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Dal News Weekly

No. 605 | October 04, 2024

ALUMNI IMPACT

Dal alum's life‑changing illness spurs commitment to making the performing arts more accessible

There was a time when Maeghan Tavener (BA’19) thought they might have to give up dance and theatre due to chronic illness. They found a way back to their passion and are making space for more disabled artists like them.

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Dirt, dough, disruption: A former pastry chef's eye‑opening summer in San Francisco

Amy Ruijgrok, an international food business student from the Netherlands, helped bring the bounty of Bay Area farmers to underserved communities during a recent internship with a mobile farmer's market.

Dal Libraries announces Dal Reads 2024‑2025 title: Shut Up You’re Pretty

Pick up a copy of Téa Mutonji's award-winning debut story collection, which explores those moments in which femininity, womenness and identity are not only questioned but imposed.

SCIOGRAPHIES RETURNS

Inside the lives of Dal's leading scientists: Sciographies launches season six

Sciographies, a popular podcast and radio show, invites listeners to explore the lives, research, and motivations of some of Dalhousie’s most fascinating scientists returns for a brand-new season.

Ep. 1: Meet Aaron MacNeil, marine biologist

This week, on the season premiere of Sciographies, meet Dr. Aaron MacNeil, a marine biologist and professor. In this episode, Dr. MacNeil reflects on his journey from growing up in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, to becoming a leading researcher in fisheries ecology. 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

 

Season’s first Open Dialogue Live event to discuss EDIA in the evolving workplace

Workplaces and other organizations have made major strides in prioritizing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in recent years, but how far have we really come and how far do we have left to go? Panelists explore Oct. 8.

STUDENT LIFE

Hundreds of students explored chess, board games, e-sports and more at this year’s Dalhousie Games Expo, finding a vibrant community of peers with which to engage in battles of strategy and wit.

Read more: Game on: Expo draws thriving student community eager to play

HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER

Law student Jaron Rykiss says a summer internship at the Department of Justice in Ottawa was 'transformative,' leaving him convinced that law is the best way to support community and effect positive change.

Read more: How I spent my summer: Lessons from Parliament Hill

PUBLIC POLICY

Upcoming changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program should include improvements to the Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Workers.

Read more: Why the open work permit for migrant workers is an inadequate solution

EVENTS

From the Dal Events Calendar:

Featured event

October 16 — 14th annual Mawio'mi (Starts at 10 a.m.)

More events:

October 9 — 
PAWSitive Support: Meet Guinness, the therapy dog

Various dates:
Sustainability Month continues — Learn more about upcoming events (log-in required)

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