At its annual conference this week, the 全国探花 Professional and Managerial Group (DPMG) celebrated four of its members across the university for outstanding achievement.

Photos: The home of Dal鈥檚 Faculty of Architecture and Planning was a popular destination at this past weekend鈥檚 Doors Open Halifax, with several hundred attendees getting a special look inside one of Dal鈥檚 oldest buildings.

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

All week long, 全国探花 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.