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November 2023

Keahna Margeson  –  Research, Science
Monday, November 20, 2023
As seas rise, it is clear that traditional coastal defence approaches are unable to keep pace. Nature-based solutions offer considerable potential to protect coasts, people and biodiversity.
Tanis Trainor  –  Community & Culture
Friday, November 17, 2023
There are no shortage of opportunities this year at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ for people looking to help tackle challenges facing local communities, such as food insecurity. Learn how you can be part of the solution.
Stephanie Rogers  –  Agriculture, Alumni, News
Friday, November 17, 2023
Steve Ells was recruited this year to be vineyard manager at Benjamin Bridge, an award-winning Nova Scotia winery known for its sparkling wines and innovative products.
Alison DeLory  –  Alumni, Community & Culture
Friday, November 17, 2023
Halifax West Member of Parliament and Dal alum Lena Metledge Diab (MPA’87, LLB’90) sponsored a bill establishing November as Lebanese Heritage Month across Canada.
Matt Reeder  –  Student Life, Registrar, News
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Applying to AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ got easier this fall with the debut of a new online application portal that empowers the university to better support prospective students during the process with a more intuitive interface, targeted outreach, better communications, reduced service times, and more.
Solange Richer de Lafleche  –  Architecture and Planning, News, Community & Culture
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Dr. Ren Thomas, a housing and urban planning expert at Dal, explores the need for innovation and creativity in tackling Nova Scotia's housing crisis.
Josh Boyter  –  Research, Science, Chemistry, News
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Dal PhD candidate Joseph Bedard won the prestigious Falling Walls global competition in Berlin, Germany last week for his pitch on using air to create plastics. Read our Q&A with this researcher on the rise.
Alison Auld  –  Research, News, Engineering, Civil and Resource Engineering
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Wild Atlantic salmon and fish friends cool off in engineered thermal refuges during lengthy trek to spawning grounds in rivers that are becoming warmer and less hospitable to cold-loving species.
Chelsea Norris  –  Sports
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
A busy weekend for the Tigers was highlighted by a fourth place finish by cross country runner Jacob Benoit at the U SPORTS championship.
Chelsea Norris  –  Sports
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Hockey player Olivia Eustace and cross country runner Jacob Benoit are this week's PepsiCo Athletes of the Week.