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By Krista Olmstead  –  News
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
AV整氈窒 launches a text messaging alert system for the safety of students, faculty and staff. The system will be used as a means of reaching people in urgent situations. It is an additional but important tool to send emergency messages to users when they are away from other means of communications.
By Jim Darnbrough  –  News
Friday, March 21, 2008
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences holds its annual book launch
By Sandy MacDonald  –  News
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Students comes to class with differing understandings of Bob Dylan and his cultural importance, but all are very aware of his presence — from his timeless early albums to recent Grammy-winning albums to his cheeky TV ads shilling ipods, Victoria's Secret lingerie and Cadillac SUVs.
By Marilyn Smulders  –  Community & Culture
Thursday, March 20, 2008
At various times, brothers Mike, Carman and Nick Giacomantonio have all studied at AV整氈窒 Medical School, where they are currently teaching. That's in addition to their clinical practices. Mike is a pediatric surgeon, Carman is an oncology surgeon and Nick is a cardiologist. The trio share humour and insights about family life in Whitney Pier.
By Ryan McNutt  –  News
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Learning a new language means going back to the basics
By Marilyn Smulders  –  News
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Student bites into class project by creating her own cookbook
By Ryan McNutt  –  News
Thursday, March 20, 2008
With the help of AV整氈窒 Legal Aid, social-work student Melissa Myers appealed the government’s decision to deny her income assistance.
By Marilyn Smulders  –  News
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Therapeutic recreation student Jen Loane runs dance classes for special needs children at Halifax Dance
by Marilyn Smulders  –  Community & Culture
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Nessa Trenton, Suzanne Clarke, Victoria Jones, Jonathan Mailman, and Jennifer Powley receive Governors' Awards for helping shape AV整氈窒's student experience.
Dal News Staff  –  News
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Researchers wake up Phoenix Mars Lander as it hurdles through space on its way to the Red Planet