June 2021
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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Pharmacy school has been a challenging but rewarding journey. The last few years have required a lot of time and hard work, so receiving this degree is an achievement I am very proud of! The field of pharmacy is constantly evolving and has a wide range of roles that pharmacists can hold, so receiving this degree gives me the opportunity to pursue a variety of careers in the field.
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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Many who have had to seek treatment for themselves, or a loved one, for some eye disorders know first-hand the value of orthoptists. Orthoptists are allied health professionals who specialize in the study of ocular motility and visual development.
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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Originally from Kentucky and with PEI roots, Matt Steele (BScR鈥19) moved to Halifax in 2014. He wanted to work in healthcare but in a field that wouldn't leave his musical life behind. His aunt Carol Ann, who was a nurse in long-term care, suggested recreation therapy (RT) because he could use music alongside other recreational activities to help people with their health and wellness. In 2015 he settled on recreation therapy as his next career move and started at 麻豆传媒.
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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Shawna Paris-Hoyte (MSW鈥03, BSW鈥01, LLB鈥94, BA鈥78) is a fifth generation Black Nova Scotian who was born in New Glasgow and grew up in Truro, Nova Scotia.
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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Roslyn 鈥楻oz鈥 Smith (BPE鈥71) has completed 31 marathons in person and 2 marathons virtually. Roz is a 72-year-old 鈥榬oad runner鈥 who holds Canadian masters records in the 8k (37:44, W70), half marathon (1:39:06, W65), and marathon (3:39:35 W65; 3:52:20 W70)
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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
I experienced a really debilitating mental illness about halfway through my program and there was a time when I really couldn鈥檛 see myself finishing the degree. This accomplishment is significant to my family, my friends, and me because it symbolizes recovery, perseverance, and drive - my ability to do hard things. During my challenges with mental health, this degree was grounding for me and it gave me a tangible goal to focus on and work towards achieving.
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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Dr. Kozey joined the Faculty of Health in 1993. He reports that one of the highlights of his career at Dal has been 鈥渨atching the professional development of the many past students.鈥
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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Two School of Health and Human Performance (HAHP) faculty are retiring from the Faculty of Health. Assistant kinesiology professor Janice Moreside and associate kinesiology professor John Kozey have taught and researched at Dal for a combined total of almost 30 years. Drs. Moreside and Kozey have had a positive influence on countless students over their decades at Dal and will continue to do so even after their retirement.
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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Dr. Moreside worked at Dal Health for eight and a half years after completing a post-doc with the University. Relative to other faculty, her time might have been short, but she has had a big impact on her students. Her favorite thing about teaching is 鈥渨atching the "light go on 鈥 those 鈥榓ha鈥 moments with the students,鈥 she reports.