March 2014

This week's session will address two very connected and relevant topics in science today: the lack of replication of most studies, and what is called "the file drawer problem."

There are many innovative pathways available to enhance our professional practice as top notch educators. One is participate in Dalhousie’s Centre for Learning Teaching (CLT) annual conference.

The ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP AWARD recognizes a student for their commitment in providing environmental leadership across campus.

A group of DAL AC Students participated in the truro startup weekend and presented as well as executed an agri-food business idea

The Faculty of Agriculture’s Committee for Teaching and Learning invites campus members to participate in an initial series of sessions designed to help enhance our culture of teaching and learning.

The 50th Annual Athletic Awards Banquet for the Campus was held on March 28, 2014. During the evening, both Win Langille and Ken Marchant were honored.

Truro Farmer's Market will open for the season on Saturday, April 5th, 2014.

The DAL AC Equestrian team has captured the AIEL Title for the 2013-14 year. With their Champion status at the last competition hosted by Acadia at Rolling Hills Stable, the Rams won 5 of 6 AIEL Competitions this year. Congratulations to DAL AC Riders!

Dalhousie Agricultural Association of Graduate Students (DAAGS), won the award for Most Impactful General or Special Interest Society at the Third Annual Student Impact Awards in Halifax recently.

Our annual phone campaign was held March 10-20. Faculty of Agriculture students reached out to alumni to request support in establishing a new endowed scholarship for AC students.