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February 2018

Staff  –  News
Friday, February 16, 2018
Highlights of presentations from the February 13 meeting of the Dalhousie Board of Governors, including a motion to have the Investment Committee assess a potential third-party search for ā€œfossil freeā€ investment funds.
Molly Marcott  –  Philosophy, Arts and Social Sciences, Community & Culture
Thursday, February 15, 2018
At a panel event hosted by the Black Student Advising Centre as part of African Heritage Month, Dal faculty Chike Jeffers and Isaac Saney discussed the pan-African movement and its relevance today.
Josh Boyter  –  Arts and Social Sciences, News
Thursday, February 15, 2018
A three year capacity building project will see the Dal-hosted RomƩo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative work with international and national security forces to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers in South Sudan.
Kirk Jessome  –  Sports
Thursday, February 15, 2018
The Dalhousie chapter of the Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiative (SAMHI) is continuing the conversation about mental health.
Bruce Bottomley and Nick Pearce
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Photo essay: Last month more than 400 students came out to say "#dalTHANKS" to the alumni and friends who have supported their studies through scholarships, spaces and more.
Matt Reeder  –  Dal 200
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Dal 200ā€™s "Year of Belonging" is welcoming Craig Steven Wilder as a Belong Forum speaker March 28. Learn about how the MIT historian's work is sparking important discussions and debates about race, slavery and higher education in North America.
Rajesh Rajaselvam  –  Research, Biology, Science
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
In the latest Dal contribution to The Conversation, Biology instructor Rajesh Rajaselvam argues future initiatives for conservation mainly depend on the proper co-ordination of scientists, governments, conservation groups and the media, especially when corruption is close by.
Stefanie Wilson  –  Student Life, Health Professions, Health and Human Performance
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Fola Akpan, a Kinesiology student and tutor/mentor with Dal's Black Student Advising Centre, bridges lessons learned at home and in the classroom to help others.
Logan Robins  –  Music, Arts and Social Sciences, Community & Culture
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
The Fountain School of Performing Arts presents its annual Concerto Night this week, an eclectic and exceptional evening of music.
Dalhousie Sports Information  –  Sports
Monday, February 12, 2018
Isabel Sarty (swimming) and Alec Karlsen (swimming) are this week's MUSCLE MLK Athletes of the Week.