Today@Dal
News and events for Dal staff and faculty

For January 17, 2022

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Campus flags lowered

Campus flags have been lowered in memory of Alexa McDonough (BA’65, MSW’67, LLD’09), former provincial and federal New Democratic Party leader and a trailblazer in Canadian politics.

Senate news: Louise Spiteri elected Chair for three‑year term

Term runs from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025.

Status update: Dalhousie Advanced Network Project

The Dalhousie Advanced Network Project is modernizing the way you connect by implementing a secure, centrally controlled, and dynamically managed computer network. A new network will be rolled out across Dalhousie campuses and King's College.

Virtual Study Skills Workshops (Halifax)

Faculty/Staff: Encourage your students to get organized and more engaged from the start this Winter by attending the Dalhousie Study Skills Program's (Halifax campuses) virtual workshops, aimed at helping all students to become more effective learners.

Dal Bookstore re‑opens today for in‑person shopping

The main Dal Bookstore in the Student Union Building re-opens today at reduced hours and will return to full hours in two weeks.

Job postings

Service Desk Technician (ITS Client Services - reposted & revised); Project Manager (Health & Human Performance)

Today on Dal News

Dal’s Marine Affairs program recruits Professional‑in‑Residence to support graduate students

Maxine Westhead, an adjunct professor in Dal’s Marine Affairs program and long-time Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada employee, will support Master of Marine Management students in the development of professional and networking skills.

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