Through representing First Nations children, David Taylor’s (LLB’12) work has led to their having greater access to educational support, medical equipment and mental health services. His commitment to giving back is what makes the foundation that supported his scholarship proud.

Launched in September 2020, the online community has attracted more than 585 volunteers, including alumni, donors and friends of Dal who provide monthly feedback to the Office of Advancement on a variety of topics, initiatives and programs.

Edging his way to retirement after a distinguished career, lawyer Doug Ruck (BA ’72, LLB ’77) has taken on the job of chairing a task force into systemic anti-Black racism within the College of Physicians and Surgeons and leading an external investigation into systemic discrimination at the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society.

»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ PhD student Landon Getz founded the Queer Atlantic Canadian STEM group a few years ago with a mission to make STEM fields more inclusive and welcoming in Atlantic Canada. Now, Getz is looking to expand the group's impact on a national scale.

Dal researchers OmiSoore Dryden and Matt Numer share their expertise on health disparities faced by the 2SLGBTQ+ community in a panel event next week hosted by the »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ Medical Research Foundation as part of Halifax Pride.