PO Box 15000 Ralph Edward Orrell is a Canadian politician. She previously served as Dean of the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment at the University of Delaware. Get access to all of the resources you need to support your students, including funding materials, admissions tools and much more. Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. [121] The seal was originally silver-coloured, but in 1950, the university's Board of Governors changed it to gold to match the university's colours, gold and black. His Speakership was notable for the number of tie-breaking votes he was required to make as well as for making several historic rulings. Khristinn Kellie Leitch PC OOnt FRCSC is a Canadian surgeon and former politician who served as the Member of Parliament for the riding of SimcoeGrey from 2011 to 2019 as a member of the Conservative Party. [101] Dalhousie's student population runs a radio station which began as a radio club in 1964 and began to broadcast and operate as CKDU in 1975; it began FM broadcasting in 1985. The Rams varsity team participates in the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association, a member of the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association. [94][95] Dalhousie Student Union began as the Dalhousie Student Government in 1863, and was renamed the University Student Council before taking its present name. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2 1-902-494-2211. Learn how you can get involved in campus life at Dal and how we support you. In honour of his contributions, Dalhousie observes a university holiday called George Munro Day on the first Friday of each February. Scope and content. List of Graduates General material designation. Do we have a graduation photo of you? Gerry Byrne, PC MHA is a Canadian politician who was a Liberal Member of Parliament from 1996 to 2015 representing HumberSt. The university also provides bursaries valued between $152 to $456 for students in need of financial assistance. E. Elizabeth Patton , elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2021) and Personal Chair in Melanoma Genetics and Drug Discovery, MRC Human Genetics Unit, Edinburgh. In 2020, a notable movement was started among the student government to restore the original motto. [30][51] The building houses five restaurants, both independently owned and international franchises such as Tim Hortons. Current Students Peter William O'Hearn, formerly a research scientist at Meta, is a Distinguished Engineer at Lacework and a Professor of Computer science at University College London (UCL). Diana Caroline Whalen is a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Halifax Clayton Park in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 2003-2013, and Clayton Park West from 2013-2017, as a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party. Board members, known as Governors of the Board, include the university's chancellor, president, and 25 other members. See how we support the success of current graduate students, including a list of resources available on our internal myDal site. Astrophysicist and Dalhousie alumni Arthur B. McDonald (BSc 1964, MSc 1965) received the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics for identifying neutrino change identities and mass. John Harnett Noseworthy, M.D. Milliken also has the unique distinction of being the first Speaker to preside over four Parliaments. Under Paul Martin, he was Minister of Fisheries and Oceans from 2003 to 2006. He served as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia from 2010 to 2018, and was the Leader of the Opposition from 2013 until January 2018, when he resigned and returned to the private sector. Halifax at War: Searchlights, Squadrons, and Submarines, 1939-1945. He was the first openly gay MP to sit as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party. 2006: 8. Students hoping to begin a postgraduate programme at Dalhousie University must make sure they meet any programme-specific requirements, Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum admission requirements, and . Other title information. [9] Dalhousie grew steadily during the 20th century. Toll Free: 1.800.565.9969 [36] The Sexton Design & Technology Library is located within Sexton Campus. It was established in 1818 by George Ramsay, the ninth Earl of Dalhousie and Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia (later, the Governor General of Canada), whose aim was to create a higher education institution accessible to all. There are teams for basketball, hockey, soccer, swimming, track and field, cross country running, and volleyball. He has been inducted into the British Columbia Hockey Hall of Fame (2005), the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame (2006), and the American Hockey League Hall of Fame (2021). Kingston, Montreal: McGill-Queens University Press, 1989. Dalhousie Alumni Association (1871-) Administrative history. He retired as the president and chief executive officer of the National Arts Centre on June 2, 2018. Kishore Mahbubani is a Singaporean academic, diplomat and geopolitical consultant. In 2022, Dalhousie received a GOLD rating from AASHE STARS (Version 2.2) In 2009, the university signed the University and College Presidents' Climate Change Statement of Action for Canada to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. [24] Under the agreement, King's agreed to pay the salaries of a number of Dalhousie professors, who in turn were to help in the management and academic life of the college. She also holds a joint appointment as a research professor in the Texas A&M School of Law. The university's notable alumni include a Nobel Prize winner, 93 Rhodes Scholars, and a range of senior government officials, academics, and business leaders. Canadian students may apply for financial aid such as the Nova Scotia Student Assistance Program and Canada Student Loans and Grants through the federal and provincial governments. He subsequently founded a consulting firm, was co-chair of the 201011 United Way of Halifax Region campaign, and sat on the Board of Governors of Dalhousie University. Leonard Percy de Wolfe Tilley was a New Brunswick lawyer, politician and the 21st premier of New Brunswick. "Justice Jamie Saunders: Role of judges explained in new multi-media program." Studley Campus in Halifax serves as the primary campus; it houses the majority of the university's academic buildings such as faculties, athletic facilities, and the university's Student Union Building. Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies: Tie 18: 458: Philippines: Ateneo de Manila University: Tie 16: 274: Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. In the overall rankings we add non-academic prominence and alumni popularity indicators. Some university records are closed to the public and must be accessed through aFOIPOP application. Montreal: McGill-Queens University Press, 1994. This site is provided for information of the University community and those who have specific interest in reaching individuals at Dalhousie University. Information obtained from this site may not be used to provide addresses for bulk mailings to faculty, staff, students, or parents of students. Whether networking with graduates, faculty and students, assisting in organizing reunions, or taking part in events, our alumni and friends contribute to the long tradition of excellence established by Nova Scotia Technical College, Technical University of Nova Scotia, DalTech and now, the Dalhousie Faculty of Engineering. After 10 years of educational exploits at Dalhousie, Louis Martin is set to graduate from medical school with a clearer picture of who he . [120] Initially, the Ramsay coat of arms was used to identify Dalhousie, but the seal has evolved with the amalgamations the university has undergone. Custodial history. Mailing Address: Coburg Place 6389 Coburg Road PO Box 15000 Halifax, Nova . Most of the novels were set in Prince Edward Island, and those locations within Canada's smallest province became a literary landmark and popular tourist site namely Green Gables farm, the genesis of Prince Edward Island National Park. She studied at Dalhousie University, receiving her BA in 1891, and her MA in 1892. Dalhousie University is one of Canada's leading research-intensive universities. [98] As of 2011, there were three sororities (Omega Pi, Iota Beta Chi, and Alpha Gamma Delta) and three fraternities (Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi, and Phi Kappa Pi). The list of Spring 2023 graduates will be posted at this link once approved by Dalhousie Senate on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. A member of the Fiji First Party, he began his career as a naval officer and commander of the Fijian Military Forces. His best-known works include books, film and biographical plays about Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis, including Maud Lewis The Heart on the Door, and Maud Lewis - World Without Shadows. [97] The organizations and clubs accredited at Dalhousie cover a wide range of interests including academics, culture, religion, social issues, and recreation. . File contains a directory of graduates and former students of Dalhousie University published in 1925. . [62] The largest source of revenue for the university was provincial operational grants, followed by tuition fees. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2013 provincial election and re-elected in 2017 and 2020. Myra A. Freeman - Themes - Government - Celebrating Women's Achievements - Library and Archives Canada", "Jamie Baillie | PC Caucus of Nova Scotia", "CBC News Indepth: Federal sponsorship scandal", "Peter MacKay ~ Representing Central Nova", "Judy Manning 'surprised' by questions about PC party connections | CBC News", "Province of Manitoba | Cabinet Ministers", "Celebrate Memorial: History: Biography: M.O. She was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1935. Keane, Patrick. He is currently a co-executive producer and writer on the critically acclaimed BBC America television series Orphan Black, which stars the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actress Tatiana Maslany. Opportunities are offered at multiple skill levels across a variety of sports. Below is the list of 100 notable alumni from Dalhousie University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. His government was defeated in the 2013 election, becoming the first Nova Scotia government in 131 years to be denied a second mandate; Dexter himself was defeated in his constituency by 21 votes. Each year, Dalhousie produces three course calendars: Undergraduate. In 2019, the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities ranked Dalhousie 301st in the world, tied for 12th in Canada with the University of Manitoba;[84] whereas the University Ranking by Academic Performance 201819 rankings placed the university 302nd in the world, and 13th in Canada.[85]. Three of the university's campuses are located within Halifax. [45] A notable exhibition from the Dalhousie Art Gallery includes "Archives of the Future" (March April 2016) exploring the relationship between art creation and commerce with work by artists Zachary Gough, Dawn Georg, Sharlene Bamboat, Katie Vida and Dana Claxton. Canada B3H 4R2, Contact Us D'Arcy is a Canadian neuroscientist, researcher, innovator and entrepreneur. Contact us to verify. The institution's campus is located adjacent to Dalhousie's Studley campus. [40] The university's first library, Macdonald Memorial Library, was built after alumni raised funds on the death of professor Charles Macdonald, who had left the university $2,000 to buy books in English literature on his death in 1901. R. B. Bennett, 1st Viscount Bennett, 11th Prime Minister of Canada. . Accredited extracurricular organizations at the university fall under the jurisdiction of the Dalhousie Student Union, and must conform to its by-laws. The volume contains a bookplate for Archibald McKellar MacMechan. [79], In 2018, Research Infosource ranked Dalhousie as 15th on their list for top 50 research universities in Canada, with a sponsored research income (external sources of funding) of $150.038 million in 2017. He is mostly known as Viola Desmond's lawyer. It houses a large fieldhouse, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, an indoor running track, weight rooms, courts and other facilities. Fax: 902.494.6900 Tel: 902.494.8801 (The Brunswickan, printed out of the . is a lawyer and a Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, serving as attorney general and minister responsible for housing. 204 were here. Chris Murphy is a member of the Canadian rock band Sloan. More Info: https://www.dal.ca/privacy_statement.html, Directory of graduates and former students of the University. Promoting education linkages was a large part of his work in Vietnam. Dal offers a competitive tuition rate and generous funding to ensure students can focus on their studies, not their wallets. The volume contains a bookplate for Archibald McKellar MacMechan. Dalhousie University On October 12, 2009, he became the longest serving Speaker of the House of Commons in Canadian history. She currently plays third on Team Mackenzie Zacharias. [81] In 2007 Dalhousie topped the list of The Scientist's "Best Places to Work in Academia". File contains a directory of graduates and former students of Dalhousie University published in 1925. Kathryn Dwyer Sullivan is an American geologist, oceanographer, and a former NASA astronaut and US Navy officer. Since the 2015 provincial election, he has served as MHA for Corner Brook. He served as the leader of the Official Opposition in the Nova Scotia Legislature from 1998 to 1999. [111] More than 2,500 students participate in competitive clubs, intramural sport leagues, and tournaments. The library's collection largely serves the faculties of arts and social sciences, sciences, management, and computer science. Graduate students at Dalhousie University typically make USD 24,249 (INR 20,00,000) a year. Henry is also a clinical associate professor at the University of British Columbia. He was a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party. Notes area. Explore professional development opportunities that will help you thrive while you study and prepare you for whatever path you take after you graduate. In recent years these advances have been employed in developing industrial software tools that conduct automated analysis of large industrial codebases. Privacy Policy Tel: 902.494.8801 Toll Free: 1.800.565.9969 Fax: 902.494.6900 Email: alumni@dal.ca. As of 2010, through the efforts of alumni and devoted volunteers, the Dalhousie Football Club was reinstated. In addition, the Sustainability Leadership Certificate program offers students the opportunity to participate in an engaged exploration of personal and group leadership and empowers their sense of personal agency to address environmental and social change. [154], Other notable alumni from the Dalhousie include Lucy Maud Montgomery, an author that wrote a series of novels, including Anne of Green Gables. Veronica Ivy, formerly Rachel McKinnon, is a Canadian competitive cyclist and transgender rights activist. Ian Harvey Hanomansing is a Canadian television journalist with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. . "Gender and Inequality at Dalhousie: Faculty Women Before 1950.The Dalhousie Review64.4 (Autumn 1984): 687-703. Information obtained from this site may not be used to provide addresses for bulk mailings to faculty, staff, students, or parents of students. Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada B2N 5E3 A member of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party, he served as party leader from 2001 to 2013. TheDalhousie University Archivesserves as the Universitys corporate memory by identifying, preserving and making available institutional records of enduring value, including textual, photographic, audiovisual and electronic materials. She remains a member of Western's Rotman Institute of Philosophy and the graduate faculty of the Departments of Political Science and of Philosophy. Joe Clark, 16th Prime Minister of Canada. Fingard, Judith. During his stint at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) between 1971 and 2004, he served as Singapore's Permanent Representative to the United Nations on two occasions and held the position of President of the United Nations Security Council between January 2001 and May 2002. Bonnie J. Fraser Henry is a Canadian physician who is the Provincial Health Officer for British Columbia, the first woman in this position. In 2008, the College of Sustainability,[55] the Office of Sustainability,[56] and the Dalhousie Student Union Sustainability Office[57] were formed. 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Canada B3H 4R2, Contact Us On July 15, 2013, Prime Minister Stephen Harper named Leitch Minister of Labour and Minister for the Status of Women. The Archives also acquires records of independent student, alumni and employee organizations, private papers from prominent faculty and alumni, and . He lives in Ottawa, where he composes full-time. [107] The Management Society, for example, is a group of students in the Faculty of Management who group together to enhance the experience of students in that faculty by hosting events, providing assistance and giving back. [9] The school was structured upon the principles of the University of Edinburgh, located near Ramsay's home in Scotland,[10] where lectures were open to male students, regardless of Christian religion or nationality. Lorraine Eden is Professor Emerita of Management in the Mays Business School of Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. The Office of Sustainability spearheads a number of campus sustainability plans and policies including the Climate Change Plan, Natural Environment Plan, and Green Building policy. He is Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development in the New Brunswick government of Blaine Higgs and a Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick representing the electoral district of Fredericton West-Hanwell for the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick since the 2018 New Brunswick general election. graduate.studies@dal.ca, Contact FGS He is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator and member of the National Academy of Medicine. Kimberly "Kim" Dawn Masland is a Canadian politician. He was Member of Parliament (MP) for the Isle of Wight from 1924 to 1959. Office of Advancement Dalhousie University. Arthur B. McDonald, awarded the Nobel Prize in physics for his work with solar neutrino. Robie Street divides it from the adjacent Carleton Campus, which houses the faculties of dentistry, medicine, and other health profession departments. 1-902-893-6600, Lives of Dalhousie, Volume I: 18181925, Lord Dalhousie's College, Lives of Dalhousie, Volume II: 19251980, The Old College Transformed, University Reference Collection (MS-1-Ref), Board of Governors of Dalhousie University fonds (UA-1), Faculty of Medicine of Dalhousie University fonds (UA-12), Maritime School of Social Work fonds (UA-22). Vassiliki Kapelos is a Canadian political journalist, currently the host of Power & Politics on CBC News Network. [108] Dalhousie also holds a Society Fair at the beginning of each fall and winter semester, in which all societies are given the opportunity to display their purpose/efforts and recruit new members.