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Dal's landscape architecture programs renamed and revamped
Students studying landscape architecture at Dal will now receive a degree in Landscape Architecture or a diploma in Landscape Horticulture with updated curricula that better positions them for success.
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Introducing Dal's honorary degree recipients for Spring Convocation
Meet the six exceptional individuals who will be receiving honorary degrees at Spring Convocation 2024, which takes place May 21 to 31.
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Dal joins pilot supplier program that could open doors for more diverse‑owned businesses
A new program provides tools, resources, and connections that will help link Dalhousie with diverse-owned businesses who can provide products and services through the university’s purchasing processes.
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Watershed moment: Atlantic First Nations Water Authority partners with Dalhousie to deliver world‑class water treatment
A new $4.3 million NSERC Alliance-Mitacs Accelerate Grant will support a partnership between the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority and Dalhousie to help the organization in its mission to deliver world-class drinking water and treatment guided by Indigenous knowledge and values.
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After Just for Laughs’ bankruptcy, we should ask Canadian comedians what they need to succeed
Expanding the circulation of our comedic content and continuing to invest in the production of stand-up specials — which is relatively low cost — could hugely boost the careers of Canadian comedians.
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Waltzing through the Victorian era with Dalhousie’s Costume Studies program
Graduating Costume Studies students transported guests back to Victorian England last week during 1837: A Presentation of Historical Dress, showing off petticoats, corsets, ballgowns, bustles and more of their creations inspired by the era.
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The legal system must show more compassion to survivors of sexual abuse
Survivors of gender-based abuse can often feel retraumatized by the justice system. But simple acts of validation and support can make a meaningful difference and restore a sense of agency.
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From nitrogen to activism: Unveiling Dalhousie’s 2024 Doctoral Thesis Award winners
Drs. Joseph Bedard and Tari Ajadi are being recognized for exceptional dissertations that have made significant and original contributions to the academic community and Canadian society.
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It’s thrilling to see female‑led groups like The Beaches claim space in rock culture at Junos 2024 and elsewhere
The 2024 Junos highlighted the importance of representation and diversity within the music industry in traditionally male-dominated genres.
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This unique graphic novel will make you reimagine what a university class can be
Dal history prof Dr. Lisa Binkley challenged students to take what they were learning in her course about Métis identities, literature, laws, and history and integrate it into a graphic novel adaptation of Métis author K.D. Beckett's book Rocking Ten.