/news.html Dal News Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:11:28 GMT 2024-09-19T00:11:28Z /news/2024/09/18/governor-general-gold-medal-award-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews This year's recipients of the national award for academic excellence are helping forge new frontiers in knowledge about medical assistance in dying and medical diagnostics. Research News Graduate Studies Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/09/18/governor-general-gold-medal-award-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mia Samardzic and Josh Boyter 2024-09-18T11:30:00Z /news/2024/09/18/summer-student-experience-light-lab.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Soheil Ghaffari's proactive hunt for a career that could help him balance his love of science and the arts landed him in a Dal dental lab over the summer. Student Life Dentistry Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/09/18/summer-student-experience-light-lab.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Cheryl Bell 2024-09-18T11:30:00Z /news/2024/09/16/tigers-weekend-action--sep--16-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Tigers were on the road Friday with the soccer teams travelling to Wolfville and hosted an exciting double header against Memorial Sunday. Sports Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:58:00 GMT /news/2024/09/16/tigers-weekend-action--sep--16-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2024-09-16T12:58:00Z /news/2024/09/16/pepsico-athletes-of-the-week--sep--16-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Congratualtions to Hannah Firstbrook and Kaveh Wornell on being named the PepsiCo athletes of the week! Sports Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:11:00 GMT /news/2024/09/16/pepsico-athletes-of-the-week--sep--16-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2024-09-16T11:11:00Z /news/2024/09/16/brice-scheschuk-dal-innovation-week.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The first-ever Dal Innovation Week has rapidly become a magnet for people with big ideas and a lot of hustle. This includes ±«Óătv alumnus and Wind Mobile co-founder, Brice Scheschuk, who will be judging Thursday’s Demo Day pitch competition. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT /news/2024/09/16/brice-scheschuk-dal-innovation-week.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jennifer Cameron 2024-09-16T09:00:00Z /news/2024/09/13/sustainable-campus-index-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ±«Óătv secured a spot as a top performer globally in two key categories in the latest index, including Coordination & Planning and Purchasing. Learn more about this year's report. Facilities Management Office of Sustainability Community & Culture Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/09/13/sustainable-campus-index-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-09-13T11:30:00Z /news/2024/09/13/ila-summer-harvest.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Twenty-four students in Grades 7 – 12 recently participated in the Culture of Growing program, a youth-led community garden and greenhouse program that contributes to community food security. Agriculture Community & Culture Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:00:00 GMT /news/2024/09/13/ila-summer-harvest.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2024-09-13T08:00:00Z /news/2024/09/12/falling-walls-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews You’re invited to the Falling Walls Lab – Atlantic Canada next Tuesday, September 17. The event will bring together young innovators from Atlantic Canada to face a daunting challenge—making the case for why their breakthrough idea has the potential to change the world for the better, in just three minutes. Research News Community & Culture Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:16:00 GMT /news/2024/09/12/falling-walls-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2024-09-12T12:16:00Z /news/2024/09/11/summer-student-lauren-hunter.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A growing Ontario cidery tapped into Dal student Lauren Hunter’s sustainability skills as part of its expansion into farmers’ markets around the province. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences International Development Studies Environment, Sustainability and Society Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/09/11/summer-student-lauren-hunter.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Georgia Atkin 2024-09-11T11:30:00Z /news/2024/09/10/new-course-urges-students-to-use-science-as-a-force-for-social-c.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Leticia Magpali, a Biology PhD candidate, spearheaded the creation of a new course on science communications that encourages students to look beyond their final grade. Student Life Community & Culture Science Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/09/10/new-course-urges-students-to-use-science-as-a-force-for-social-c.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2024-09-10T12:30:00Z /news/2024/09/09/student-housing-new-residence-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ±«Óătv expects to begin site preparation for a new six-storey student residence in Halifax next spring that will accommodate approximately 200 students living on campus. Residence Student Life News Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/09/09/student-housing-new-residence-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-09-09T12:30:00Z /news/2024/09/09/pepsico-athletes-of-the-week--sep--9-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Congratulations to Elise Evans and Mo Tolba on being named the PepsiCo Athletes of the Week! Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:26:00 GMT /news/2024/09/09/pepsico-athletes-of-the-week--sep--9-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2024-09-09T12:26:00Z /news/2024/09/09/tigers-weekend-action--sep--9-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Tigers were on the road this weekend with the soccer teams travelling to Cape Breton and Antigonish and the cross country team in Wolfville. Sports Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:19:00 GMT /news/2024/09/09/tigers-weekend-action--sep--9-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2024-09-09T12:19:00Z /news/2024/09/13/mementos-home-university-life-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Change comes with the territory when moving away from home to go to university. We asked some of Dal's newest students what special belongings they brought with them to create a feeling of home away from home. Student Life Community & Culture Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/09/13/mementos-home-university-life-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Words by Matt Reeder, with photos from Nick Pearce 2024-09-09T11:30:00Z /news/2024/09/06/dallaire-institute-workshop-to-shine-a-light-on-the-role-of-wome.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A one-day public event in honour of Peace Day hosted by Dal’s Dallaire Institute later this month will spotlight the essential yet often under-recognized role of women in addressing critical peace and security challenges affecting children. Research Community & Culture Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT /news/2024/09/06/dallaire-institute-workshop-to-shine-a-light-on-the-role-of-wome.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stacey McCarthy 2024-09-06T15:00:00Z /news/2024/09/06/dal-prof-changing-the-way-we-think-about-accessibility-in-the-cl.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal Computer Science instructor Gabriella Mosquera, this year's winner of the Award for Excellence in Online/Blended Course Development, says empathy is always top of mind for her when designing courses. Computer Science Community & Culture Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/09/06/dal-prof-changing-the-way-we-think-about-accessibility-in-the-cl.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2024-09-06T11:30:00Z /news/2024/09/17/schulich-leaders-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Few Canadian scholarships accelerate student achievement in STEM quite as well as the Schulich Leader awards. Learn more about this year's STEM superstars in the making at Dal. Student Life Science Engineering Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/09/17/schulich-leaders-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder and Tanis Trainor 2024-09-06T11:30:00Z /news/2024/09/05/soil-climate-change-research-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Soil plays a massive role in combating climate change by storing carbon. Now, a historic grant — the largest ever awarded to Dal's Faculty of Agriculture — will help a team of Dal researchers improve Canada's ability to make the most of this nature-based solution to a warming climate. Research Agriculture Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/09/05/soil-climate-change-research-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2024-09-05T11:30:00Z /news/2024/09/04/royal-society-of-canada-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Drs. Mark Stradiotto and Kate Sherren have been welcomed into the Royal Society of Canada, a fellowship that gathers the brightest minds across the country. Research News Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/09/04/royal-society-of-canada-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2024-09-04T11:30:00Z /news/2024/09/04/free-store.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews More than 700 students shopped at Dal’s first Free Store over move-in weekend, diverting approximately 3.5 tonnes of items from landfill and contributing to a circular economy on campus. Office of Sustainability Community & Culture Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:15:00 GMT /news/2024/09/04/free-store.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tanis Trainor 2024-09-04T10:15:00Z /news/2024/09/04/pepsico-athlete-of-the-week--sep--2-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Congratulations to Sally Steinberg and Mykeo Parker-Christmas on being named the PepsiCo Athletes of the Week! Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024/09/04/pepsico-athlete-of-the-week--sep--2-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2024-09-03T12:00:00Z /news/2024/09/04/tigers-weekend-recap--sep--3-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Tigers hosted Moncton this weekend in their soccer home openers. Sports Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:46:00 GMT /news/2024/09/04/tigers-weekend-recap--sep--3-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2024-09-03T11:46:00Z /news/2024/08/30/orientation-week-dalhousie-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Halifornia Dreaming, this year's Orientation Week programming, offers Dal's newest students dozens of opportunities to learn, meet new people, and have fun. Student Life Community & Culture Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMT /news/2024/08/30/orientation-week-dalhousie-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ariel Mackenzie 2024-08-30T13:00:00Z /news/2024/08/30/advice-first-year-students-orientation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews We asked a few of Dal's orientation leaders to offer insights into what they wish they’d known as they started at Dal. Student Life Community & Culture Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/08/30/advice-first-year-students-orientation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-08-30T11:30:00Z /news/2024/08/28/remembering-howard-clark--dalhousie-s-ninth-president.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews President Emertius Howard Clark, who passed away earlier this month, is credited with pushing ±«Óătv's gates "open wider than before" — both into the community and out into the broader world. News Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:30:00 GMT /news/2024/08/28/remembering-howard-clark--dalhousie-s-ninth-president.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2024-08-28T17:30:00Z