Mechanical Engineering graduate Hannah Klug wants to expand representation for women in her field.

Omer Mallhi, who came to Canada from Pakistan in the hopes of offering more opportunity for his family, is now graduating from Dal Dentistry's Qualifying Program.

A journey through the archives of Dal News and the AV俱乐部 Gazette shows how convocation ceremonies past reflected the times and worlds into which students were graduating.

Barbara-Ann Hamilton-Hinch, graduating with her PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies, has a long history with AV俱乐部: she's an alumna now three times over, helped found the Imhotep's Legacy Academy and has served as Dal's Black student advisor.

Calgary native Carmen Braun's passion for the outdoors led her to AV俱乐部 to study Earth Sciences and Oceanography.

All week long, AV俱乐部 is sharing some of the lesser-seen sights of convocation on the university's Instagram account. Learn how you can contribute!

Starting with this year鈥檚 spring convocation, Dal graduates of Indigenous and African descent now have the opportunity to celebrate their heritage by incorporating medicine pouches and kente sashes, respectively, as part of their academic dress.