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For February 05, 2025

McCall MacBain finalists



Congratulations to Microbiology and Immunology student Sarah Rondeaux (BSc'25) and Social Anthropology and International Development Studies grad Michelle Wang (BA'24), who have been named as finalists for the 2025 McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill. The two were chosen from approximately 700 applicants for Canada’s largest leadership-based scholarships for master’s and professional studies. Health Promotion student Laura Colford (BHP'25) and Neuroscience grad Ernest Ng (BSc'23) have also been recognized with Regional Awards. Read more.

Learn more: Let students know about the upcoming McCall MacBain Scholarship info session for the 2026 awards

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Seeking youth 9‑15 for clinical trial of CMV vaccine

The Canadian Center for Vaccinology is looking for participants age 9-15 for a clinical trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of mRNA-1647 vaccine for Cytomegalovirus (CMV).

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A day off would be amazing, right? Munro Day's got you

Early February can be a slog. It's a little less so if you work or study at Dalhousie thanks to a man by the name of George Munro.

New Dalhousie collaboration supports Indigenous mental health

The Indigenous community in Halifax will have more access to culturally-safe mental health care thanks to a new collaboration with the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Society – Wije’winen Health Centre.

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