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For February 28, 2023

 

Welcome to Day Two of Employee Appreciation Week

Throughout the week, virtual and in-person events are taking place across our campuses and in our communities in recognition of the dedication and commitment of everyone who works for Dalhousie. 

Today's events:     

  • 10:30–11:30am – Ol' School Donuts & coffee with leaders (food truck will be in Killam loop and coffee will be in Killam Atrium, Studley campus)
  • 12:15–1pm – Line Dancing with Ashley Coffin, Langille Athletic Centre, Truro campus (Check in with staff prior to class to sign a participation waiver.)
  • 12:30–2:30pm - Visit Horses of Halifax (multiple sessions), Halifax Lancers, 1690 Bell Road, Halifax
  • 12:30–1:30pm — Ol' School Donuts & coffee with leaders (food truck will be on College Street, in front of main doors of the Tupper building and coffee will be in Dentistry Atrium, Carleton campus)

To register for these and other events this week, visit Employee Appreciation Week events and activities (login required).

Shout-Outs

 

Shout-Outs: For Employee Appreciation Week, we're also highlighting messages of thanks and appreciation from peers across the university. Read some of Shout-Outs submitted by the Dal community and learn how to submit your own.

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Registration for 2023 Summer Camps opens March 1!

Registration opens at 9am on Wednesday, March 1 and is available online or at the Client Experience Centre in Dalplex.

Walking study needs participants

If you are sedentary to moderately active, over the age of 40, experience pain in one knee while walking OR have no history of ankle, knee or hip problems, you may be interested in participating in a walking study at Dalhousie.

Shout‑Out summary ‑ Feb 28

For Employee Appreciation Week, we're highlighting messages of thanks and appreciation from peers across the university. Read just some of the amazing Shout-Outs submitted by the Dal community.

Job posting

Administrator (Urology).

Encourage your students to participate in 3MT

Dal’s 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition returns to in-person action this March for the first time since 2020. Encourage your students to register by Friday, March 2, 2023.

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Emergency department crowding has gone beyond hallways onto ambulance ramps. Now there’s nowhere left to wait.

Ambulance response times have not always met targets, but the alarming new pinch point in our health-care system is that there are no ambulances at all available to respond to calls, writes Dal's Peter Vanberkel.

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