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Dal News Weekly

No. 521 | January 31, 2019

COMMUNITY AND CULTURE

Fountain School's new opera offers sensory friendly experience

Rooted in the French comic tradition, the Fountain School’s opera production of “L’Étoile” is fantastical, absurd and sometimes surreal. And with a special sensory-friendly matinee performance in partnership with Autism Nova Scotia, it’s also offering a more inclusive opera experience.

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New Belong Research Fellowship Awards recognize rich diversity in Dal research

Meet the five inaugural recipients of the Dalhousie Belong Research Fellowship Awards, which provide pre-tenure faculty members from equity-seeking groups with support to further research in their respective fields.

Wait time well spent

A new pilot project from Dal Med School researchers, in partnership with the IWK’s Community Mental Health and Addictions Program, uses technology to turn time spent in a waiting room into a valuable source of data for both clinicians and patients.

Law students win National Labour Arbitration Competition

Second-year Law students Megan Thompson and Calvin DeWolfe took home top prize in the Mathews Dinsdale National Labour Arbitration Moot this past weekend. Their win is Dal’s fifth — more than any other school in the competition’s 21-year history.

Dal Tigers support Bell Let's Talk

This past weekend, the Dal Tigers Women's Hockey team hosted the annual Bell Let's Talk game, taking the win against l'Université de Moncton Aigles Bleues and helping raise awareness and support for mental health.

Shifts in sugar consumption in Canada uncovered

While scientists behind a new study discovered a decrease in Canadians' total sugar consumption for all age groups between 2004 and 2015, dig deeper into the data and you'll find a more complex relationship to the sweet substance.

Seeking healthier communities through innovation

Experts from across Dalhousie and the Atlantic region gathered in Halifax last week to explore how innovation can play a role in shaping healthy communities.

Top 8 Academic All‑Canadians honoured at Rideau Hall

Sven Stammberger, a five-year veteran of Dal's Tigers men's basketball team, was among the students honoured at Rideau Hall on January 29 as one of Canada's Top 8 Academic All-Canadians.

Tigers Weekend Recap (Jan. 25‑27)

Women's hockey wins the Bell Let's Talk game and men's track hits national qualifying times.

MUSCLE MLK Athletes of the Week (Week ending Jan. 27)

Savanna Jordan (track and field) and Matthew Coolen (track and field) are this week's Dalhousie MUSCLE MLK Athletes of the Week.

AFRICAN HERITAGE MONTH

February is African Heritage Month, with many events happening across campus and in our communities. Attend the Dalhousie African Heritage Month launch event on Monday, Feb. 4 at 12 pm in the Dalhousie Student Union Building's Council Chambers (2nd floor). There will be music, food, African dancing and a flag raising to follow.

For more African Heritage Month events, visit the Human Rights & Equity Services website.

MUNRO DAY

The story behind Dal’s February holiday involves financial peril, a generous gift and a legacy that has continued for nearly a century and a half.

Read more: What's the deal with Munro Day?

STUDENT LIFE

The Language Spot, a new program through Dal's International Centre, offers students a comfortable and inclusive setting to practice their English skills in a fun, social environment.

Read more: Hitting the spot

LEADERSHIP

When Matthew Hebb left government to work for Dal, it brought him back to his younger days and his connections with the university and the city. Now, in his current role, he helps strengthen Dal’s connections not just within the city, but provincially, regionally and nationally.

Read more: Meet the leadership team: Matthew Hebb, Assistant Vice‑President, Government Relations & Economic Development

EVENTS

Visit the Dal Events Calendar to keep up with what's happening on campus.

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