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Dal News Weekly

No. 634 | May 09, 2025

AWARDS AND HONOURS

Michelle Wang's remarkable path: From local activism to national recognition

Discover how this recent Dal grad grew from a quiet student into a McCall MacBain Scholarship winner, driven by her passion for community service and academic excellence.

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Costly catch: Study reveals alarming cost of tuna fishing devices on global ocean life

Free-floating devices used to fish tuna are harming ocean life at a global scale, damaging coral reefs, ensnaring vulnerable species and adding to marine pollution, new study shows.

Dal researcher's unique study to explore impact of financial markets on global food systems

Dr. Phoebe Stephens awarded $1.6 million for global research study exploring how capital markets can drive sustainable practices among publicly listed food and agriculture businesses.

MARKING MOTHER'S DAY

 

Four generations, one university: Celebrating a century of Dalhousie women

One hundred years after her great grandmother graduated from Dal, Sophie Watts (PhD’23) did the same. Not only is she the fourth generation of women in her family to earn a Dal degree, but she’s also carrying on their tradition of making a difference.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Introducing Dal's honorary degree recipients for Spring Convocation 2025

Meet the three exceptional individuals who will be receiving honorary degrees at Spring Convocation 2025, which takes place in late May and early June.

INSIDE DAL ENGAGEMENT DAY

Employees from across Dal gathered for a day of connection, reflection, and inspiration. From powerful conversations on student success and belonging to eye-opening tours and interdisciplinary research showcases, the event highlighted the passion and purpose driving the Dal community.

Read more: Dal unites: Insights and inspiration from Engagement Day

DAL AND HALIFAX TIDES PARTNER

Halifax's first professional women's soccer team gains access to Dal's top-notch training facilities in a partnership that promises to inspire the next generation of female athletes.

Read more: Rise together: Dalhousie and Halifax Tides FC join forces to elevate women's soccer

 

EVENTS

Join a public lecture with NASA astronaut, oceanographer and explorer Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan (PhD'78) and special guests during Dal Alumni Days.

When and where: Friday, May 23 — 10-11:30am ADT, Richard Murray Design Building (Irving Oil Auditorium), 5257 Morris Street in Halifax)

Get your tickets: The New Space Age with astronaut Kathryn Sullivan

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