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Sallie Lau  –  News, Community & Culture
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Dal students Lydia Swiatkowski and Sarah Dobson were invited to Ottawa this week to participate in the Daughters of the Vote leadership forum, which aims to inspire more young women to enter politics.
Lindsay Dowling  –  Registrar, News
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Dalhousie has launched a search for a ceremonial object to replace the mace — a new symbol to reflect the diversity and values of the university community.
Emily Côté  –  Research, Graduate Studies
Friday, March 3, 2017
You have three minutes to present on a topic you’ve dedicated your academic career to. Can you do it? Nearly 100 Dal graduate students took the plunge to find out in this year's Three Minute Thesis competition.
Ryan McNutt  –  News, Engineering
Thursday, March 2, 2017
The new Michelin Creation Lab, made possible by the company's donation to Dal's downtown campus revitalization, will provide new, state-of-the-art equipment for Engineering students.
Ryan McNutt  –  Research, Health Professions, Nursing
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Research shows that increased parental involvement in neonatal care improves outcomes for infants and their families. That's why Dr. Marsha Campbell-Yeo of Dal's School of Nursing is collaborating with peers at the IWK Health Centre and other partners on a new virtual platform — one that just received a $3M investment from the Government of Canada.
Robert Moffat  –  Community & Culture
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Dal Food Services hosts taste tests as it seeks to find a perfect cup of coffee to commemorate Dal's 200th anniversary year.
Matt Reeder and Michele Charlton  –  Research, Oceans, Science, Oceanography, Oceans
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
The Marine Environmental Observation Prediction and Response (MEOPAR) Network, hosted at Dal, will continue its work helping Canada understand, predict and respond to marine risks thanks to a funding renewal through the Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) program.
Jane Doucet  –  Law, Student Life
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
When Greg Johannson first came to the Schulich School of Law five years ago, he brought with him an addiction to drugs and alcohol. After fighting his way to now living clean, the third-year student is eager to help others know they’re not alone — and that, with support, recovery is possible.
Cherry Au  –  Facilities Management, News, Community & Culture
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
March may be coming in a bit like a lamb, but February had no shortage of winter’s roar. Learn more about Dal’s Facilities Management team and their extensive work all season long to keep campus as clear and safe and possible.