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News and events for Dal staff and faculty

For February 11, 2025

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Killam retrofit update: Fifth floor closed Feb. 17‑21

Please note that the fifth floor of the Killam Library will be closed from Feb. 17-21 for electrical panel upgrade work. The GIS Centre and the Archives & Special Collections Reading Room will be closed but you can still book appointments.

Tri‑Agency Vanier and Banting update

CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC are working to offer a streamlined suite of research training support programs. The current Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships and the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships will be the final competitions for these programs. 

New surplus items added

Dal has a surplus materials program where equipment, furniture and supplies that were purchased with university funds and are no longer needed can be bid on and reused. Visit dal.ca/surplus to learn more.

Job postings

Program Pathways Navigator, Black and African Nova Scotian Students (Faculty of Management – Designated Position); Application Specialist Slate – CRM (Enterprise Application Services); Project Manager and Business Process Analyst (Enterprise Application Services – Internal Posting).

Today on Dal News

 

Stunning image collection highlights the beauty and diversity of science

The 2025 Science As Art calendar takes you on a journey through mesmerizing natural phenomena to intricate wildlife and rugged landscapes.

Bolstering Canada’s right to repair could shield it against U.S. tariffs and trade uncertainty

The right to repair can increase the amount of well-paying Canadian jobs and reduce Canada’s dependence on unpredictable global markets.

Tigers Weekend Action (Feb. 10)

Four Dalhousie records were set this weekend by the Tigers!

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