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DAL Magazine听shines a light on Dal鈥檚 innovative thinkers, groundbreaking research, and influential alumni.听

In the Fall/Winter 2024 issue, you'll find feature stories on innovative water research, excellence in teaching, research improving life for older adults, sustainable seafood production, and more.

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The cover of DAL Magazine feature Dr. Graham Gagnon.

Features

Water water everywhere

Graham Gagnon looks out over Pockwock Lake.

Meet Dr. Graham Gagnon, director of Dal's Centre for Water Resources Studies and the researcher who thinks about water so you don鈥檛 have to.

A+ teachers

Dr. Marion Brown (Social Work), Dr. Sachin Seth (Dentistry), Dr. Jennifer Stamp (Psychology and Neuroscience), and Dr. Matthew Schnurr (International Development Studies).

Recipients of Dal鈥檚 top teaching awards share, in their own words, how they approach teaching and the themes that emerge to create a roadmap that any new or seasoned instructor can incorporate into their classroom.

Aging better

Older adults have better health outcomes when they age in their homes and communities. From smart homes to reimagined communities, Dalhousie researchers are working to make that possible.

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Dal Magazine is going digital: A letter from the editor

AnnMarie MacKinnon

As more and more of our readers engage with our stories online, DAL Magazine will be relaunching in 2025 as a fully digital publication, keeping you up-to-date and informed on all things Dal in a more environmentally friendly and fiscally sustainable way.

A message from the President

Dr. Kim Brooks

Some reflections on Bruce Springsteen, seeing the future, and how universities can work to create new possibilities.

Better with age

Emm Campbell

Older adults have better health outcomes when they age in their homes and communities. From smart homes to reimagined communities, Dalhousie researchers are working to make that possible.

Spawning solutions

Emm Campbell

Wild seafood production has been depleted by overfishing, making aquaculture more important than ever. Dal experts are advancing ways to make the practice more sustainable to feed the world.

Flow

Ryan McNutt

Meet Dr. Graham Gagnon, director of Dal's Centre for Water Resources Studies and the researcher who thinks about water so you don鈥檛 have to.

What defines teaching excellence?

Tanis Trainor

Found

Jennifer Lambert

Diving into the history of the newly named and revitalized Dalhousie Women鈥檚 Connection and over six decades of providing bursaries, awards, and prizes for women students.

Research roundup

Alison Auld and Andrew Riley

Learn some of the latest advances from Dal researchers covering everything from PTSD service dogs to sleeping pill dependence.

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Dal alumni and faculty share their books, television shows, films, webinars, and podcasts.

24 hours: Duane Jones

Duane Jones

Duane Jones (MIM鈥�14) shares a day in the life working in information management and communication for Dal鈥檚 Faculty of Medicine, while also being an artist, designer, podcaster and father.

Spotlight: Leslie McCarthy

Dawn Morrison

Leslie McCarthy (MN鈥�20) is closing in on her goal of becoming World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) certified, with plans to open a new practice in 2025.

Why I give: David Kerr

Emm Campbell

All his life, David Kerr (BSc鈥�19, MBA鈥�23) has been looking for ways to have the kind of positive societal impact his mother has had.

Why I do it: Damilola Iduye

AnnMarie MacKinnon

Damilola Iduye (MN 鈥�16) finds joy in working with community, whether it鈥檚 with students or clients.

Future alumni: Seif Elbayomi

Emily MacKinnon

Moving from Cairo, Egypt, to Halifax to study in Dalhousie鈥檚 Faculty of Computer Science was a big adjustment for Seif Elbayomi (BCS鈥�24). He's now a graduate with plans鈥攁nd a job offer鈥攖o stay.

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