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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 ¿ì²¥ÊÓÆµ community and beyond.  Read more.

Featured News

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.
Solange Richer de Lafleche
Friday, May 2, 2025
Paulette Cameron’s (BEDS’19, MArch’21) Dancing Between the Lines exhibition immerses visitors in her Prix de Rome research through drawings, interactive installations, and recorded interviews with 14 women in seven countries..
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

Ryan McNutt
Monday, November 9, 2015
Dal faculty member Desmond Leddin is the author of a new book detailing the wartime experience of Canada’s 7th Stationary Hospital in Europe, established by ¿ì²¥ÊÓÆµ 100 years ago this week.
Stephanie Rogers
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Former N.S. Deputy Minister of Agriculture Dick Huggard and N.B. pork farmer Stephen Moffett were recently inducted into the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Mark Campbell
Friday, October 30, 2015
Sharon Carstairs (BA’62; LLD’13) considers the dying the most vulnerable people in Canada. That’s why the former senator so focused on engaging Canadians in discussions about how we die. Her pioneering work has resulted in critical enhancements to palliative care.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, October 16, 2015
Whether you're an alumnus, a student or just looking to learn a bit more about the universty, there's plenty to explore at Homecoming this weekend. Don't miss the President's Fun Run, the concert on the quad and more.
Emm Campbell and Joanne Ward-Jerrett
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Meet the four exceptional individuals being honoured at Thursday night's Alumni Dinner with this year’s ¿ì²¥ÊÓÆµ Alumni Association Awards: Justine Fedak (MBA’01), Dr. Doug Mackay (BComm’53, LLD’93), Dr. Ian Doyle (DDS’78) and Sara Austin (BA’98).