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Dal News Weekly

No. 262 | December 05, 2013

STUDENT SUCCESS

Rhodes calls for Biology student

Michael Mackley becomes Dalhousie's 88th Rhodes Scholar and will get to further his passion for medical research next year at Oxford University.

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Remembering tragedy, inspiring change

How students and alumni are working together to draw attention to violence against women on the anniversary of the Ecole Polytechnique massacre.

Sharing restorative approaches to global peace

Earlier this fall, Law Professor Jennifer Llewellyn had the opportunity to share her expertise in restorative justice at the 13th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.

The argument for an independent Scotland

Scottish Education Secretary Michael Russell spoke at Dal during his Canadian visit last week, offering one of the first public lectures about his government’s new white paper on national independence.

Top 5 unusual classes

Dalhousie offers over 3,700 classes. That's a lot of opportunity to find something a little bit unique.

Sports clubs put in stellar seasons

Dal's sports clubs wear the black and gold and represent the university as well as the varsity Tigers. This fall season illustrated why.

The struggle for unbiased care

Dal's Interprofessional Health Education (IPHE) initiative has been bringing students and community members together to discuss LGBTQ experiences in the health-care system, with the acclaimed documentary "Gen Silent" as the conversation starter.

Tigers Weekend Recap (November 29‑December 1)

The Tigers men's basketball team went down to the wire against the Huskies while the men's hockey team hosted a pair of games at the forum.

Athletes of the Week (ending December 1)

Basketball players Courtney Thompson and Devon Stedman are Dal's G2 Athletes of the Week for the week ending Sunday, December 1.

AGRICULTURE

Renowned animal behaviour expert and autism activist Temple Grandin wowed a capacity crowd at the Agricultural Campus Tuesday with her guest lecture.

Read more: Temple Grandin on how animals think and feel

STUDENT LIFE

The Student Health Promotion team put a lot of smiles on faces with Monday's Free Hug Day.

Read more: Who needs a hug?

NEWS BITES

- This week, Today@Dal profiled Mechanical Engineering prof Rob Bauer, whose original song "Go for the Goal!" is currently competing in CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada Song Quest. Learn about his song and how you can vote for it.

- Dal's video holiday card has been updated for 2013: share it with family, friends and colleagues!

- Some upcoming events from the Dal Events Calendar:

Friday, Dec. 6 - December 6th vigil

Saturday, Dec. 7: Hype in Science: How do academic journals get it wrong?

Thursday, Dec. 12: Opening reception: 60th Annual Student, Staff, Faculty and Alumni Exhibition, Dalhousie Art Gallery

Sunday, Dec. 15: Children's Holiday Open House at the President's Residence

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