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Dal News Weekly

No. 459 | November 18, 2021

NATIONAL ACTION

Dalhousie joins 40+ Canadian universities and colleges as signatories of new national charter on anti‑Black racism, Black inclusion

The landmark Scarborough Charter, unveiled at a signing ceremony on Thursday, outlines national postsecondary plan, including concrete actions and accountabilities focused on structural and systemic change.

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Canadians love salmon but are misinformed about its production and concerned about its cost

A majority of Canadians enjoy eating salmon but roughly half are misinformed about the various methods used to cultivate the species, according to a new report by Dalhousie researchers who surveyed people across the country about their consumption habits.

Dalhousie ranks first for purchasing in the AASHE 2021 Sustainable Campus Index

Dalhousie’s sustainable purchasing policies have earned the university first place for purchasing in the latest Sustainable Campus Index released by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

‘Embracing Diversity’ panelist advocates for integrative approaches

Mary Beth Doucette (BEng’04), a panelist at the Nov. 24 Promise Scholars event “Embracing Diversity: The Change We Need,” says post-secondary institutions can do more to welcome Black and Indigenous business students and make them boardroom-ready.

Getting to know Dal, virtually: Highlights from Dal's fall Open House

Prospective students from more than 60 countries tuned in to Dalhousie's Virtual Open House event earlier this month for an immersive view into the Dal student experience.

Early love of aquaculture blossoms into post‑doctoral dream for Dal alum

As a young boy growing up in a coastal city of southeast China, Yangfan Zhang was never surprised when fish was served for his meals every day. Until it wasn’t.

Women's soccer players earn national recognition

Women's soccer players Riley Donovan and Megan Chiasson have earned U SPORTS honours this season.

Here's your Tigers Weekend recap (Nov. 12‑14)

Busy weekend for the Tigers as the hockey, volleyball and basketball teams were all in action.

SCHULICH LEADERS

For 10 years, the Schulich Leader Scholarships program has been creating the next generation of technology innovators by supporting exceptional STEM students.

Read more: From STEM students to alumni changemakers

GREAT READ

Chris Harvey-Clark and a friend were swimming through waters just outside the mouth of Halifax Harbour when a great white shark passed by. When the animal circled back for a second and then third look, the divers knew it was time to get back to their boat as quickly as they could.

Read more: Dal’s university veterinarian was on a routine dive near Halifax. Then a great white shark spotted him.

 

HAPPENING TOMORROW

A one-day conference, open to all, with several workshops available on various topics related to Human Rights and Equity. Register now for free.

 

 

WORKPLACE SURVEY

Dalhousie's 2021 Your Voice survey, open until Nov. 26, allows employees to provide confidential feedback to help advance Dal as a great place to work. Learn how to complete the survey today.

 

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