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From a rural Newfoundland upbringing that sparked a love of science to conducting research with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the path that led Dr. Lisa Barrett to Dalhousie and helped her become a leading infectious disease and COVID-19 expert is an inspiring one.

Beyond Windows, the Fountain School's third show of the season, debuted this week, bringing third-year students together from across the country to perform from their bedrooms, backyards, and even their showers.

Why does Dalhousie have a holiday of its own in February? Find out more about George Munro and how crucial his generosity was to the fortunes of the university during one of its most pivotal moments.

The Promise Scholars program does more than offer financial aid to Black and Indigenous students, it also offers wraparound supports like mentorship and work placements — important elements for student success. A panel event featuring Dal alumni recently explored inclusion’s potential.

As part of African Heritage Month, Dal's Black Student Advising Centre hosted a talk this week with OmiSoore Dryden, the James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies, on the impacts of racism on health, especially during the pandemic.