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Dal News Weekly

No. 579 | April 05, 2024

BRINGING WORLDS TOGETHER

Dalhousie launches historic $750-million campaign for transformative change


There were fireworks, applause and cheers as hundreds gathered this week in Halifax (April 2) and Truro (April 4) to celebrate the launch of Bringing Worlds Together, Dalhousie's campaign for transformative change. President Kim Brooks announced the campaign's $750-million goal — making it the largest university campaign ever in Atlantic Canada — and shared that Dal is already nearly halfway to that target.

Dal News: Read all about the Halifax campaign launch

Watch the campaign video

Learn more at dal.ca/worlds-together

This unique graphic novel will make you reimagine what a university class can be

Dal history prof Dr. Lisa Binkley challenged students to take what they were learning in her course about Métis identities, literature, laws, and history and integrate it into a graphic novel adaptation of Métis author K.D. Beckett's book Rocking Ten.

Dalhousie sociologist receives $1.9M to cultivate network aimed at reducing emissions in Canadian agriculture

Dr. Karen Foster was selected to lead a new national research network that supports the equitable transition to net-zero in Canadian agriculture and its periphery industries.

Dal Parkinson's expert now suffering from the disorder spurs next‑gen research

Dr. Harold Robertson has spent his career at Dalhousie trying to improve the treatment of neurological disorders. Now, as someone who lives with Parkinson's Disease, his family has established an award for graduate students focusing their research on the disease.

DAL DISCOVERIES

 

Catching the scent

Dogs’ sensitive noses can detect the early warning signs of many potentially dangerous medical situations such as an impending seizure or sudden hypoglycemia. Now, scientists have found evidence that assistance dogs might even be able to sniff out an oncoming post-traumatic stress disorder flashback by teaching two dogs to alert to the breath of people who have been reminded of traumas. Learn more.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Where experience meets impact: Introducing Dalhousie’s 2023 Top Co‑op Students of the Year

When it comes to work-integrated learning, Dalhousie students are not afraid to give it their all for the benefit of their employer organizations. Meet the six who emerged as winners in this year's celebration of top co-op talent.

 

ASK AN EXPERT: SOLAR ECLIPSE

We caught up with Dr. Manuel Helbig from the Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science ahead of Monday's big event. He explains what causes a total solar eclipse, why they are so rare, and other questions.

Ask an expert: The total solar eclipse, explained

Safety tips: Dal's Environmental Health & Safety Office offers viewing guidelines

MEET THE 2024 IMPACT AWARD WINNERS

The Dalhousie community gathered last week for the 13th annual Impact Awards, celebrating the efforts and achievements Dal students and student groups make outside of the classroom.

Read more: Beyond the books: This year's Dalhousie Impact Awards winners lead with purpose

BUILDING COMMUNITY

The BIPOC Graduate Student Mentoring Academy, now in its second year, has offered tailored mentorship opportunities, professional development and networking events. Hear from members of the team about what makes the program so powerful.

Read more: Sowing seeds of success: BIPOC Graduate Student Mentoring Academy creates connections that matter

EVENTS

 

A showcase of work by graduating Costume Studies students, exploring traditional techniques and industrial innovations from the very beginning of the Victorian era.

April 9 | 7:30pm Joseph Strug Concert Hall, 1385 Seymour St. Halifax, NS Tickets available at Dal Arts Centre box office, box office fees will apply.

More upcoming events from the Dalhousie Events Calendar:

April 22 — Aquatron Lunch Tour

April 25 — OLCD Open House
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