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Dal News Weekly

No. 313 | December 04, 2014

STELLAR STUDENTS

Converging Rhodes: Dal student's inquisitive interests lead to Oxford

Guided by her passions in writing and science, Microbiology & Immunology and Creative Writing student Brittany Graham was announced Monday as one of Canada's 11 Rhodes Scholars for 2015. She becomes the 89th Rhodes Scholar in Dalhousie's history.

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Turning off the power: Dal scientist finds drug combination that stops growth of breast cancer cells

Dalhousie Medical School's Dr. Paola Marignani and her team have successfully tested a combination of drugs that shuts down aggressive HER2-positive breast cancers.

Faculty of Agriculture launches new program in Landscape Architecture

Dal's new program in Landscape Architecture will welcome students not only from across North America, but from China's Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University as part of a proposed 3+1 exchange program.

Healthy competition

The "For The Health of It" fundraiser showcased the incredible student talent found in Dal's health disciplines while supporting the community.

China connections

During its delegation to China last month, Dalhousie signed new agreements and worked to enhance existing relationships with several of the country's most prominent universities.

Aboriginal health research: past, present, future

Last week's panel discussion, organized by the Dal-hosted Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre, explored the legacy of health research with Aboriginal communities and the field's less-than-certain future.

Tigers Weekend Recap (Nov. 28‑30)

Catch up on all the latest Tigers action with our weekend recap.

G2 Athletes of the Week (week ending Nov. 30)

Maggie Beaton (hockey) and Fabian Walsh (hockey) are Dal's G2 Athletes of the Week.

RESEARCH

Dalhousie had a successful night at the Discovery Awards, Nova Scotia's celebration of science and technology, with three faculty and two Hall of Fame inductees recognized.

Read more: Celebrating Dal's Discoverers

CULTURE

In advance of the Dalhousie Art Gallery's annual Student, Staff, Faculty and Alumni Exhibition, we look back at the 60-year legacy of a campus institution.

Read more: Six decades of inspiration: Inside the Dalhousie Art Gallery's storied history

ATHLETICS

Emera Caribbean president and former Tiger Sarah MacDonald shared thoughtful advice at this week's fifth annual Dalhousie Tigers Women in Leadership Spotlight Dinner.

Read more: Spotlight on Leadership

EVENTS AND MORE

- Exam season is underway. Don't forget that Dalplex has revised hours during exams; check out the schedule online.

- Don't miss the opening of the Dalhousie Art Gallery's annual Student, Staff, Faculty and Alumni Exhibition on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 4-6 p.m. The exhibit then runs from December 12-21 during normal gallery hours.

- For more campus events, check out the Dalhousie Events Calendar

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