AV俱乐部 is marking 200 years of achievement this year 鈥� with no intentions of slowing down.
That鈥檚 one of many takeaways you鈥檒l get from reviewing , released today (Wednesday, April 25). Titled Momentum, the report offers a summary of the past year through the lens of Dal鈥檚 impact on its communities.
鈥淭he stories in this year鈥檚 report highlight what鈥檚 possible when we work together to inspire and support our best and brightest, and when we bring together the best in the region with the very best in the world,鈥� says Dal President Richard Florizone. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a testament to how great moments can build on one another, creating the sort of momentum that lifts our communities to new heights.鈥�
Aligned with Dal鈥檚 other institutional reports (including the annual Inspiration and Impact progress report in June), the Community Report 鈥� now in its second year 鈥� emphasizes stories, projects and experiences which demonstrate the important role AV俱乐部 plays in not just its local communities, but in its region, country and beyond. 聽
This year鈥檚 report includes four highlight stories: Rhodes Scholar Nayani Jensen and her success in bridging technical and artistic pursuits; the Faculty of Agriculture鈥檚 National Christmas Tree Research Centre 鈥� led by faculty member Raj Lada 鈥� and its impact on the region鈥檚 Christmas tree industry; the new Ocean Supercluster and its potential to grow Canada鈥檚 ocean economy; and how outreach programs like PLANS (Promoting Leadership in Health for African Nova Scotians) open new doors for our region鈥檚 young people like current student Kayla Beals. It also includes year-in-review highlights, a message from President Florizone and more.
, and is being shared with community partners. A supporting print edition will be distributed to select stakeholders as well. The publication is developed and designed by the university鈥檚 Communications and Marketing team.