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DAL Magazine feature stories include social innovation, learning in action and making waves in the Aquatron.

DAL Magazine shines a light on Dal’s innovative thinkers, groundbreaking research, and influential alumni. 

In the Fall/Winter 2024 issue, you'll find feature stories on innovative water research, excellence in teaching, research improving life for older adults, sustainable seafood production, and more.

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The cover of DAL Magazine feature Dr. Graham Gagnon.

Features

Water water everywhere

Meet Dr. Graham Gagnon, director of Dal's Centre for Water Resources Studies and the researcher who thinks about water so you don’t have to.

A+ teachers

Recipients of Dal’s top teaching awards share, in their own words, how they approach teaching and the themes that emerge to create a roadmap that any new or seasoned instructor can incorporate into their classroom.

Aging better

Older adults have better health outcomes when they age in their homes and communities. From smart homes to reimagined communities, Dalhousie researchers are working to make that possible.

All stories

 

Dal Magazine is going digital: A letter from the editor
Dal Magazine is going digital: A letter from the editor
AnnMarie MacKinnon
As more and more of our readers engage with our stories online, DAL Magazine will be relaunching in 2025 as a fully digital publication, keeping you up-to-date and informed on all things Dal in a more environmentally friendly and fiscally sustainable way.
A message from the President
A message from the President
Dr. Kim Brooks
Some reflections on Bruce Springsteen, seeing the future, and how universities can work to create new possibilities.
Better with age
Better with age
Emm Campbell
Older adults have better health outcomes when they age in their homes and communities. From smart homes to reimagined communities, Dalhousie researchers are working to make that possible.
Spawning solutions
Spawning solutions
Emm Campbell
Wild seafood production has been depleted by overfishing, making aquaculture more important than ever. Dal experts are advancing ways to make the practice more sustainable to feed the world.
Flow
Flow
Ryan McNutt
Meet Dr. Graham Gagnon, director of Dal's Centre for Water Resources Studies and the researcher who thinks about water so you don’t have to.
What defines teaching excellence?
What defines teaching excellence?
Tanis Trainor
Recipients of Dal’s top teaching awards share, in their own words, how they approach teaching and the themes that emerge to create a roadmap that any new or seasoned instructor can incorporate into their classroom.
Found
Found
Jennifer Lambert
Diving into the history of the newly named and revitalized Dalhousie Women’s Connection and over six decades of providing bursaries, awards, and prizes for women students.
Research roundup
Research roundup
Alison Auld and Andrew Riley
Learn some of the latest advances from Dal researchers covering everything from PTSD service dogs to sleeping pill dependence.
read.watch.listen.
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Dal alumni and faculty share their books, television shows, films, webinars, and podcasts.
24 hours: Duane Jones
24 hours: Duane Jones
Duane Jones
Duane Jones (MIM’14) shares a day in the life working in information management and communication for Dal’s Faculty of Medicine, while also being an artist, designer, podcaster and father.
Spotlight: Leslie McCarthy
Spotlight: Leslie McCarthy
Dawn Morrison
Leslie McCarthy (MN’20) is closing in on her goal of becoming World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) certified, with plans to open a new practice in 2025.
Why I give: David Kerr
Why I give: David Kerr
Emm Campbell
All his life, David Kerr (BSc’19, MBA’23) has been looking for ways to have the kind of positive societal impact his mother has had.
Why I do it: Damilola Iduye
Why I do it: Damilola Iduye
AnnMarie MacKinnon
Damilola Iduye (MN ’16) finds joy in working with community, whether it’s with students or clients.
Future alumni: Seif Elbayomi
Future alumni: Seif Elbayomi
Emily MacKinnon
Moving from Cairo, Egypt, to Halifax to study in Dalhousie’s Faculty of Computer Science was a big adjustment for Seif Elbayomi (BCS’24). He's now a graduate with plans—and a job offer—to stay.

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