News and Events
FASS Events
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Why Feminist Philosophy Matters to the Health of Canadians
May 26, 2018 12:30 PM
This public panel presentation will focus on the ways in which Dalhousie's feminist bioethicists have shaped and continue to inform medical and social policy and practice to create better health care and a fairer society.In honour of: Dr. Susan Sherwin, CM FRSC (Professor Emerita, Dalhousie University), who wrote the first North Americian doctoral thesis on feminist ethics and the first monograph on feminist bioethics, No Longer Patient(1992).
The Panelists
Dr. Francoise Baylis, CM FRSC (Dalhousie University)
will discuss feminist interventions in health policy.
Dr. Kirstin Borgerson, (Dalhousie University)
will discuss current problems with medical research and why Canadians deserve better research policies.
Dr. Jocelyn Downie, CM FRSC (Dalhousie University)
will discuss assisted death policy and its evolving legal status in Canada.
Dr. Carolyn McLeod (Western University)
will discuss attitudes and challenges associated with adoption and reproduction.NOTE: Follwing the panel presentation the discussion will be opened to the audience for a question and answer period.
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An Evening with John Ralston Saul - Why Atlantic Canada is Key to a Successful Immigration Policy
June 1, 2018 7:00 PM
Join the Governor General's Award-winning writer and philosopher for a discussion on immigration and Canada's future.
Dal News
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Fit and ready: New $23‑million Dalplex fitness centre opens
May 25, 2018 3:00 PM
Dal's new fitness centre addition to Dalplex opened its doors Friday afternoon, marshalling in a new era of fitness and recreation on campus for the university’s 200th year.
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A bright future for campus health and wellness: Inside the new Dalplex fitness centre
May 25, 2018 3:00 PM
We take an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the new Dalplex Fitness Centre — not only a state-of-the-art addition to the university’s athletic and recreation facilities, but the start of a whole new era in fitness and health on campus.
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200th anniversary portrait bridges Dal past, present and future
May 25, 2018 8:30 AM
When Dalhousie graduates leave convocation this year, they’ll get to take a little something extra home to remember their alma mater by: a copy of “A 200th Anniversary Portrait.” The new image-filled book, also now available for sale, casts a curatorial eye on the university's 200 year history.
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The Conversation: New fishing rules aim to protect Gulf of St. Lawrence right whales
May 24, 2018 8:30 AM
After 17 North Atlantic right whales were killed or caught in fishing gear in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence in 2017, the Canadian government set new rules for the snow crab and lobster fisheries. Postdoctoral Research Associate Kimberley Davies writes about what this will mean going forward.
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Building pathways to architecture and planning for African Nova Scotian youth
May 24, 2018 8:30 AM
Twenty African Nova Scotian youth spent last Friday exploring everything Architecture and Planning at Dal have to offer.