Today@Dal
News and events for Dal staff and faculty

For June 01, 2018

Dalhousie Legacy Awards - June 20

Our employees are what make Dalhousie a special place to learn and work. Join us at our first annual Dalhousie Legacy Awards on June 20, 4 - 6 pm, at the Dalhousie Arts Centre. Together we will celebrate and recognize faculty and staff across the university who have gone above and beyond in their work and in the community. Learn more.

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June 4: Dalplex parking lot construction begins

A portion of the Dalplex parking lot will be temporarily closed for approximately two to three weeks beginning Monday June 4.

Soapbox Science Halifax

On June 16th come learn from twelve outstanding female scientists as they discuss their research with the public at the first Soapbox Science Halifax event

MultiFaith Calendar Events and Observances

Human Rights & Equity Services has updated the multifaith calendar of religious holidays and cultural dates for faculty, staff and students.

Job Postings

Administrative Manager (Term, School of Communication Sciences and Disorders); Manager, Academic Progress (Undergraduate Medical Education)

Today on Dal News

Grad profile: The power of care

Inspired by her sister's experience living with Down syndrome, Jackie Brokken decided to study Dental Hygiene to help others have the best health-care experience possible — and found so many new ways to make a difference.

Grads profile: Taking the stage

Five years ago, a gift from the Fountain family brought Dal's Theatre and Music departments together as the Fountain School of Performing Arts. Now, the first cohort of students to enter the program supported by the prestigious Fountain Scholarship are set to graduate.

Dal bioethicist urges academics to stimulate debate on hot‑button topics

This week, at Canada’s largest academic meeting, Dr. Françoise Baylis is premiering a new video on the sale of eggs and sperm, hoping to inspire her fellow academics to further efforts to engage the public on important issues.

Convocation’s caretaker

From the Archives: Learn the story of James Stoker, who worked as part of Dal’s facilities team for over 40 years, supervised the Hicks Building (with his dog Hardy by his side), and led students to the Convocation stage from 1961-72.

Grads profile: Double duty

Students come to study at Dal from all sorts of places — even just down the hall. Science PhD grad Jennifer Frail-Gauthier and MLIS grad Brian Lesser reflect on their experiences completing graduate degrees while simultaneously working at the university.

Grad profile: From public relations to computer science

When a computer science elective sparked an interest in the power of data science, Sarah Young found her way to Dalhousie and a path towards an exciting new career.

Grad profile: Ambition, diligence and dedication

After coming to Canada from Shanghai, uncertain what she'd find at Dalhousie, Zili Pan's experience studying German has been so fulfilling that she's managed to complete her degree in just two-and-a-half years.

Grad profile: Embracing the variety of student life

Arriving to Dal from the Bahamas, Biology student Raphieal Newbold has thrown himself head-first into life on campus: taking a minor in Spanish, working in residence and charting new paths for his future.

Grad profile: Tackling chronic disease with technology

Putting health information in the hands of the public has guided Ali Daowd's journey from medical school in the Middle East to starting his PhD at Dalhousie.

Grad profile: Learning to deal with change

Lina El-Setouhy's academic journey from her home in Cairo to a Community Design degree from Dal has been about discovering the connection between communities and their environment.

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