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Dal News Weekly

No. 181 | May 10, 2012

AWARDS

Donner Prize - "We wanted this for Peter"

Democratizing the Constitution, co-written by political scientist Lori Turnbull and the late Peter Aucoin, wins prize as Canada's top public policy book.

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Eugene Levy and Annette Verschuren among honourees at Spring Convocation

Comedy icon and business mogul are just two of the 10 outstanding individuals receiving honorary degrees at ceremonies this month.

NSAC‑Dal merger legislation introduced

Effective date for the merger moves to September 1 to allow more time for transition.

A half‑century of helping dentistry students polish their skills

More than 100 alumni have helped care for Edith Billard's teeth during her 50 years as a patient at the Faculty of Dentistry.

The gift of self‑empowerment

The Dalhousie Difference: Named scholarship fund supports black Canadian and Bermudian students.

Sustainability education: from DREAMS to reality

Dal program awarded for its efforts to incorporate sustainability into chemistry education.

INTERNATIONAL

President Tom Traves speaks about taking part in Canada's largest-ever education mission to Brazil, potential future collaborations, and the impact that a large influx of Brazilian students will have on Canada's universities.

Read more: Back from Brazil: Reflections on the potential of new partnerships

NEWS BITES

- The DSU is hosting an open discussion titled The Youthful City on Monday, exploring the role students play in the city and ways to increase student/community connections, with an eye to the municipal election fast approaching. Room 303 of the Student Union Building, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with coffee and snacks provided. RSVP to society.coordinator@dal.ca

- Volunteers wanted for the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. Dal researchers are looking for 4,400 Nova Scotians between the ages of 45 and 85 to take part in the laregest ever study on aging, encompassing biological, economic, medical, social and lifestyle changes. For more information, visit the study's website.

- The Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon is in two weeks. Interested in lending a helping hand to the Dal-sponsored sector of the course? Email alumnus Jeff Zahavich, jzahavich@gmail.com, and join other students, faculty, staff and alumni in bringing Dal spirit to the streets of Halifax.

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