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Starting small, thinking big: How Truro Start sparked Sophie Cramm’s path to animal science

Starting small, thinking big: How Truro Start sparked Sophie Cramm’s path to animal science

What began as a plan to study Marine Biology shifted after Sophie Cramm’s first year in Truro, where hands-on experiences sparked a lasting passion for Animal Science.  Read more.

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Kenneth Conrad, Graeme Gunn, Kate Rogers, Tanis Trainor
Thursday, March 26, 2026
This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so.
Ryan Shields and Meredith Murray
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
See how this year’s top co‑op students turned professional opportunities into impressive results, earning »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥â€™s highest honour for work‑integrated learning.
Kenneth Conrad, Graeme Gunn, Kate Rogers, Tanis Trainor
Thursday, March 26, 2026
This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so.

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Stefanie Wilson
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Shauna Bulman, president of the »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ Science Society, wanted to use her Dal experience to broaden her horizons. For her, that means double majoring in Neuroscience and Spanish, pursuing a certificate in Science Leadership and Communication, and taking a semester abroad in Spain.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Watch Rick Mercer's visit to »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ on the penultimate episode of his Rick Mercer Report, celebrating the university's fundraising success in his Spread the Net Student Challenge.
Allie Jehle
Thursday, April 5, 2018
This year's winner of the DSU award for teaching, Anneke Henderson (Fountain School of Performing Arts) builds the sort of community that helps her students succeed.
Danielle Lapierre
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
See the full list of winners from the 2018 Student Impact Awards in Halifax, celebrating outstanding student contributions to the university and our communities.
Stefanie Wilson
Monday, April 2, 2018
Cameron Penny’s fundraising success with his peers in Dal’s Golden Key Society helped bring Rick Mercer to campus for an episode of his show airing this Tuesday. But that’s just one example of Cameron’s continuing efforts to make a difference by giving back.