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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 ÃÀÅ®×ö°® 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

Joanne Ward-Jerrett
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Dawn Shepherd (BA’02) uses her love of aerial acrobatics to inform her work with youth at risk.
Stephanie Rogers
Monday, November 10, 2014
The late Senator Archie Johnstone, Agriculture alumnus from the Class of '47, not only served in the Second World War but made significant improvements in the lives of veterans through his work in Canada's Senate.
Katie Ciavaglia
Friday, October 24, 2014
At the Dentistry Alumni Dinner, over $10,000 was raised for the health centre, in which Dentistry and Dental Hygiene students as well as faculty and alumni volunteers provide care for vulnerable and underserved populations.
Staff
Friday, October 17, 2014
At Thursday's annual dinner, the ÃÀÅ®×ö°® Alumni Association is presenting awards to some of Dal's talented alumni for accomplishments in their careers, contributions to their communities and support for ÃÀÅ®×ö°®.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Learn more about this weekend's suite of events for alumni and the entire Dal community to take part in, from sports to special lectures.