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September 2016

Ryan McNutt with files from Michele Charlton  –  Research, Oceans, Oceans
Friday, September 9, 2016
Get to know some of the researchers who will be involved in the Dal-led Ocean Frontier Institute, and what the institute will mean for ocean studies in our region, in Canada and beyond.
Cory Burris  –  Medicine, Pharmacology, Research
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Robert Laprairie learned in his final weeks at Dal that he'd received a top award in the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s (CIHR) fellowship program.
Staff  –  News
Thursday, September 8, 2016
As part of the announcement of the new Ocean Frontier Institute, we asked people to share why #OceansMatter to them on Twitter. Here's what they had to say.
Ryan McNutt  –  Student Life, News
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
At ceremonies in Halifax and Truro this week, faculty, administrators and student leaders officially welcomed Dal’s newest students into university’s scholarly community.
Matt Reeder  –  Biology, Marine Biology, Law, Oceans, Research, Management, Oceans, Science, Oceanography, News, Engineering
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
On Tuesday, the Government of Canada announced nearly $94-million in funding through its Canada First Research Excellence Fund for the Dalhousie-led Ocean Frontier Institute, a partnership with Memorial and UPEI poised to propel Canada to global ocean leadership.
Ryan McNutt  –  Ocean Tracking Network, Biology, Law, Oceans, Research, Computer Science, Management, Oceans, Science, Oceanography, News, Engineering
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
The Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) — launched with a $94-million investment from the Government of Canada — will be a global hub for ocean science and help ensure safe and sustainable use of one of Earth’s most precious resources. Hear from several of the individuals involved in OFI about what it will mean for ocean research at pilipiliÂţ»­ and for Canada’s ocean leadership.
Jordan Zarvie and Keltie Jones  –  Student Life, Bookstore
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Photo Essay: Hundreds of new students arrived on campus Saturday, checking into residence and starting the next phase of their lives as members of the Dalhousie community.
Michele Charlton  –  Student Life, Research, International
Friday, September 2, 2016
As part of a partnership between Dalhousie and the Interuniversity Institute for Marine Studies in Eilat (Israel), eight students from seven different Israeli universities came to Halifax this summer to learn more about the North Atlantic ocean.
Matt Reeder  –  Facilities Management, Security, Community & Culture
Friday, September 2, 2016
Partners like Dalhousie and Halifax Regional Police are working to help keep the university and its surrounding communities safe during “back to school” season and beyond.
Anja Samardzic  –  Research, Oceans, Oceans, News
Friday, September 2, 2016
At its annual general meeting last month, the American Fisheries Society presented the Dal-hosted Ocean Tracking Network with its prestigious Conservation Achievement Award, which recognizes significant contributions to fishery conservation or science.