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Dal News Weekly

No. 446 | August 17, 2017

RESEARCH

A crisis for the North Atlantic right whale


At least 10 North Atlantic right whales have turned up dead off the coast of Atlantic Canada this summer — a huge number for a critically endangered species with only approximately 500 surviving animals total. 

This week, in a two-part feature, Dal News speaks to Dalhousie researchers working to understand what's happening to the right whales and how to prevent such deaths in the future.

A race against time: Kimberley Davies and the quest to save the North Atlantic right whale

Under the skin: Dara Orbach on her experience working to determine cause-of-death for the deceased whales  

Former NS premier Darrell Dexter named honorary fellow at the MacEachen Institute

This fall the Dal-hosted MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance will welcome the Honourable Darrell Dexter as an honorary distinguished fellow, teaching a public policy course for graduate students. The institute is also launching a weekly panel discussion series called Policy Matters, focused on major policy issues.

A look at campus parking for 2017‑18

Parking availability remains the same on all campuses this upcoming academic year, while rates will see only a modest increase.

State‑of‑the‑art tools and equipment to support discovery and innovation

Six Dal researchers receive new funding from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation's John R. Evans Leaders Fund.

A game changer for Dal's School of Public Administration

With growing demand for public service training and research — and rising enrolment in its programs — Dal’s School of Public Administration is nearly doubling its faculty contingent this September, bringing new expertise to the classroom and beyond.

STUDENT LIFE

Whether it's in his Bachelor of Social Work degree or helping support communications with his fellow students, Jordan Zarvie has been building skills to set his career on the right path.

Read more: Capturing the moment

OCEANS

Dalhousie Veterinarian Chris Harvey-Clark and Dal Biology students had a unique opportunity this week to work with a rare shark species when a specimen washed up on Nova Scotia's shores.

Read more: Big‑eyed thresher shark provides students rare study opportunity

SPORTS

The 2017 Canada Games wrapped up on August 13 in Winnipeg. Dal Tigers athletes were well represented, with over 40 current and incoming athletes and coaches participating.

Read more: A great Canada Games for Dal Tigers

EVENTS

Keep up with what's happening on campus with the Dalhousie Events Calendar.
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