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Kenneth Conrad  –  Student Life, Science, Psychology, Graduate Studies
Friday, May 19, 2023
Clinical psychology PhD candidate Karen Tang uses social media to stay connected with the academic community and find out about awards and scholarships, one of which she received this spring.
Angela Barrett-Jewers
Thursday, May 18, 2023
After a three-year hiatus, the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Tigers celebrated the most recent class of inductees to its Hall of Fame last week. This year’s group includes cross country and track and field star Annick deGooyer, men’s volleyball player Terry Martin and the 1996-97 CIAU silver medal-winning men’s volleyball team.
Genevieve MacIntyre  –  Arts and Social Sciences, News, Community & Culture
Thursday, May 18, 2023
A portrait of Mi’kmaw author and activist Daniel Paul painted by renowned Mi’kmaw artist Alan Syliboy is set to be displayed at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ in recognition of his contributions as a Mi’kmaw historian.
Stephen Abbott  –  Science, Resource and Environmental Studies
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Dal researchers have received funding to build support for the shift to ecological forestry in Nova Scotia — a model that’s changing how we cut and tend to our forests while also supporting surrounding ecosystems.
Andrew Riley  –  Research, Oceans, Science, News
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ kicked off a new era of ocean and climate research last Friday at the official launch of Transforming Climate Action, a Dal-led research program that aims to make Canada a global leader in climate science, innovation, and solutions by taking an ocean-first approach to the fight against climate change.
Alison Auld  –  Research, Dentistry, News
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
In one of the Faculty of Dentistry’s first clinical trials, researchers will study whether a drug used to treat diabetes could prevent an oral cancer that affects people in Atlantic Canada at disproportionately higher rates.
Stefanie Wilson  –  News, Community & Culture
Monday, May 15, 2023
This month, work begins at the Killam Memorial Library on a deep energy retrofit that is projected to reduce both energy and water consumption in the building by more than 50 per cent. Closures will be scheduled to minimize disruptions to users.
Matt Reeder  –  Community & Culture, Senior Administration
Friday, May 12, 2023
We chat with Dal's influential gallery head as she unveils a major exhibition of African Nova Scotian textiles and canvas works curated by artist David Woods this week.
Noah Miko  –  Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology
Friday, May 12, 2023
Immunology undergrad student Ali Hammoud of Lebanon is passionate about using what he learns in the classroom to help others.
Matt Reeder  –  News, Science, Marine Biology
Friday, May 12, 2023
Aaron Judah's passion for ocean literacy and diversity has made the Dal community a richer place and secured him one of Canada's highest student honours: the 3M National Student Fellowship.