DAL 200

Igniting Dal’s third century

Dalhousie’s Ignite dinner brought more than 1,200 alumni, friends, donors and community members to the Halifax Convention Centre to kick off the university’s third century with a celebration of creativity and inspiration in all its forms — from the scientist’s lab to the performing artist’s stage.

Revitalized Dal dental clinic officially opens

The Dr. William Murphy Dental Clinic celebrated its official opening during Homecoming 2018, offering enhanced care for more patients.

CIBC Multicultural Centre focal point of new Student Learning Commons

A generous gift of $250,000 from CIBC, announced last week, has established the CIBC Multicultural Centre in the Student Learning Commons on the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus.

Meet Dal’s two new Schulich Leaders looking to make an impact

First-year students Kayla Thomson of Kentville, N.S. and Anna Minarik of Edmonton are this year's Dal recipients of the Schulich Leader scholarship — one of the top awards of its kind in Canada.

MI'KMAQ HISTORY MONTH

Celebration and reflection

This past Monday was Treaty Day, which recognizes the anniversary of the 1752 Peace and Friendship Treaty. Treaty Day also marks the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month, promoting public awareness of Mi’kmaw culture and heritage for all Nova Scotians.

Event preview: Oct. 11 Mawio'mi — a full day of vendors, food, dance and drumming
Profile story: Get to know Aaron Prosper, Dal's first Indigenous student union president

The courage and resilience to move forward

Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire has been named the seventh recipient of the Dalhousie Faculty of Management’s Scotiabank Ethical Leadership Award, which honours Canadians who exemplify exceptional qualities of character, courage and adherence to ethical principles.

Breastfeeding guidelines support mothers in the Dal community

With Canada marking National Breastfeeding Week, learn more about Dal’s Breastfeeding Guidelines, established earlier this year to provide students, employees and all in the Dal community with information about supports and resources on campus.

Dal works out with fitness icon Shaun T

Photo essay: Attendees at Shaun T's community workout event — hosted by the Faculty of Health for Dal 200 — left sweaty, tired and inspired.

Two‑thirds of Canadian children lag behind in physical literacy: Study

Researchers from Dalhousie's Faculty of Health are part of a new national study looking at physical literacy — not just fitness or motor skill, but the broader motivation, knowledge and understanding about physical activity.

Linking Dal expertise and community teachers

Prior to the start of the fall term, Dal faculty and students welcomed 30 science teachers from across the province to campus for a free day of learning and professionally development through the Atlantic Science Links Association.

Interview with a Tiger: Anna Stammberger

Women's basketball coach Anna Stammberger is entering her 10th season at the helm of the Tigers bench.

Tigers Weekend Recap (week ending Sept. 30)

Results from hockey, soccer and basketball.

MUSCLE MLK Athletes of the Week (week ending Sept. 30)

Soccer players Freddy Bekkers and Sofia Nicolls are this week's Dalhousie MUSCLE MLK Athletes of the Week.