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December 2007

By Dawn Morrison  –  News
Sunday, December 30, 2007

It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, and in fact, it is. Anyone who’s read The Stardance Trilogy by science fiction writer Spider Robinson and his wife Jeanne, is familiar with the concept of “zero-gravity dance.” Now, this 30-year dream is becoming a reality (and an Imax film), thanks in part to Dalhousie professor John Barnstead.

Dal News Staff  –  News
Monday, December 24, 2007
Results of the 17th annual Rod Shoveller Memorial tournament, held Dec. 28 to 30.
By Jessica Wishart  –  News
Friday, December 21, 2007
Dalhousie student Jessica Wishart reflects on her experiences in Bali as part of the Canadian Youth Delegation. "The conference was both disheartening and inspiring," she writes.
Dal News Staff
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Queen's prof and Dal grad Annette Hayward wins G-G literary prize for French book
Dal News Staff  –  News
Thursday, December 20, 2007
What's the thing you look forward to during the yuletide season?
By Stephanie Smith  –  Community & Culture
Thursday, December 20, 2007
The Pagan celebration of Winter Solstice (also known as Yule) is one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world.
Dal News Staff
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Chelsea Nisbett, Tonic, Gypso- philia, Rose Cousins and Sloan are among the ECMA nominees with Dal connections
By Dawn Morrison  –  Community & Culture
Thursday, December 20, 2007
International students share favourite holiday traditions
By Marilyn Smulders  –  Community & Culture
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Beautiful Korean brush and ink paintings by dental technician Yeong Mi Baek are among the highlights of the 54th annual Student, Staff, Faculty and Alumni Exhibition, on display at Dalhousie Art Gallery.
By Marla Cranston  –  Research
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Dalhousie students brainstorm ideas to improve the urban landscape.