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News and events for Dal staff and faculty

For March 01, 2024

Employee Appreciation Week

Today is National Employee Appreciation Day and day five of Dalhousie's second annual Employee Appreciation Week!

More than 200 shout-outs have been submitted recognizing colleagues across campus. Take a read through and learn how to submit your own.

In Halifax, close out the week with professional headshots (first-come, first serve; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and a lunchtime skate at the Oval (noon to 1 p.m.). 

All campuses, don't forget to complete an online ballot to enter the Employee Appreciation Week prize draw. 
 

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In memoriam: Brian Mulroney

Dalhousie recognizes the passing of The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney (1939-2024), Canada's 18th prime minister. Mulroney briefly studied law at Dalhousie 1959 to 1960, during which time he befriended Tory Premier Robert Stanfield, growing his interest in politics. As per flag protocol, campus flags have been lowered in Mulroney's honour.

Parking closure and LSC maintenance work March 1–4

Please read this notice for more details about parking closures and maintenance work in the Life Sciences Centre scheduled between March 1 and 4, including steps lab areas must take before the weekend.

Change to myDal and Microsoft 365 login page

There is a new login page as of March 1, 2024.

2024 Summer Camp Registration is now open!

Registration for our 2024 Dalplex and Tigers Summer Camps opens today.

McCall MacBain Scholarship information session

A representative from the McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill University will be on campus for an information session on Monday, March 11.

Job postings

Glider Technician I (Biology); Operations Manager (Internal posting) (Undergraduate Medical Education); Instructor in Information Science (Information Science); Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Digital Transformation (Management Science & Info Systems); Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Strategy, Entr. & Int. Business).

Today on Dal News

Dal builds momentum in Nova Scotia’s growing ocean‑tech sector with new role

A new position created by Dal's Faculty of Computer Science aims to build on the shared ambitions of Nova Scotia's ocean-tech players.

Stop breaking women’s hearts at work: 7 ways to make workplaces better for cardiovascular health

Acknowledging that factors like the built environment, social and health systems, and outdated policies are the problems — rather than people — is a step towards healthier and safer workplaces.

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