News Archive

November 2009

Dal student wins young composer contest
Monday, November 30, 2009
Matthew Lee wins first prize in the inaugural Young Composer’s Choral Competition for a composition based on a traditional Latin responsorial chant.
What makes a good doctor?
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Tom Marrie, dean of Dalhousie Medical School, is interested in hearing what qualities people value most in their family physician or specialist.
Echoes of the past
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Public health officials in Nova Scotia curtailed the spread of the Spanish Flu in 1918 by taking drastic precautions.
Roll up your sleeves
Thursday, November 26, 2009
The last of three H1N1 vaccination clinics takes place today, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on level one of the Dentistry Building.The clinic is open to all Dal and King's students, faculty and staff.
Man on a mission
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Mavericks of Social Change founder Jamie Arron is working with the DSU to harness student ideas for social action.
Lights, camera, action
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
As if fourth year wasn't tough enough—Dal student Laura Dawe is directing her debut film, The Inevitability of Something That Once Felt Impossible.  
Whistleblower backlash
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
What's your view on diplomat Richard Colvin's explosive testimony and the aftermath?
Remembering Alex
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
As Dalhousie Chancellor Fred Fountain is awarded the 2009 Humanitarian Award by the Canadian Red Cross, he reflects on the humanitarian he misses the most.
Athletes of the week
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Swimmer Tavia Raiche-Marsden and volleyball player Max Burt are Dal's Athletes of the Week.
Canada's outdoor playground
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Dalplex introduces outdoor adventure programming.