The Dean's Office Dispatch is the Faculty of Science's weekly e-newsletter for students, faculty and staff. 

Summer Institute Series: Advising - Introductions & Instructions

Date: Wednesday, August 28
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Format: Milligan Room, 8th floor, Life Sciences Centre (Biology wing)

This session is aimed at faculty and staff currently in a student advising role (either formally or informally – everyone is welcome). We’ll spend the first hour hearing from advisors at the Indigenous Student Centre, Black Student Advising Centre, Co-op, Bissett Student Advising, and the 2SLGBTQI+ advisor. They’ll share information about the types of support they provide and help to provide a better understanding of when and how students should be referred to them. Following introductions, Registrar’s Office staff will be on hand to walk through many of the tools advisors work with on a regular basis when advising students (e.g. course registration, DARS, waivers, etc.)

Registration is not required. Lunch will be provided.

2024 Summer Research Contest
The contest is open to students who have received an undergraduate summer research award. Participants are required to summarize and share their research in a 3 Minute Thesis-style video. Finalists will be required to deliver their presentation in-person. The contest closes on August 31.

Teaching Assistant Professional Development Days: Sept. 4 and 5

New and experienced teaching assistants are invited to participate in Teaching Assistant Professional Development Days from the Centre for Learning and Teaching. In-person sessions will be held on September 4, with online sessions taking place on September 5. Visit the CLT website to see the full schedule and register to attend.

Sept.1 deadline: 2025 QES program applications

Applications for winter/spring 2025 placements as part of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarships (QES) program will close on September 1.

The QES program offers undergraduate students the chance to complete a funded internship for credit at the Cape Eleuthera Institute in The Bahamas. Applicants should have an interest and academic background in environmental science, sustainability, marine science or a related field, and be in at least their third year of studies at the time of the internship placement. Visit Dal’s QES website for complete details on the three types of internships that can be applied for (marine research and conservation, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable systems). Any questions can be directed to Dr. Tarah Wright (tarah.wright@dal.ca), coordinator of the QES Program at Dal.

Dal Innovation Week: Sept. 16-21

The inaugural Dal Innovation Week is taking place from September 16-21. Join us for Dalhousie’s new premier innovation and entrepreneurship event featuring workshops, live demos, pitch competitions, exhibits, and more. Visit the Dal Innovation Week website for a full list of events and how to register.

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