/news.html Dal News Thu, 28 Nov 2024 22:34:29 GMT 2024-11-28T22:34:29Z /news/2024/11/28/cinderella-dalhousie-fountain-school-box-office.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews DalOpera's Cinderella and The Box Office double-bill offers an engaging and hopeful experience, even for those new to opera. Arts and Social Sciences Theatre Community & Culture Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/28/cinderella-dalhousie-fountain-school-box-office.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Maggie Power 2024-11-28T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/27/trump-tariffs-united-states-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposals for massive tariffs on Canadian goods has spooked many. Dr. Brian Bow explains what it could mean for Canada. Research Arts and Social Sciences Political Science News Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:22:00 GMT /news/2024/11/27/trump-tariffs-united-states-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2024-11-27T14:22:00Z /news/2024/11/27/dalhousie-publications-performances-showcase-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A look at some of the latest publications and creative work emerging out of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, from books about the daughters of immigrants and Canadian exceptionalism to a philosophy professor's foray into stand-up comedy. Research Arts and Social Sciences News Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/27/dalhousie-publications-performances-showcase-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2024-11-27T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/28/centre-learning-and-teaching-ben-tait.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Ben Tait recently joined Dal’s Centre for Learning and Teaching as executive director, eager to empower the university’s educational specialists as they support instructors in their core mission of getting students excited about learning. News Senior Administration Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/28/centre-learning-and-teaching-ben-tait.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-11-27T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/27/pepsico-athletes-of-the-week--nov--25-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Congratulations to our PepsiCo Athletes of the Week! Sports Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:17:00 GMT /news/2024/11/27/pepsico-athletes-of-the-week--nov--25-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2024-11-26T18:17:00Z /news/2024/11/26/giving-tuesday-2024-dalhousie-food.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Campus food banks are seeing growing lines of students looking for help in stretching their grocery budgets. Dal is once again rising to meet that need through The Food Security Project on Giving Tuesday. Alumni Student Life Community & Culture Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/26/giving-tuesday-2024-dalhousie-food.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emm Campbell 2024-11-26T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/24/tigers-weekend-recap--nov--25--.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The second to last weekend of action for the Tigers in 2024 was a busy one! Catch up on all the results from this past week! Sports Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:00:00 GMT /news/2024/11/24/tigers-weekend-recap--nov--25--.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2024-11-25T14:00:00Z /news/2024/11/25/accessibility-able-after-dal-program.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews New program designed to assist students and alumni with disabilities as they transition from university life into the workforce. Student Life Student Services News Community & Culture Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/25/accessibility-able-after-dal-program.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2024-11-25T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/22/stanfield-conversations-democracy-future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Award-winning journalist Doug Saunders and celebrated political scientist Dr. Debra Thompson visited Dal this week to dig into a question on many minds right now: What does Donald Trump’s re-election as U.S. president mean for the trajectory of democracy worldwide? Research Arts and Social Sciences Political Science Community & Culture Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/22/stanfield-conversations-democracy-future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2024-11-22T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/22/bmo-and-dalhousie-partner-to-empower-women-in-coaching-with-bmo-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews During the women's soccer championship earlier this month, the Tigers partnered with BMO to host an event on Wickwire Field aimed at inspiring future female soccer players and coaches. Sports Community & Culture Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:11:00 GMT /news/2024/11/22/bmo-and-dalhousie-partner-to-empower-women-in-coaching-with-bmo-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Thomas Scott 2024-11-21T17:11:00Z /news/2024/11/22/tye-called-up-to-lead-canadian-women-s-national-team-this-month.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Dalhousie Tigers women’s soccer head coach has been called up as interim head coach of the Canadian Women’s National Team for their November FIFA international window. Sports Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:04:00 GMT /news/2024/11/22/tye-called-up-to-lead-canadian-women-s-national-team-this-month.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2024-11-21T17:04:00Z /news/2024/11/21/killam-international-research-award-jamil-muradov.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews PhD candidate Jamil Muradov unlocked new perspectives in his research on treating brain trauma thanks to a Killam International Research Award that took him to Leipzig University in Germany. Medicine Research Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/21/killam-international-research-award-jamil-muradov.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Joshua Boyter 2024-11-21T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/21/ocean-bacterium-halifax-discovery.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal biologists have identified a microbe — T. haligoni — found in the Bedford Basin near Halifax that could help scientists better understand the health of the ocean. Research Science Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/21/ocean-bacterium-halifax-discovery.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2024-11-21T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/20/fuelling-the-future-at-chamber-dinner.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie's role in Nova Scotia's clean-energy industry was in the spotlight last week as battery scientist Jeff Dahn, VP Research Alice Aiken and others took part in a green energy showcase for the Halifax Chamber of Commerce's annual fall dinner. Science Chemistry Physics and Atmospheric Science Community & Culture Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/20/fuelling-the-future-at-chamber-dinner.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2024-11-20T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/19/king-s-dalhousie-taskforce.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A century after a devastating fire led to a formal association between Dal and King’s, a rapid taskforce seeks to inject new ideas and innovation into the partnership. Student Life Student Services Senior Administration Arts and Social Sciences Science News Community & Culture Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/19/king-s-dalhousie-taskforce.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-11-19T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/19/pepsico-athletes-of-the-week--nov--19--.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Congratulations to Grace Beer, Madison King and Gabe Damey on being named the PepsiCo Athletes of the Week! Sports Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:50:00 GMT /news/2024/11/19/pepsico-athletes-of-the-week--nov--19--.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2024-11-18T14:50:00Z /news/2024/11/18/tigers-weekend-recap--nov--18-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Tigers had a big weekend to wrap up Study Break! Sports Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:34:00 GMT /news/2024/11/18/tigers-weekend-recap--nov--18-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2024-11-18T13:34:00Z /news/2024/11/18/politics-us-election-stanfield-conversations.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews When advocating for resistance to non-democratic ideas and processes, Friends of Stanfield Conversations member and Dal alum Dr. Andy Knight advises pressing on, even when things look bleak. Arts and Social Sciences Political Science Community & Culture Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/18/politics-us-election-stanfield-conversations.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison DeLory 2024-11-18T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/18/22-annual-discovery-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dust explosions, how pathogens jump from animals to humans, and cancer patient empowerment programs are just some of the innovative research advances that were recognized at the 22nd annual Discovery Awards. Research Oceans Medicine Health Professions Community Health and Epidemiology Engineering Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /news/2024/11/18/22-annual-discovery-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tanis Trainor 2024-11-18T11:00:00Z /news/2024/11/15/marion-brown-teaching-award-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The classroom can be an intimidating place for some students. Dr. Marion Brown of the School of Social Work strives to ensure everyone feels comfortable and connected in their learning. Student Life Health Professions News Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/15/marion-brown-teaching-award-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-11-15T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/15/digital-nova-scotia-awards-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alumni, faculty and staff were among the winners at last week’s awards ceremony, which recognized individuals and organizations making a transformative impact on Atlantic Canada’s tech industry. Computer Science News Community & Culture Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/15/digital-nova-scotia-awards-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2024-11-15T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/15/kids-to-work-day-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal’s Faculty of Science hosted a group of Grade 9 students earlier this month as part of the national Take Our Kids to Work day, giving them a taste of research and learning on campus. Science Community & Culture Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/15/kids-to-work-day-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2024-11-15T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/15/holiday-drives-fundraisers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews There are no shortage of opportunities this year at pilipili���� for people looking to help tackle challenges facing local communities, such as food insecurity. Learn how you can contribute. Community & Culture Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/15/holiday-drives-fundraisers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tanis Trainor 2024-11-15T11:30:00Z /news/2024/11/14/global-academic-subject-rankings-2024-dalhousie-shanghairanking.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Learn more about Dal's improvement in Human Biological Sciences and its other best-ranked subjects in the 2024 Global Rankings of Academic Subjects. Research News Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/14/global-academic-subject-rankings-2024-dalhousie-shanghairanking.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-11-14T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/14/for-the-public-good--discovery-award-finalists-on-research-that-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Three Dal faculty members were named finalists for this year's Public Impact Award, recognizing researchers whose work has helped improve the lives of Nova Scotians. What does it mean to have a public impact? We asked them. Research Health and Human Performance Medicine Health Professions Community Health and Epidemiology Pediatrics Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/14/for-the-public-good--discovery-award-finalists-on-research-that-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2024-11-14T12:30:00Z