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Dal News Weekly

No. 557 | October 10, 2019

HERE'S TO OUR GRADS


Dalhousie celebrated Fall Convocation on Tuesday, with two ceremonies at the Halifax Convention Centre honouring our newest members of the Class of 2019. Congrats to all, and read below for profiles of just some of our outstanding new graduates!

 

A degree for all fields

Amy Hak, a grad of Dal's Master of Information Management program, is already putting her new knowledge and skills to work in her role as a forensic officer at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands.

Mastering her creativity

For her master’s thesis, Emily Fraser conducted research on the craft economy on Cape Breton Island, investigating how craft practice and production is bound up in place and purpose.

An international experience

Computer Science grad Faye Teeuwen's studies have taken her to Australia, the Netherlands and deep into the world of co-op education.

A sense of community

MSc Occupational Therapy grad Kailee Garfield on what she learned during her studies, what she'll miss most about Dal, and what's next for her.

Stretch yourself

In the final steps of his MBA journey, Paul van Galder got an offer he couldn’t refuse as a microfinance advisor in Malawi — an opportunity that has opened the door to a career in international banking.

From 'lightbulb' moments to practice

When Carolyn Crane began her studies in the School of Physiotherapy, she thought she wanted to work in a private clinic or with athletes. But, as she entered her first placement in acute care, she knew a hospital setting was the place for her.

Fall Convocation videos: Honorary degree presentation and more

Watch the full ceremonies from Fall Convocation 2019, as well as videos of the honorary degree presentation and speech from filmmaker Selwyn Jacob and a special recognition for Chancellor Anne McLellan.

"Diseases have no boundaries": Envisioning next steps in global health

Health researchers from Dal and beyond gathered in late September to mark Global Health Day, sharing their work on various public health initiatives and discussing the impact of those on health outcomes around the world.

Sciographies Q&A: John Gosse, Geologist

John Goose's research has brought him to the Andes, the Rockies and the Himalayas to study how landscapes change and form over time. Hear about how his research contributes to our understanding around the risk and prediction of natural disasters.

Pop‑up booth helps demystify voting for students

An enterprising group of Dalhousie students set up a mock voting station on campus this week to raise awareness about when, where and how students can cast a ballot in this year’s federal election.

Senate Highlights: September 23, 2019

Highlights of presentations and decisions from the September 23 meeting of the Dalhousie University Senate.

 

WE ARE DAL

"I think this world, as messy as it is today, needs more love. I think it's just as simple as that.”

52 weeks. 52 stories from the Dal community. This is Adrian’s.

 

EVENTS

The former Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, will deliver the 2019-20 Shaar Shalom Lecture at Dalhousie University next Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the McInnes Room. Her talk is titled “Shared Humanity: Generating Hope in an Era of Despair.” This event is free and open to the public but guests must RSVP to attend. Register today.

For more events, visit the Dalhousie Events Calendar.

PERFORMING ARTS

Love and Information, which opens this week in the David Mack. Murray Studio, explores love in the modern age through a unique production featuring interchangeable scenes, compelling settings and stellar performances.

Read more: Love in a time of too much information: Fountain School season kicks off

RESEARCH

Thanks to this year’s Molly Appeal campaign, Dalhousie University will soon be home to Atlantic Canada’s only Orbitrap Fusion mass spectrometer — a powerful research instrument that will allow researchers to explore new territory in their search for cures to a wide variety of diseases and disorders.

Read more: Molly Appeal to help fund Orbitrap Fusion, boosting cancer, brain, immunity research

EXTENDED LEARNING

With an interest in the rehabilitation properties of cannabis, Alex Buckley turned to Dal's plant science program for his undergrad studies. Now, after graduation, he's worked with the Faculty of Agriculture to develop and launch a new online extended learning course on Cannabis Production and Management.

Read more: A natural choice

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