Item consists of an offprint containing the text of a speech delivered by President John Forrest on April 25, 1893 at the Dalhousie College Convocation ceremonies.
Item consists of an offprint containing the text of a speech delivered by President Arthur Stanley Mackenzie at the September 1905 Dalhousie University Convocation ceremonies.
Item consists of a facsimile of the text of an address delivered by President Carleton Stanley at a Special Convocation ceremony at a Dalhousie University Reunion event, August 17, 1938. Item originally appeared in Volume 2, Number 1 of the Second Series of The Alumni News, pages 9 and 16.
Item consists of a facsimile of the text of an address delivered by President Carleton Stanley at May 16, 1939 Dalhousie University Convocation ceremonies.
Item consists of the text of an address delivered by President Alexander Enoch Kerr at the May 6, 1963 Dalhousie University Convocation ceremonies, about Dalhousie's growth and development in the post-war years (coinciding with Kerr's tenure as President). Item also contains reports submitted by individual faculties about their developments under Kerr's presidency. Includes reports submitted by H.B.S. Cooke (Dean, Faculty of Arts), H.E. Read (Dean, Faculty of Law), C.B. Stewart (Dean, Faculty of Medicine), J.D. McLean (Dean, Faculty of Dentistry), W.R. Trost (Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies), F.R. Hayes (Director, Institute of Oceanography), E.A. Electa MacLennan (Director, Faculty of Health Professions), J.G. Duff (Director, College of Pharmacy), Arthur H. Shears (Director) and Robert M. MacDonald (Dean-elect, School of Physiotherapy), Guy Henson (Director, Institute of Public Affairs), J.P. Wilkinson (University Librarian), K.D. Gowie (Director, Physical Education), and Bruce G. Irwin (Director, Alumni Association).
File contains two inaugural addresses delivered by James DeMille at convocation ceremonies of Dalhousie College. The first inaugural address was delivered on November 4, 1873 and printed in Dalhousie Gazette, Vol. 6, No. 1 (November 15, 1873). The second inaugural address was delivered at convocation in 1878 and printed in Dalhousie Gazette, New series Vol. 4, No. 1 and No. 2 (November 23, 1878 and December 7, 1878).
Item consists of the Convocation program for the following proceedings: Arts and Social Sciences, Graduate Studies, 9:30 am, May 19, 2009; Arts and Social Sciences, Graduate Studies, 2:30 pm, May 19, 2009; and Architecture and Planning, Computer Science, Graduate Studies, 9:30 am, May 20, 2009.
Item consists of the Convocation program for the following proceedings: Sciences I, 2:30 pm, May 20, 2009; Sciences II, 9:30 am, May 21, 2009; and Sciences Ill, Dental Hygiene, Pharmacy, Graduate Studies, 2:30 pm, May 21, 2009.
Item consists of the Convocation program for the following proceedings: Dentistry, Medicine, Graduate Studies, 9:30 am, May 22, 2009; and Law, Graduate Studies, 2:30 pm, May 22, 2009.
Item consists of the Convocation program for the following proceedings: Health Professions, Graduate Studies, 9:30 am, May 25, 2009; [and] Health Professions, Graduate Studies, 2:30 pm, May 25, 2009.
Item consists of the Convocation program for the following proceedings: Management (Undergraduate), 9:30 am, May 26, 2009; Management (Graduate), 2:30 pm, May 26, 2009; Engineering I (Undergraduate and Graduate), 9:30 am, May 27, 2009; [and] Engineering II (Undergraduate and Graduate), 2:30 pm, May 27, 2009.
Item consists of the Convocation program for the following proceedings: Architecture and Planning, Dentistry, Health Professions, Law, Medicine, Graduate Studies, 9:30 am, October 17, 2009; Arts and Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Graduate Studies, 2:30 pm, October 17, 2009; [and] Management, Arts and Science, Graduate Studies, 9:30 am, October 18, 2009.
Item consists of the illustrated Convocation 2009 wrap-up program "A Time to Celebrate", which includes the University President's message, a selection of student profiles, Dalhousie teaching awards, and recipients of honorary degrees.
File contains invitations to convocation ceremonies for Dalhousie University on October 27, 1885; April 28, 1886; April 27, 1887; October 18, 1887; April 26, 1888; April 23, 1891; September 21, 1892; April 23, 1895; April 26, 1898; and May 13, 1919. The file contains some duplicates.
File contains programs from Dalhousie University convocations in 1974. The programs include two copies of a program from a special convocation for the opening of the Dalhousie Life Sciences Centre on April 19, 1974; and a program from Dalhousie convocation ceremonies on May 16, 1974 and May 17, 1974.
Item consists of two copies of a program from a special convocation for the opening of the Dalhousie Life Sciences Centre. The program contains the order of proceedings and transcripts of citations given during the presentation of honorary degrees to the Honourable Allan Joseph MacEachen, William Edward Ricker, George Isaac Smith, and Robert William Stewart.
Item is a program from Dalhousie University convocation ceremonies on May 16, 1974 and May 17, 1974. The program contains orders of proceedings and lists of graduates from four convocation ceremonies that took place on those days, as well as transcripts of citations given during the conferral of honorary degrees.
Item consists of an annotated draft address delivered by Arthur Stanley MacKenzie at the Encoenia ceremonies at King's College, May 9, 1912, upon receiving a Doctor of Civil Law degree.
Item consists of a handwritten address delivered by Arthur Stanley MacKenzie at the closing exercises for the graduates of the Halifax School for the Blind, June 9, 1913.
Item consists of a handwritten address delivered by Arthur Stanley MacKenzie at the closing exercises for the graduating nurses at the Nova Scotia Hospital, July 4, 1913.
Fonds comprises Ronald St. John Macdonald's records regarding his personal, academic, and professional activities as a jurist, judge, and professor. Records include those related to Macdonald's involvement with Osgoode Hall, University of Western Ontario, University of Toronto, Dalhousie University, the European Court of Human Rights, the Hague, Peking University, World Academy of Arts and Science, Canadian Council of International Law, United Nations, Institute of International Law, African Society of International Law, British Institute of International Law, Canadian Institute of International Law, International Law Association, and others. Records types include correspondence; meeting minutes and agendas; research materials; photographs; newsletters; newspaper clippings; manuscripts; and off-prints.
File includes transcripts of Ronald St. John Macdonald's convocation addresses given on different occasions and institutions, including at McGill University, Dalhousie University, and Carleton University.
File contains programs and itineraries for the Order of Nova Scotia, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and the Mount Saint Vincent University convocation ceremonies.
File contains a photograph of Marshall Tito, President of Yugoslavia, receiving an honourary degree from Dalhousie University in November 1971. Photograph includes (left to right): Fitzroy MacLean; Harold Uhlman (Registrar); Marshall Tito; Victor de Bedia Oland (Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia); and Henry Hicks (President, Dalhousie University). The photograph was published in "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 2" by Peter B. Waite (page 293).
File contains a scrapbook assembled by Ruth Marilyn (Goodman) Pink commemorating events from her graduation from Dalhousie University and a few years after. The scrapbook contains programs from Dalhousie Glee Club and other musical performances; a 1936 Dalhousie convocation program; congratulatory telegrams and greeting cards sent to Goodman; remnants of dried flowers; dance cards; place cards with attached pencils; menus; a Valentine card and other greeting cards. There are also photographs of Ruth Goodman; Rose Goodman; Jeanette Goodman; members of the Class of 1936; unidentified family and friends; White Point Beach; the Annapolis Valley; Pictou Lodge; and Sydney. A copy of Alice Simensky's obituary (1918-2015) is tucked into the back of the scrapbook.
File contains photographs of the Queen Mother's arrival in Halifax and her attendance at the grand opening of the Tupper Building at Dalhousie University.
File contains photographs taken during the cornerstone laying ceremony of the Sir James Dunn Science Building at Dalhousie University, which took place on October 29, 1958. The photographs show A. E. Kerr; C. D. Howe; Lady Dunn; E. C. Plow; Robert L. Stanfield; Lord Beaverbrook; G. A. Currie; Edward Appleton; Lord Adrian; W. J. Archibald; and others involved in the ceremony. The file also includes a photograph of the trowel used by Lady Dunn to lay the cornerstone.
File contains photographs taken at the opening of the Weldon Law Building at Dalhousie University, including the unveiling of a plaque in honour of Sir James Dunn and the dedication of the Sir James Dunn Law Library. The photographs show Lady Beaverbrook, Henry Hicks, Horace Read, and other guests.
Item is a panoramic photograph of the Dalhousie University Faculty of Law convocation in 1952. The photograph was used by Ansul in their "First Special Issue." The photograph is a smaller copy of print: PC1 34.67.13 (A96).
Item is a photograph taken at the official opening of the Life Sciences Centre at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows Henry Hicks and other unidentified people standing on a staircase landing with a podium.
Item is a photograph taken at the official opening of the Life Sciences Centre at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows Henry Hicks and other unidentified people standing on a staircase landing with a podium.
Item is a photograph taken at the official opening of the Life Sciences Centre at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows Henry Hicks and other unidentified people standing on a staircase landing with a podium.
Item is a photograph taken at the official opening of the Life Sciences Centre at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows Henry Hicks and other unidentified people standing on a staircase landing with a podium.
Item is a photograph taken at the official opening of the Life Sciences Centre at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows Henry Hicks and other unidentified people on a staircase landing with a podium.
Item is a photograph taken at the official opening of the Life Sciences Centre at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows Henry Hicks and other unidentified people on a staircase landing with a podium.
Item is a photograph taken at the official opening of the Life Sciences Centre at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows Henry Hicks and other unidentified people on a staircase landing with a podium.
Item is a photograph taken at the official opening of the Life Sciences Centre at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows Henry Hicks and other unidentified people on a staircase landing with a podium.
Item is a photograph taken at the official opening of the Life Sciences Centre at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows Henry Hicks and other unidentified people on a staircase landing with a podium.
Item is a photograph taken at the official opening of the Life Sciences Centre at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows Henry Hicks and other unidentified people on a staircase landing with a podium. Hicks is shaking hands with an unidentified person.