Dal News - Community & Culture https://www.dal.ca/news.html Dal News - Community & Culture Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:38:13 GMT 2024-03-28T16:38:13Z Who owns the glass slipper? Weldon moot pits Cinderella against Prince Charming in royal divorce battle https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/27/cinderella-charming-weldon-literary-moot-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The dynamic cast at this year's Weldon Literary Moot brought Cinderella v. Charming to life, raising more than $2,000 for the Halifax Humanities Society in the process. Law Community & Culture Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:02:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/27/cinderella-charming-weldon-literary-moot-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-03-27T19:02:00Z ‘I finally got the guts’: Award‑winning journalist Anna Maria Tremonti opens up about living with abuse https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/27/anna-maria-tremonti-shaar-shalom-lecture-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews In this year's Shaar Shalom Lecture, the former CBC reporter and host detailed the abuse she endured during her first marriage and eloquently unbraided the threads of "shame, blame, and pain" she carried with her for more than 40 years. Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/27/anna-maria-tremonti-shaar-shalom-lecture-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ariel Mackenzie 2024-03-27T11:30:00Z The Fountain School’s latest stage production asks big questions https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/26/dalhousie-theatre-euripidaristophanize.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The ancient characters in Dal alum Sophie Jacome's play Euripidaristophanize explore how we make art in a world coming apart at the seams. Arts and Social Sciences Theatre Community & Culture Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/26/dalhousie-theatre-euripidaristophanize.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jacob Caines 2024-03-26T17:00:00Z Equity in medical education: Black Health Primer aims to build inclusive health care https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/22/black-health-primer-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new training resource from the national Black Health Education Collaborative will equip physicians and other health-care providers with guidance on how to provide better quality, anti-racist care. Medicine Community & Culture Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/22/black-health-primer-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2024-03-22T11:30:00Z Career development takes centre stage at Dal with new unit and employee supports https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/22/career-development-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Whether you are just starting out, you are midway through a career, or you’re transitioning to a leadership role, a new unit in Dal's Human Resources department can provide the support you need to excel. Human Resources Community & Culture Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/22/career-development-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kelly Taylor 2024-03-22T11:30:00Z Where collaborative leadership meets community well‑being https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/21/2023-dalhousie-community-impact-report.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Take a peek inside Dalhousie's 2023 Community Impact Report to learn more about students, faculty, staff and alumni who are fostering a healthier and more sustainable future for all. Medicine Community & Culture Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/21/2023-dalhousie-community-impact-report.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Lauren Hunter 2024-03-21T11:30:00Z Chess for Brain: Dalhousie club brings a different kind of exercise to local seniors https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/15/chess-for-brains.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new initiative from the Dal Chess Club has students volunteering to play at local senior residences, unlocking benefits in brain exercise, socialization and mentorship. Student Life Medicine Community & Culture Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/15/chess-for-brains.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephen Abbott 2024-03-15T12:00:00Z Concerto Night showcases the Fountain School at its finest — working together to bring classics to life https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/12/concerto-night-dalhousie-fountain-school.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews One of the Fountain School's keystone annual events, Concerto Night brings twelve student soloists with different personal and musical experiences together with the Dalhousie Symphony Orchestra for a night of passionate musical performance. Music Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/12/concerto-night-dalhousie-fountain-school.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew John Gilmour 2024-03-12T11:30:00Z Building community connections for Women in STEM https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/08/building-community-connections-for-women-in-stem.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A panel discussion last week brought Dal alumni together with students and members of the community to share ideas about how to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders. Research Science Community & Culture Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/08/building-community-connections-for-women-in-stem.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2024-03-08T13:30:00Z On International Women’s Day, an opportunity to reflect on the state of gender equity in academia https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/08/international-womens-day-gender-equity-academia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the achievement of women, but also an opportunity for organizations to look at how they support and elevate the careers of women. Three members of Dalhousie's Women in Research Caucus share their experiences. Research Community & Culture Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/08/international-womens-day-gender-equity-academia.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2024-03-08T12:30:00Z Women writers come together to share excerpts from new work https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/07/writing-reading-international-women-s-day-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal faculty members are among a group of accomplished writers coming together this weekend for a free, off-campus reading event in honour of International Women's Day. English Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/07/writing-reading-international-women-s-day-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2024-03-07T12:30:00Z Tigers track star jumps his way to an iron ring https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/07/tobi-oshikoya-iron-ring.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Engineering student Tobi Oshikoya, a decorated member of the Dal Tigers Track and Field team, looks forward to his biggest accomplishment to date — the receipt of his iron ring. Sports Engineering Community & Culture Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/07/tobi-oshikoya-iron-ring.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2024-03-07T12:30:00Z Sorting smarter: Campus campaign serves up a reminder on what waste goes where https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/06/dalhousie-solid-waste-sorting-campaign.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Coffee cups chucked in compost bins. Food waste splattered across recyclables. Contamination and poor sorting threatens Dal's waste-diversion goals. A new campaign urges members of the community to play a part in getting back on track. Student Life Office of Sustainability News Community & Culture Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/03/06/dalhousie-solid-waste-sorting-campaign.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Office of Sustainability 2024-03-06T12:30:00Z At Dal talk, The Boat People author opens up about capturing the refugee experience through fiction https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/29/sharon-bala-the-boat-people-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews In The Boat People, the 2023-2024 Dal Reads title selection, author Sharon Bala weaves together multiple perspectives to explore themes of displacement, asylum, and identity. Libraries Community & Culture Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/29/sharon-bala-the-boat-people-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kristy Read 2024-02-29T12:30:00Z Recognizing excellence and community impact for African Heritage Month https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/28/ahm-fm-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews In the spirit of celebration, Dalhousie's African Heritage Month committee has presented certificates of recognition to outstanding and impactful community organizations and staff this month. Learn more about this year's recipients. Community & Culture Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/28/ahm-fm-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews African Heritage Month committee 2024-02-28T13:00:00Z Dal lab explores how to unlock the power of green hydrogen in Nova Scotia https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/27/dalhousie-lab-green-hydrogen.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new lab established at Dalhousie this week has partnered with a local energy provider to explore applications of green hydrogen that could assist Nova Scotia in its efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Research News Community & Culture Engineering Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/27/dalhousie-lab-green-hydrogen.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-02-27T12:30:00Z Dal Med student helps African Nova Scotian youth discover a passion for STEM https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/23/ariel-provo-imhoteps-legacy-academy-stem.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal Med student and recent Science alum Ariel Provo knows what it's like being underrepresented. That's why she has volunteered with Dal-based Imhotep’s Legacy Academy since 2020, aiming to assist in closing gaps and disparities that exist with for students of African heritage in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Alumni Community & Culture Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/23/ariel-provo-imhoteps-legacy-academy-stem.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mark Campbell 2024-02-23T12:30:00Z Schools have a long way to go to offer equitable learning opportunities, especially in French immersion https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/22/canada-french-immersion-schools.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Parents in a study about the accessibility of French immersion programs discussed inadequate support for learning to read and feeling pressured to pay for expensive tutors. Health Professions Community & Culture Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/22/canada-french-immersion-schools.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Elizabeth Kay-Raining Bird, Diana Burchell, Becky Xi Chen, and Roksana Dobrin-De Grace 2024-02-22T12:30:00Z Dal Bookstore dedicates shelf space to African Nova Scotian entrepreneurs https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/16/homegrown-luminance-african-heritage-month-bookstore.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The retailer’s Homegrown Luminance initiative celebrates African Nova Scotian-owned businesses and the inspiring people who drive them forward. Bookstore Community & Culture Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/16/homegrown-luminance-african-heritage-month-bookstore.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Melinda Stanley 2024-02-16T12:30:00Z Open Dialogue Live explores how Dal researchers are improving access to pediatric care in Atlantic Canada https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/14/health-care-children-open-dialogue-live-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Panelists at an upcoming Open Dialogue Live event will explore how to improve access to health care for children and families in Nova Scotia, across the Maritimes, and nationally. Medicine Health Professions News Community & Culture Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/14/health-care-children-open-dialogue-live-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2024-02-14T12:30:00Z Two Dalhousie faculty members receive Juno Awards nominations https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/09/juno-nominations-2024-dalhousie-faculty.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Fountain School Director Dr. Jérôme Blais and collaborator Suzie LeBlanc are nominated for Classical Album of the Year (Solo Artist), while composition faculty member Amy Brandon is nominated for Classical Composition of the Year for a piece recorded with Symphony Nova Scotia and cellist Jeffrey Zeigler. Arts and Social Sciences Music News Community & Culture Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/09/juno-nominations-2024-dalhousie-faculty.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2024-02-09T16:00:00Z Non‑credit diploma program helps international students transition to working world in Canada and abroad https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/09/diploma-international-students-workplace.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal’s Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development has partnered with the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia to build a program centred around career and leadership training, one-on-one counselling, job search assistance, and a work term. Continuing Education News Community & Culture Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:44:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/09/diploma-international-students-workplace.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Darcy MacPhail 2024-02-09T14:44:00Z Leadership academy offers Dal students an opportunity to sharpen skills https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/08/dalhousie-student-leadership-academy-learning-skills.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students looking to elevate their leadership skills, set better goals, and create change in the Dal community and beyond can find guidance and insight by joining the Student Leadership Academy. Student Life News Community & Culture Senior Administration Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/08/dalhousie-student-leadership-academy-learning-skills.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephen Abbott 2024-02-08T12:30:00Z Dal’s new head of people and culture champions respect and openness https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/08/dalhousie-people-culture-grace-jefferies-aldridge.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alum Grace Jefferies-Aldridge (BA’00) will draw on her personal and professional experience to help build a more inclusive university where relationships are paramount. Alumni Senior Administration Community & Culture Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/08/dalhousie-people-culture-grace-jefferies-aldridge.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2024-02-08T12:30:00Z Dal social anthropologist explores the joyful reasons people are drawn to Mardi Gras https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/06/new-orleans-mardi-gras-carnival-martha-radice.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Carnival From the Ground Up, a new exhibition of 70 photographs and stories on display in New Orleans now, pays tribute to the people who make the city's carnival by hand and who take it to the streets on foot. Research Arts and Social Sciences Sociology and Social Anthropology Community & Culture Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/02/06/new-orleans-mardi-gras-carnival-martha-radice.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2024-02-06T12:30:00Z