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DAL Magazine feature stories include social innovation, learning in action and making waves in the Aquatron.

DAL MagazineÌýshines a light on Dal’s innovative thinkers, groundbreaking research, and influential alumni.Ìý

In the Spring/Summer 2024 issue, you'll find feature stories on ±«Óãtv's $750-million campaign for transformational change, generations of Rhodes Scholars, the national and local housing crisis, the recipients of ±«Óãtv's flagship alumni awards program, and more.

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Worlds of opportunity
Worlds of opportunity
Mark Campbell
When ±«Óãtv announced the launch of Bringing Worlds Together, a $750-million campaign for transformational change, it made history with the largest fundraising initiative ever among Atlantic Canadian universities. By inspiring future-ready leaders, engaging in high-impact research, and lifting communities, the university aims to make a better world, too.
Bridging the gap
Bridging the gap
Mark Campbell
A new biomanufacturing facility envisioned by the Faculty of Medicine will help bring ideas for life-changing medicines out of the lab to patients’ bedsides.
Standing up for the world
Standing up for the world
Ryan McNutt
Generations of ±«Óãtv's Rhodes Scholars are a force for good.
Gimme shelter
Gimme shelter
Matt Reeder
Canada needs more homes — and fast. But the solution to the housing crisis is neither quick nor simple. Dal experts weigh in on the path ahead for one of Canada's most pressing social and economic issues.
Golden moments: Celebrating the 2024 Aurum Award Winners
Golden moments: Celebrating the 2024 Aurum Award Winners
Emily MacKinnon
Recognizing exceptional alumni who are making society a better place.
Found
Found
Jennifer Lambert
Diving into ±«Óãtv’s history of generous — and timely—gifts.
Research roundup
Research roundup
Alison Auld, Andrew Riley, Dan Silberman
Capturing the chemistry of fog. The dangers of digital exhaust. Water supply on Sable Island. Emphysema risk for people who smoke. Long COVID in children. Shark finning. Decarbonizing the global shipping industry.
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Dal alumni and faculty share their books, television shows, films, webinars, and podcasts.
24 hours: Jack Bennet
24 hours: Jack Bennet
Jack Bennet, photos by Alison DeLory
Jack Bennett (BA’17, JD’23) shares a day in the life of a lawyer and co-host of The Big Sing, a Halifax event that teaches singers of all levels a pop song in three-part harmony.
Spotlight: Travis McDonough
Spotlight: Travis McDonough
Alison DeLory
Travis McDonough (BScK’94) shares his modus operandi — calculated risk-taking, service to community, and ending well.
Why I give: Shirley King
Why I give: Shirley King
Mark Campbell
Shirley King found her way to give to Dal through the Truro Start Program, and now hopes that endowing a scholarship puts more students on the path to success.
Innovator: Dr. Crystal Sweeney
Innovator: Dr. Crystal Sweeney
Emily Neil
Dr. Crystal Sweeney (PhD’19) is developing tech to help measure, and ultimately mitigate, carcinogen exposure for workers in high-risk environments.
Why I do it: Stephanie MacPhee
Why I do it: Stephanie MacPhee
Tanis Trainor
Stephanie MacPhee (BENG'06) takes a multifaceted approach to lessening Dal’s impact on the planet.
Future alumni: Kriti Maini
Future alumni: Kriti Maini
AnnMarie MacKinnon
Fascinated by how people engage with history, Kriti Maini will graduate in Spring 2025 with a combined honours in political science and history.

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