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Matt Reeder  –  Student Life
Thursday, October 4, 2018
First-year students Kayla Thomson of Kentville, N.S. and Anna Minarik of Edmonton are this year's Dal recipients of the Schulich Leader scholarship — one of the top awards of its kind in Canada.
Erin Elaine Casey  –  Management, Community & Culture
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire has been named the seventh recipient of the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Faculty of Management’s Scotiabank Ethical Leadership Award, which honours Canadians who exemplify exceptional qualities of character, courage and adherence to ethical principles.
Kirk Jessome  –  Sports
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Women's basketball coach Anna Stammberger is entering her 10th season at the helm of the Tigers bench.
Nick Pearce  –  Health Professions, Dal 200
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Photo essay: Attendees at Shaun T's community workout event — hosted by the Faculty of Health for Dal 200 — left sweaty, tired and inspired.
Jane Doucet  –  Law, Research
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Jennifer Llewellyn, the Yogis and Keddy Chair in Human Rights Law, has received a SSHRC Impact Award in the Connection category for her unique collaboration to help integrate restorative approaches to justice throughout Nova Scotia — informed and strengthened by university research.
Ryan McNutt  –  Alumni, News, Dal 200, Community & Culture
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿â€™s Ignite dinner brought more than 1,200 alumni, friends, donors and community members to the Halifax Convention Centre to kick off the university’s third century with a celebration of creativity and inspiration in all its forms — from the scientist’s lab to the performing artist’s stage.
Staff  –  Research, Health Professions, Health and Human Performance
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Researchers from AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s Faculty of Health are part of a new national study looking at physical literacy — not just fitness or motor skill, but the broader motivation, knowledge and understanding about physical activity.
Ryan McNutt and Carolina Bustamante  –  Community & Culture, Human Resources
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Dal community celebrated respect in its community at its annual Pink Day events last week, featuring a community BBQ and other gatherings across all four campuses.
Ryan McNutt  –  History, Student Life, Arts and Social Sciences
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
"My work has always been political," says History master's grad Mercedes Peters, "because my identity is something that’s been politicized." In studying the self-expression of Mi'kmaw women, she strives to find lessons to inform and shape Indigenous stories today.
Rebecca Rawcliffe  –  Computer Science, Student Life
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
From video games to ocean data, Computer Science grad Johna Latouf has been taking advantage of every opportunity she can to showcase her skills.