. Student Life Convocation Science Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/19/grad-profile-ocean-conservation-community-impact.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2025-06-19T11:30:00Z Grad profile: An evolutionary journey /news/2025/06/19/grad-profile--an-evolutionary-journey.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews After arriving at Dal somewhat by chance 15 years ago, PhD graduate James Kho has become a much-loved figure in the Department of Biology thanks to his positive attitude and research and teaching accomplishments Student Life Convocation Science Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/19/grad-profile--an-evolutionary-journey.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2025-06-19T11:30:00Z Grad profile: The power of new experiences /news/2025/06/19/grad-profile--the-power-of-new-experiences.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Co-op placements and experiential learning opportunities enhanced Biology grad Meg Langlais’s time at Dal, helping her gain new perspectives and find herself over the course of her undergraduate degree. Student Life Convocation Science Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/19/grad-profile--the-power-of-new-experiences.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2025-06-19T11:30:00Z Grad profile: From board games to cybersecurity /news/2025/06/18/grad-profile--from-board-games-to-cybersecurity.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews What began as a master’s degree in computer science for Rafael Copstein morphed into a PhD in cybersecurity and software architecture. Computer Science Student Life Convocation Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/18/grad-profile--from-board-games-to-cybersecurity.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2025-06-18T11:30:00Z Grad profile: Tech dreams take flight /news/2025/06/18/grad-profile-leadership-dreams.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Shreya Sharma once dreamed of space, but found her true calling in tech. At Dal, she rose as a campus leader, helping build community and inspire others with a message of empowerment. Computer Science Student Life Convocation Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/18/grad-profile-leadership-dreams.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2025-06-18T11:30:00Z Grad profile: Shipped with purpose /news/2025/06/17/grad-profile-shipped-with-purpose.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Shivam Chauhan’s journey from international student to area manager with Amazon showcases how passion, perseverance, and engineering excellence can deliver success. Student Life Convocation Engineering Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/17/grad-profile-shipped-with-purpose.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Theresa Anne Salah 2025-06-17T11:30:00Z Aggies once, Aggies twice: Celebrating leadership, legacy, and lifelong bonds at grad banquet /news/2025/06/13/agriculture-convocation-leadership-legacy-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Faculty of Agriculture’s Graduation Banquet celebrated the Class of 2025 with heartfelt tributes, prestigious awards, and a lasting legacy of leadership, learning, and community spirit. Agriculture Student Life Convocation Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/13/agriculture-convocation-leadership-legacy-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-06-13T11:30:00Z Grad profile: Empowering community through health care /news/2025/06/12/grad-profile--empowering-community-through-health-care.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Driven by passion and resilience, Andrea Paul-McCoy, an Indigenous nurse from Natoaganeg, overcomes personal and systemic challenges to become a culturally grounded Nurse Practitioner serving her community. Student Life Convocation Health Professions Nursing Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/12/grad-profile--empowering-community-through-health-care.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Terry Murray-Arnold 2025-06-12T11:30:00Z Grad profile: A full‑circle moment /news/2025/06/12/grad-profile--a-full-circle-moment.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Health Sciences grad Becky Foster shares how a childhood diagnosis sparked a passion for sonography, leading to research, advocacy, and a career rooted in care. Student Life Health Professions Convocation Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/12/grad-profile--a-full-circle-moment.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Terry Murray-Arnold 2025-06-12T11:30:00Z Grad profile: Inspiring through sport and service /news/2025/06/12/grad-profile-sports-scholar.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Miguel Nkeng, a student-athlete turned scholar, shares how mentorship, global experiences, and a passion for wellness shaped his purpose and inspired a future rooted in impact. Student Life Convocation Health Professions Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/12/grad-profile-sports-scholar.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Terry Murray-Arnold 2025-06-12T11:30:00Z Grad profile: Embracing ambition /news/2025/06/11/grad-profile--mohammed-hamedelniel.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mohammed Hamedelniel turned a side hustle into a thriving real estate venture, all while earning his degree, leading campus life, and chasing big dreams with entrepreneurial drive. Student Life Convocation Management Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/11/grad-profile--mohammed-hamedelniel.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sonya Jampolsky 2025-06-11T11:30:00Z Grad profile: 'They'd be so proud' /news/2025/06/11/grad-profile---they-d-be-so-proud-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Veterinarian Dr. Lesley Zwicker earns her fifth degree — an online blended MBA from аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± — honoring her late parents and expanding her impact in veterinary radiology and leadership. Student Life Convocation Management Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/11/grad-profile---they-d-be-so-pro