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November 2017

Stefanie Wilson  –  Student Life, Medicine, Science
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Jordan Boudreau knew he was interested in a medical degree, but didn't know how to get there. His journey through Dalhousie, with the help of his professors, has led him exactly where he wanted to be.
Michele Charlton  –  Research, News, Community & Culture
Thursday, November 16, 2017
The Atlantic Science Links Association brought dozens of school teachers together with Dal scientists and engineers for a one-day conference focused on creating new opportunities for Nova Scotian youth.
Josh Boyter  –  News, Arts and Social Sciences
Thursday, November 16, 2017
With the launch of the Vancouver Principles, the Dal-hosted Roméo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative helps Canada open up a new front in the international community’s fight against the use of children as weapons of war.
Michael Mackley  –  Research, Medicine
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Genome sequencing is transforming the way we diagnose disease. But lack of diversity in genomic data means only some Canadians will benefit from this revolutionary technology, writes Dal med student and Rhodes Scholar Michael Mackey.
Staff  –  News
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Highlights from decisions and presentations from the October 23 meeting of the Dalhousie University Senate.
Matt Reeder  –  Arts and Social Sciences, Theatre, Music, Community & Culture
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Espacées, which takes place this Thursday at Halifax's Waegwoltic Club, is an ambitious Fountain School of Performing Arts (FSPA) production that melds music, spoken word, theatre and film.
Staff  –  News
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Highlights from first meeting of Dalhousie University's Board of Governors for the 2017-18 year.
Nicole Maunsell  –  Management, News
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Students from across Canada were on campus late last month for the 2017 Ethics in Action Case Competition. The event included the presentation of the fifth-annual Scotiabank Ethical Leadership Award to The Honourable Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Matt Reeder  –  Management, News, Information Management
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Information Management professor Vivian Howard, this year’s recipient of Dal’s top teaching award, eschews traditional lectures for an engaging style of teaching that puts students front and centre.
Fallon Bourgeois  –  Alumni, Management
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Alumnus Laura Davidson (BMgmt’10) is the founder and CEO of WHISTLE, a social fitness app that connects individuals looking for workout partners.