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'A beacon for us all': Honouring the life and legacy of Senator Don Oliver (1938–2025)

'A beacon for us all': Honouring the life and legacy of Senator Don Oliver (1938–2025)

Senator Donald Oliver (LLB'64, LLD'03) built an extraordinary legacy as a lawyer, lifelong advocate for racial equality, and the first Black man in Canada's Senate, inspiring many in the Dalhousie community and beyond.  Read more.

Featured News

Genevieve MacIntyre
Friday, September 26, 2025
Dal alum Nobu Adilman (BA'95) has taken what he learned at the university and in Halifax about building performing arts communities to the next level with the drop-in singing sensation Choir! Choir! Choir!
Emily MacKinnon
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Identifying and rapidly filling unique gaps allowed Camille Chandra (MBA’17) to ascend in her career with IBM Canada. This former aspiring dentist keeps adapting and evolving, much the same way her industry — big tech — does.
Emm Campbell
Thursday, October 3, 2024
There was a time when Maeghan Tavener (BA’19) thought they might have to give up dance and theatre due to chronic illness. They found a way back to their passion and are making space for more disabled artists like them.

Archives - Alumni

Erin Stewart
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Stephanie Mark is betting on people's desire to peek inside the closets of fashion's style-makers; so far, her website The Coveteur is proving she has a winning hand
Jordan Whitehouse
Monday, July 21, 2014
Many told Peter Burbridge that his microbrewery, North Brewing, wouldn’t last, but a year after opening, he’s still quenching Halifax’s thirst for craft beer.
Emma Geldart
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Bay Enterprises, a partner of the Faculty of Agriculture and part of the Faculty's Community Open House on July 24, embodies the spirit that marks 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming.
Erin Casey
Friday, July 11, 2014
Named one of Canada's top 25 immigrants, 27-year-old Akram Al-Otumi is committed to helping international students and other newcomers find their home here in the province.
External Relations
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Victoria, a Masters of Environmental Studies grad ('05), reflects on her time at Dal and her volunteer work helping Kenyan children attend secondary school.