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September 2016

Matt Reeder  –  Architecture and Planning, Architecture, Planning, News, Engineering
Friday, September 30, 2016
On Friday, September 30, Dalhousie officially announced the $64-million IDEA project: an extensive transformation of its downtown campus made possible by partnerships between donors, students, industry and the Government of Canada, which is contributing $32 million through its Strategic Infrastructure Fund.
Ryan McNutt, with files from Matt Semansky  –  Facilities Management, Architecture and Planning, News, Engineering
Friday, September 30, 2016
Construction is set to get underway on Dal’s long-awaited IDEA Project, a $64-million revitalization of Sexton Campus supported by donors, industry and the Government of Canada. Learn more about how new construction and significant campus renovations are set to catalyze a new era of education, research and community impact in downtown Halifax.
Molly Marcott  –  News, Community & Culture
Friday, September 30, 2016
Dalhousie’s annual Mawio'mi event on Thursday, October 6 will be preceded by the permanent installation of the Mi’kmaq flag on Dal’s Studley Campus.
Staff  –  Agriculture, Community & Culture
Friday, September 30, 2016
Katie Molnar discusses how the Student Services Centre in Truro works to support students and build a more respectful community.
Danny Abriel  –  Community & Culture
Friday, September 30, 2016
Photo Essay: On Thursday, September 29, as part of Respect Week, Dal celebrated its annual "Pink Day," wearing pink to promote pride, safety and inclusion in our community.
Staff  –  Student Services, Academic Advising, Student Accessibility Services, Community & Culture
Friday, September 30, 2016
Bill Hart, formerly an associate professor in Engineering and now a member of the Advising and Access Service team, discusses creating an atmosphere of respect, safety and inclusion on campus.
Michele Charlton  –  Medicine, Research, Community & Culture
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Bioethicist Françoise Baylis is this year's recipient of the Royal Society of Canada's McNeil Medal, which celebrates outstanding promotion and communication of science to students and the public.
Emily Côté  –  Medicine, Health Professions, Dentistry
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Nearly 1,000 students across more than 20 health fields took part in the first ever Dalmazing Interprofessional Challenge last week — a fun, hands-on introduction to the importance of interprofessional health care.
Staff  –  Community & Culture
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Monica Munroe, a Dal custodian on Studley Campus, on what respect at work and on campus means to her.
Staff  –  Community & Culture
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Hagar Akua Prah, human rights advisor with Dal's Human Rights, Equity and Harassment Prevention (HREHP) office, discusses inclusion and the importance of diverse, supportive communities.