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For September 15, 2023

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Reminder: Storm preparations

Facilities Management would like to remind the Dalhousie community to take appropriate measures before leaving campus as impacts from hurricane Lee are expected over parts of Nova Scotia this weekend.

In Memoriam ‑ Dr. Mary Kilfoil

Campus flags are half-mast in memory of Dr. Mary Kilfoil, economist and entrepreneurial leader who was a longstanding fixture in Dalhousie's Faculty of Management.

Pain Education Day

The special topics Education Day on October 1st will provide a deep dive into knowledge mobilization about how to bridge the gaps between research and practice, and policy.

Job posting

Student Conduct Administrator (Residence Life).

Today on Dal News

Dalhousie remains top performer in the 2023 Sustainable Campus Index

The Sustainable Campus Index recognizes top-performing sustainable colleges and universities across 17 impact areas, including purchasing, coordination and planning, and more. Find out more about Dal's performance.

Meet Chuck Macdonald, inorganic chemist & dean of the Faculty of Science

This week on Sciographies, meet Dr. Chuck Macdonald, an inorganic chemist and dean of the Faculty of Science. Learn about his path to leadership and some of the big-picture projects he's excited about at Dal.

After historic launch, Dal space lab preps next satellite with new mission lead at the helm

Dal's Space Systems Lab sent Atlantic Canada's first satellite into orbit last year. With a fresh grant from the Canadian Space Agency and a new mission director, the lab is beginning work on its next project: an even bigger satellite outfitted with gear to monitor climate change concerns.

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