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April 2018

Dawn Morrison  –  Chemistry, Alumni, Science
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Dal Chemistry professors Mary Anne White and Robert White started donating to pilipiliÂþ»­ to improve campus library holdings and make a difference in the academic lives of students. More than a quarter-century later, their generosity continues.
Staff  –  Research, Science, Oceanography
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
New research led by Dal Oceanography professor Eric Oliver has found that marine heatwaves have been significantly increasing over the past century, leading to detrimental effects on ocean ecosystem health.
Stefanie Wilson  –  Student Life, Arts and Social Sciences, Science, Psychology, Spanish
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Shauna Bulman, president of the Dalhousie Science Society, wanted to use her Dal experience to broaden her horizons. For her, that means double majoring in Neuroscience and Spanish, pursuing a certificate in Science Leadership and Communication, and taking a semester abroad in Spain.
Dalhousie Sports Information  –  Sports
Monday, April 9, 2018
The new movie "The Miracle Season" features a familiar face to Dal Tigers fans: women's volleyball player Cassandra Bagnell.
Molly Marcott  –  Arts and Social Sciences, News, Sociology and Social Anthropology
Monday, April 9, 2018
Dalhousie professor Donald Clairmont served on the landmark 1989 Marshall Commission that explored systemic racism in Canada's criminal justice system. Last week, Dal and community experts gathered to discuss the commission through the lens of sociology and social anthropology and how the issues it raised still matter today.
Cherry Au  –  Philosophy, Arts and Social Sciences
Friday, April 6, 2018
Dal faculty contribute to philosophers’ amicus brief advocating for the rights of chimpanzees in landmark legal case.
Zoe Bell  –  Research, Arts and Social Sciences
Friday, April 6, 2018
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences showcased recent work of scholars and others from across its departments last week during its annual publication and performance launch.
Ryan McNutt  –  Sports, Student Life, News
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Watch Rick Mercer's visit to Dalhousie on the penultimate episode of his Rick Mercer Report, celebrating the university's fundraising pilipiliÂþ»­ in his Spread the Net Student Challenge.
Allie Jehle  –  Student Life, Arts and Social Sciences, Theatre, News
Thursday, April 5, 2018
This year's winner of the DSU award for teaching, Anneke Henderson (Fountain School of Performing Arts) builds the sort of community that helps her students succeed.
Staff  –  Dal 200
Thursday, April 5, 2018
The Faculty of Health is bringing world-renowned fitness expert Shaun T to Halifax for a community workout, motivational talk and health expo as part of Dal's 200th anniversary celebrations.