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Dal News Weekly

No. 419 | February 11, 2021

BEHIND THE RESEARCH

How a Dal doctor has taken on doubters to become a leading voice in the fight against COVID‑19

From a rural Newfoundland upbringing that sparked a love of science to conducting research with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the path that led Dr. Lisa Barrett to Dalhousie and helped her become a leading infectious disease and COVID-19 expert is an inspiring one.

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Power to the pupils: Management professor crafts online lessons that suit students and their busy lives

Colin Conrad's research explores how the human brain interacts with technology, a line of inquiry that's helped inform his own approach to the digital classroom over the past year.

Side venture turns labour of logistical love for Ghanian Agriculture alum

When Ernest Korankye (MSc’13, PhD’18) left his home in Ghana in 2010 bound for graduate studies in the Faculty of Agriculture, he didn’t expect to be gone long. But a logistics venture he started along the way has now blossomed into a growing business here in Nova Scotia.

Celebrating a life of service and cultural impact

For Heritage Day this year, Nova Scotia honours the life and legacy of Lieutenant Edward Francis Arab, a Dalhousie law grad and leader in Halifax's Lebanese community whose influence and values continue to shine on generations after he perished on the battlefield at 29 years old.

Fountain School's Beyond Windows opens doors for remote creation

Beyond Windows, the Fountain School's third show of the season, debuted this week, bringing third-year students together from across the country to perform from their bedrooms, backyards, and even their showers.

Ready, set, engage: SSHRC grants fund Dal researchers exploring COVID’s social impacts and more

A total of four projects led by researchers from Dalhousie have received an investment of close to $97,000 from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.

PRESIDENT'S CORNER

In this week’s column, Dr. Saini thanks instructors and those who support teaching behind the scenes for the critical innovations they make that enable rich learning experiences for Dalhousie’s students.

Read more: President's Corner ‑ February 12, 2021

ATHLETICS

Of the 136 Dalhousie Tigers students to achieve Academic All-Canadian status during the 2019-20 season, 35 — or about a quarter — were soccer players.

Read more: Soccer teams shine amid record year for Academic All‑Canadians at Dal

RESEARCH

With equipment funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Dal's Rita Orji explores the dynamic field of persuasive technology, developing interactive digital systems that motivate healthy behaviours.

Read more: Rita Orji and the art of persuasive technology

LUNAR NEW YEAR

Learn more about some of the traditions and experiences that shape one of the world's most significant annual holidays.

Read more: Lunar New Year 2021 ushers in year of the Ox

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