News Archives - 2007

Dancing among the stars
December 30, 2007
Dal prof John Barnstead supports dancer's dream to dance in zero gravity

Holiday hoopla
December 24, 2007
Dalhousie Tigers men's basketball team hosts Rod Shoveller Memorial tournament

The challenges, post-Bali
December 21, 2007
Dalhousie student Jessica Wishart reflects on her experience in Bali as part of the Canadian Youth Delegation

Pagans mark Winter Solstice
December 20, 2007
The Pagan celebration of Winter Solstice is one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world.

Fröhliche Weihnachten
December 20, 2007
International students share favourite holiday traditions

Dal grad wins Governor General's Award
December 20, 2007
Queen's University professor and Dalhousie graduate Annette Hayward wins literary prize for nonfiction work in French.

Chris Mitchell and Tonic get ECMA nod
December 20, 2007
Chelsea Nisbett, Tonic, Gypsophilia, Rose Cousins and Sloan are among the ECMA nominees with Dal connections

Discussion:  Share your favourite holiday tradition
December 20, 2007
What's the thing you look forward to during the yuletide season?

Artists among us
December 19, 2007
The 54th annual SSFA shows off the artistic talents of the Dalhousie community

Ideas for open spaces as people places
December 19, 2007
Dalhousie students brainstorm ideas to improve the urban landscape

Dal professor to chair round table
December 18, 2007
Profs Ray Côté and Meinhard Doelle to serve on Round Table on Environment and Sustainable Prosperity

Research that matters
December 18, 2007
Outfront Magazine brings together research stories from all corners of Dalhousie

Dalhousie's swimsuit edition
December 18, 2007
The 2008 Dalhousie Swim Team calendar raises money for training initiatives.

Cool new classes offered
December 17, 2007
A variety of new classes are being offered to Dalhousie students in January.

Discussion:  Credible or not?
December 14, 2007
What are your impressions of Brian Mulroney's appearance before the ethics committee?

Ready oar not
December 13, 2007
Even without varsity status, rowing offers opportunities for fitness and competition

Wild salmon vulnerable
December 13, 2007
Experts raise serious concerns about the expansion of industrial fish farming

Photo finish
December 12, 2007
A photo exhibition provides a glimpse of the old infirmary hospital on its last day

New deal expected by spring
December 11, 2007
Negotiations begin between the province and universities on a new Memorandum of Understanding.

Making science an adventure
December 11, 2007
Erin Mazerolle, about to embark on her PhD at Dalhousie, is passionate about acting as a role model.

Hoping for a Bali breakthrough
December 10, 2007
"We as Canadian youth would like to see Canada act as an environmental leader both domestically and internationally, and protect the rights and interests of its citizens by taking action on climate change."

New MBA course crosses borders
December 10, 2007
And so does its professor

Rookie runner makes national team
December 07, 2007
Cross-country team member Peter Corrigan qualifies for national junior team

There are no coincidences
December 07, 2007
Jennifer Wilson and George Turnbull share the same Edinburgh accent and alma mater

Dal students sweep research grants
December 07, 2007
Four masters students from Dalhousie receive 2007 Pengrowth-Nova Scotia Petroleum Innovation Grants

Discussion:  How do you manage stress?
December 06, 2007
Share your tips for staying cool and calm during a stressful time of year.

'The great blast smote the place'
December 06, 2007
Thomas Raddall was a 14-year-old boy sitting in his classroom when the Halifax Explosion occurred. He describes what happened.

Remembering the Montreal Massacre
December 06, 2007
A candlelight memorial will be held December 6 at 6:30 p.m. to remember the women killed 18 years ago

Dal student at climate change conference
December 06, 2007
Students and scientists alike call for urgent and tough greenhouse gas limits

Support for a colleague
December 05, 2007
Dalhousie community sends expressions of support for professor

New this fall: Dal on TV
December 05, 2007
Dalhousie's research stories are told on the documentary series, The Life Changers

Alleviating exam stress
December 05, 2007
Feeling pressured? Check out these tips to alleviate exam stress.

Safety advocate awarded fellowship
December 05, 2007
Stacy Ackroyd receives the Dr. David Rippey Patient Safety Fellowship Award

Athlete of the week
December 04, 2007
Noel Coultice is named Dal's male athlete of the week

One dream at a time
December 04, 2007
Margaret Sparks is spending her retirement back in the classroom

Uncanny creativity
December 04, 2007
Mentored by Professor Yi Liu, a Dalhousie civil engineering team creates an amazing sculpture out of tuna cans

Supreme appointment
December 03, 2007
Dal grad Patrick J. Duncan, Q.C., has been appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia.

Providing opportunity through education
December 03, 2007
Refugee students get a chance to study at Dalhouse, thanks to WUSC

Larger than life
November 30, 2007
Is obesity an individual problem? Or are there other reasons why North Americans are fat?

Board notes
November 30, 2007
Highlights from the Board of Governors' meeting

Needs-based grants required
November 30, 2007
Students share stories during Department of Education's public consultation session

Taser tragedies
November 29, 2007
Several troubling incidents involving the use of Tasers have caused widespread concern.

Discussion:  Golden Compass anti-religious?
November 29, 2007
Controversy is swirling around The Golden Compass even before it opens.

Weaving a magical web
November 28, 2007
DalTheatre and Symphony Nova Scotia collaborate for A Spider's Tale

Rose Cousins radiant with 'New Light'
November 28, 2007
Dal grad returns to campus for fundraising holiday concert

It's all mapped out ...
November 28, 2007
The GIS Centre is a multi-disciplinary research facility situated in the Killam Library

As simple as A-to-Z
November 27, 2007
Killam Library is reorganized according to A-to-Z to make room for more student study space

Athletes of the week
November 27, 2007
Alix Bryant and Niklas Rademacher are Dalhousie's athletes of the week

Engineering answers for the environment
November 27, 2007
Environment Technology Program will support the development of environmental technologies

Pharmacists honoured
November 26, 2007
Dalhousie pharmacists honoured

David Precious named to advisory board
November 26, 2007
Dr. David Precious has been appointed to the advisory board of a prestigious maxillofacial surgery journal

Dr. Jock Murray honoured
November 26, 2007
Dr. Jock Murray, Professor Emeritus and former Dean of Medicine, has been awarded honorary membership in the London Osler Society

Zarya at sunrise
November 26, 2007
Mike Boschat captures images of the space station Zarya (ISS) from the roof of the Dunn

Storm clouds over Pakistan
November 26, 2007
Primed to become a democracy, Pakistan instead is moving backwards

Lessons in freedom
November 26, 2007
Phd candidate David J. Meadows talks to Vaira Vike-Frieberga, the former Latvian president

International experts meet in Nova Scotia
November 26, 2007
A group of liver experts met in Nova Scotia recently to share info on liver pathology

Not your granny's cross-stitch
November 23, 2007
Catch it while you can: Dalhousie Art Gallery's Close to You runs until Sunday, Nov. 25

Student athletes make the grade
November 23, 2007
Sixty-two student athletes congratulated for making academic all-Canadians

Discussion:  Concert on the Commons?
November 23, 2007
Who would you like to see booked for the Halifax Commons?

Consistent and confident
November 22, 2007
Tigers Men's Volleyball copes with loss of key player in the position of libero

It's a crime really
November 22, 2007
Halifax mystery writer Anne Emery wins a prestigious Arthur Ellis award for her debut novel

Dal prof elected RSC fellow
November 22, 2007
Professor Francoise Baylis is elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

Leading from Behind
November 22, 2007
"Defeat — I don't even know how to spell it," says Dal grad Bernie Derible

Thank you, thank you very much
November 22, 2007
Costume studies grad Eleanor von Boetticher specializes in making Elvis jumpsuits

Thinking outside the box
November 22, 2007
Today's global problems — sustainability, clean energy — require multi-faceted solutions

Ions in the fire
November 22, 2007
Chemistry professor Mary Anne White is honored by the Royal Society of Canada

Change for children
November 22, 2007
Residence students donated change and bought toys for needy kids

Students give their views on violence
November 21, 2007
The Halifax Student Alliance, a municipal lobby group, presents its findings on students' perspectives on public safety

Discussion:  Giving all you can
November 21, 2007
Katie Hollinshead named to top eight academic all-Canadians

Q and A with Tom Traves
November 21, 2007
Dalnews sat down with Tom Traves to talk about his new role as head of the AUCC

Discussion:  Survey says ...
November 21, 2007
Do you feel safe in our city?

'This is outrageous'
November 20, 2007
Photographer V. Tony Hauser's draws attention to people living with land mines

New approaches give promise to peace
November 20, 2007
An interview with Carolyn McAskie, United Nations Assistant Secretary General for Peacebuilding Support

Surgical wait times report released
November 16, 2007
Report by Dalhousie's Dept. of Surgery includes plan to reduce surgical wait times

Let's all play ball
November 16, 2007
Sports governing bodies should do more to encourage immigrants in sports — Dal study

Caught up in the cause
November 16, 2007
Dal students answer Rick Mercer's Spread the Net challenge

Of philosophy and falafels
November 15, 2007
Duncan MacIntosh is named best professor in The Coast's Best of Halifax poll

Meet Afghanistan's bravest woman
November 13, 2007
Ousted from her own parliament, Malalai Joya speaks to students at Dalhousie

Living with land mines
November 09, 2007
V. Tony Hauser's life-size portraits of Cambodian children go on display in the Dal SUB.

Putting Dalhousie on the map
November 06, 2007
Dal's award-winning GIS Centre has research and teaching applications

Tougher than Jeopardy
November 06, 2007
Team from Auburn Drive High School claims top spot at Reach for Dalhousie

Reading is magical
November 06, 2007
The Inspiring Anecdotes of a Man Standing at a Podium

Why are a few youth behaving violently?
November 02, 2007
The answer implicates families and communities, says an expert who works with troubled youth

Loonie lunacy
November 02, 2007
The rising dollar: Is it good or bad and for whom?

Gothic goodies
November 02, 2007
English major Michael Johnstone wins Varma Prize for his story "The Embalming Girl"

Pondering resilient communities
November 02, 2007
Killam Lecture Series is hosted by the Faculty of Architecture and Planning

Trick or treat
November 02, 2007
Give 'em something healthy to eat

The art of darkness
October 30, 2007
In search of monsters

Dalhousie tops the list
October 30, 2007
Magazine releases its Best Places to Work in Academia

Celebrating a century
October 30, 2007
Weekend marks 100 years of Tech, TUNS and Dal engineering

Activism for a new generation
October 26, 2007
Seminar seeks to engage students in the political realm

The singing manuscript
October 25, 2007
Music from the long-lost Salzinnes Antiphonal to be performed in concert

Shining a light on research
October 24, 2007
The Faculty of Health Professions celebrates research successes

Survey says...
October 24, 2007
MPs are lacking in knowledge about health research

Sister pact
October 23, 2007
Playing basketball is a family affair for Laurie and Leah Girdwood

Hoops for breakfast
October 23, 2007
Tony Griffin joins men's basketball team as a mental skills consultant

Rookies are ready
October 23, 2007
Expectations are high for men's basketball team this season

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October 23, 2007
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Life after graduation
October 22, 2007
Grad Studies Fair lets students investigate options for further education

Full house
October 19, 2007
Prospective students come from near and far for Dalhousie's Open House

Where ideas can germinate
October 19, 2007
Brain Repair Centre to anchor $42-million Life Sciences Research Institute

Putting litter in its place
October 19, 2007
HRM and the university agree to install new litter bins on and around campus

Think pink
October 19, 2007
Dal Tigers participate in national breast cancer initiative

Tigers shoot for success
October 19, 2007
A season preview for men's and women's hockey

A man bent over a sheet of paper
October 19, 2007
Roch Carrier, author of the beloved The Hockey Sweater, to deliver Governor General's lecture

Unearthing the story of slavery
October 18, 2007
Nova Scotia's Curator of Archaeology digs into the history of slavery for her PhD at Dal

The pursuit of happiness
October 18, 2007
Check out Chekhov as DalTheatre opens new season

Brain game
October 18, 2007
High school teams put smarts to the test during Reach for Dalhousie

Buildings to be demolished
October 17, 2007
Buildings at Coburg Road and LeMarchant Street are coming down

First-year enrolment is up
October 17, 2007
"Interest among prospective first-year students continues to grow and this bodes well."

Leading the revolution
October 17, 2007
School of Health and Human Performance founded out of health and fitness concerns

Going the distance
October 17, 2007
"The Olympics prepared me for a world of complexities," says honorary-degree recipient Bruce Kidd

Dalhousie's Nobel connection
October 16, 2007
"He is on an order of magnitude above the rest of us," says Harm Rotermund of the Nobel laureate

Whales for the saving
October 16, 2007
Dal research leads to the establishment of a protected area for endangered whales

Going that extra mile
October 12, 2007
Dr. Paola Marignani runs — and picks apples — for the cure

Setting the pace for safety
October 12, 2007
Want to be a pace setter? Neighbourhood project seeks volunteers

Plunging into crisis management
October 11, 2007
Fictional St. Gertrude is hit with a hurricane. Dal students come to the rescue.

Oceans of opportunity
October 09, 2007
Dalhousie's annual dinner recognizes graduates who keep giving back to Dal

From tears to triumph
October 05, 2007
Dal's Susan Stackhouse one of the theatre professionals called to mentor reality-show contestants

'Never standing still'
October 05, 2007
Dalhousie professor William Stanish named to the Order of Nova Scotia

What it means to be a citizen
October 05, 2007
Michael Ignatieff addresses packed house at Dalhousie Law School

'Knowledge is power'
October 03, 2007
Dal partnering in research aimed at boosting economic development of aboriginal peoples

Detecting deception
October 02, 2007
Dalhousie study finds motivated lie catchers more likely to make mistakes

Our man in Havana
October 01, 2007
Cuban novelist Leonardo Padura Fuentes to speak at Dalhousie

More mumps clinics
October 01, 2007
Additional clinics are scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in the SUB

Making the list
September 28, 2007
Habitat loss and disturbance are the biggest threats facing species, says Jeffrey Hutchings

Protection for marine species needed
September 28, 2007
"I don't think we're sending the right signal to the international community," says Dr. Jeffrey Hutchings

Mining the past
September 26, 2007
Dr. Allan Marble digs into the history of engineering studies in Nova Scotia

Spanning a century
September 26, 2007
Iron Ring Renewal Ceremony, Tech Ball and other activities mark 100 years of engineering

Mini Med School looks for students
September 25, 2007
Six-week lecture format explores topics including schizophrenia, premature babies and street drugs

Volunteers sought for Open House
September 24, 2007
Volunteers are needed to show off our campus, programs and services to prospective students

Observing the ocean
September 24, 2007
Dal scientists with the Centre for Marine Prediction share the information they've gathered

Understanding ocean colour
September 24, 2007
Dal oceanographer Marlon Lewis a key member of NASA team which put orbiter in space a decade ago

Operation Fallback
September 21, 2007
The designated police patrol is a partnership between Dal and Halifax Police

Dalhousie exposed
September 21, 2007
PhD student Oliver Braubach offers a slightly different view of Dalhousie

Launching new safety measures for rez
September 20, 2007
"Stop Tailgaters" part of an education campaign aiming to make students more vigilant 

Dump the mumps
September 20, 2007
Vaccination clinics continue to Sept. 20 at the SUB

'Hugely helpful for a first-timer'
September 19, 2007
Teaching assistants get help from seasoned professionals

Underwater Weather
September 19, 2007
Researchers from the Centre for Marine Environmental Protection to show off "neat stuff"

A brisk round of Risk
September 17, 2007
Winning student Kyle Moor claims world domination and $5,000 bursary

Risky business
September 14, 2007
Play at your own risk — you could win big

Foodie films to savour
September 13, 2007
The Atlantic Filmfest series at Dalhousie suits the student budget — it's free

Three new Canada Research Chairs for Dal
September 10, 2007
The Canada Research Chair program aims to make Canada tops in the world for R&D

A look back at week one
September 10, 2007
Dal '007 leaves students stirred not shaken

Coach Crossley is called up
September 06, 2007
Former Dal Tiger Brad Crossley accepts position as head coach of men's hockey team

Dalhousie's official welcome
September 04, 2007
'Your minds are going to explode with different ideas,' says Dr. Tom Duck

Induction impressions
September 04, 2007
Dalhousie's Orientation Week kick-off symbolizes the start of a great journey

Dal Another Day
August 31, 2007
Dal '007 a licence to have fun

An enduring controversy
August 31, 2007
Dispute at the Canadian War Museum stems from controversy over area bombing during WWII

'Thinking with your hands'
August 30, 2007
Dal students evoke the mysterious Mary Celeste in hands-on course on Spencer's Island

Just Ask Me
August 29, 2007
Got a question? Just ask someone with an Ask Me! button.

Soaking up learning
August 27, 2007
Exchange student aims to establish neuroscience program at university in Nigeria

Towards an educated discourse
August 27, 2007
New Facebook groups aim to educate about animal care practices at Dalhousie

Cache and release
August 24, 2007
Scientist says birds use memories of past experiences to plan for the future

Y'gotta parabolam?
August 23, 2007
Professor Richard Nowakowski emphasizes the creative side of mathematics

Facebook frenzy
August 22, 2007
Dalhousie responds to false online allegations of animal cruelty on Facebook

'When you need it, you need it quickly'
August 21, 2007
Safety officers are installing defibrillators in lobbies and well-travelled areas on campus

Taking the research plunge
August 20, 2007
Swimmer and science student Stephanie Flynn caps off her summer with a trip to Nunavut

Inexhaustible Austen
August 17, 2007
Becoming Jane kicks off a new wave of Austen-mania

At the bottom of the deep blue sea
August 16, 2007
Marine biology students get glimpse of ecosystems two kilometres below the ocean surface

Behaving like animals
August 15, 2007
Animal behaviour experts gather in Halifax for International Ethological Congress

'From elephantiasis to malaria'
August 13, 2007
Interdisciplinary learning one focus of study tour in Tanzania

Tigers welcome new recruits
August 10, 2007
Swim, basketball coaches anticipate good things from new recruits

Kid-friendly campus
August 09, 2007
First Nation and Inuit National Science Camp just one of many camps held at Dalhousie

Fugitive pieces
August 08, 2007
PhD student Marcus Juodis is studying the mindset of offenders on the run

Travelling tuna
August 06, 2007
Dalhousie ocean researchers chart course for Atlantic bluefin tuna stocks

We have liftoff
August 04, 2007
Dalhousie researchers relieved to see Phoenix mission safely underway

Dal to NASA: "Give us a good ride"
August 03, 2007
Lidar-equipped Phoenix is set to begin its journey to Mars aboard a Delta II rocket

Taking action
August 02, 2007
Dal to offer voluntary mumps/measles vaccination in September

Side by Side
August 01, 2007
Undergrads learn from mentors and each other while working in the lab

Summer in Swaziland
July 31, 2007
Social work student Meredith Copp discovers the joys and sorrows of Swaziland

A whale of a tale
July 24, 2007
Dal master's students Marie Auger-Méthé embarks on a summer of research in the high Arctic

Banding together to combat bullying
July 23, 2007
“We need to develop interventions that recognize the wealth of factors at play"

Six Degrees of Dignity
July 20, 2007
Dal alum Dave Shannon advocates dignity and equality for disabled people

Eye of the tiger
July 18, 2007
Dal prof argues Ireland's Celtic Tiger is a "paper tiger"

Making mutants
July 17, 2007
Scholarship student Ava Vila is cooking up mutant viruses in the laboratory

The latest in Godcasting
July 16, 2007
Christopher Helland differentiates between religion online and online religion

Gallery director passes the torch
July 16, 2007
New director Peter Dykhuis to "feed the hunger" for art

Think again
July 12, 2007
Despite assumptions, children with Down syndrome can be adept at multiple languages

The power of polls
July 12, 2007
Polls have become an important medium for communicating ideas and beliefs

She's the Mann
July 11, 2007
German student explores the fiction writing of late Dal prof Elisabeth Mann Borgese

Taking an axe to the Tree of Life
July 11, 2007
Darwin's Tree of Life model still draws controversy, now for different reasons

Ending medication mistakes
July 10, 2007
Harkness Associate Dr. Neil McKinnon to embark on major study

From starfish to starships
July 09, 2007
Oceanographer-turned-astronaut always up for a challenge

The countdown is on
July 09, 2007
A Canadian weather station will blast off as part of the Phoenix Mars Lander next month

Mountain trek
July 06, 2007
Earth Science students explore the Carpathian Mountains of Romania

A ray of sunshine
July 05, 2007
The late Ransom Myers is awarded the Ecology Action Centre's Sunshine Award

How safe are wireless networks?
July 04, 2007
NSERC-supported research will investigate security challenges of wireless networks

A nose for success
July 03, 2007
Nasal vaccine could generate immunity throughout the body, says Dr. Jun Wang

How to write a Canadian classic
June 29, 2007
Lesley Choyce's The Republic of Nothing is republished in anniversary edition

Tough times for turtles
June 29, 2007
Efforts to aid in the survival of leatherback turtles net Halifax couple a national award

Idol pursuit
June 28, 2007
Mark Wolf's Canadian Idol experience has him thinking about entertainment law

A pure adrenalin rush
June 28, 2007
Mechanical engineering students take their mini Baja car out for a spin

What's the big idea?
June 27, 2007
Dalhousie prof Frank Palermo will articulate his vision for Halifax during a panel discussion

Defining critical thinking
June 27, 2007
Conference participants probe ways to encourage students to think critically

A 'triple crown' announcement
June 26, 2007
Dalhousie, Halifax Regional Water Commission and NSERC pool research resources

Seizing opportunity
June 26, 2007
Student's research at Dalhousie leads to Cambridge and $25,000 scholarship

An open exchange of ideas
June 26, 2007
A statement by Dalhousie President Tom Traves on the possible boycott of Israeli universities

Next stop, Ireland
June 25, 2007
Dal student Tony Griffin gets a warm welcome in Halifax, embarks on next part of his journey

Cutting through red tape
June 25, 2007
Improve Service at Dal initiative results in a wave of changes across Dalhousie

Passing of the torch
June 22, 2007
Teaching award winner Jerry Bannister thanks retiring professor John O'Brien for his mentorship

Taking Dalhousie from Good to Great
June 20, 2007
Bill Black to deliver the keynote address at inaugural Dalhousie University Administrators conference

A good news budget
June 20, 2007
Tuition freeze is now official — Dalhousie's operating budget is passed by the Board of Governors

A question of rights
June 19, 2007
Doctoral student Elaine Craig is awarded a prestigious $150,000 Trudeau scholarship

A reason to smile
June 19, 2007
Dalhousie speech-language pathologists provide post-surgery treatment to children in Ecuador

Developing Canadian talent
June 18, 2007
SSHRC awards grants for research in the humanities and social sciences

For all you do
June 18, 2007
Maggie Snow, Paula Flemming, Susan Gibson Garvey and Tom MacRae are "simply fabulous"

Research in motion
June 15, 2007
How does the brain know how to move the eyes? David Westwood is investigating.

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adieu
June 15, 2007
President Tom Traves hosts afternoon tea for retiring employees

Union votes to accept contract
June 14, 2007
Part-time academics, instructors and TAs say yes to agreement

Quarter-century club
June 13, 2007
Long-time Dalhousie employees gather for afternoon tea at the President's House

Dalhousie researchers awarded top prizes
June 12, 2007
Graduate students Connie Adsett and Erin Johnson are awarded NSERC's Andre Hamer Prizes

Real stories, real students
June 11, 2007
Discover the Unexpected strikes gold in national competition

Helping our students thrive
June 11, 2007
Student Success Symposium offered ideas on how to improve the student experience

Innovation rewarded
June 08, 2007
CFI's Leaders Opportunity Fund assists universities in attracting and keeping leading researchers

'One in a trillion, trillion, trillion, trillion'
June 06, 2007
Statistician presents talk on probabilities

Academic integrity
June 05, 2007
Most disciplinary proceedings successfully concluded

'Duckies' make a splash
June 04, 2007
Dalhousie students and the university's neighbours learn to live together

The survey says...
June 04, 2007
Designated police patrol rated highly by everyone

A beautiful field for the beautiful game
June 01, 2007
Slide tackle away — Wickwire Memorial Field is ready for play

Looking in their genes
June 01, 2007
Robert Beiko is developing new computational methods to examine what's in the "bacterial black box"

The perfect pitch
June 01, 2007
Dal grad receives prestigious SSHRC scholarship

Nurturing the next generation
June 01, 2007
Meagan Timney is among several Dalhousie researchers supported by SSHRC funding

Love under the microscope
June 01, 2007
Michael Charette and Ellen Boudreau met and married while at Dal

A passion for teaching
May 31, 2007
Peter O'Brien is awarded the Dalhousie Alumni Award for Excellence in Teaching

Teaching award winners
May 31, 2007
"Teaching is a huge learning experience" — Tom Duck, winner of the Dr. Forbes Langstroth Memorial Award

The respect is mutual
May 31, 2007
Prof. Colleen Kiberd has won the Nurse Educator Appreciation Award — again

Class of 2007
May 30, 2007
Engineer Matt Campbell's student project assists radiologists in lung cancer treatment

Dal researchers reap $18 million in funding
May 29, 2007
NSERC funding boosts Dalhousie's reputation as a research-focused university

Class of 2007
May 29, 2007
Graduating with an MBA, Tayze MacKenzie has a mind for business

Class of 2007
May 28, 2007
Physics major Caleb Zelenietz balances his studies with community involvement

Agreement reached
May 28, 2007
Ratification vote for members of CUPE local 3912 set for June 6

Class of 2007
May 25, 2007
Sydney native Susan Conrod won several academic prizes during her time at Dalhousie

Class of 2007
May 25, 2007
Tammy Donovan enjoyed the Faculty of Law's collaborative environment

Class of 2007
May 25, 2007
Med school grad Daniel Boudreau's international experience changed his life

Kudos: Dr. Sherry Stewart
May 24, 2007
Psychologist appointed to CCSABoard

Class of 2007
May 24, 2007
Selena Allen balances school with raising her young family

Class of 2007
May 24, 2007
Amanda Morrison is looking forward to making an impact as an occupational therapist

Into the world
May 23, 2007
Created in 2003, the Community Design program graduates its first honours students

Class of 2007
May 23, 2007
Laura Alvey enjoys the creativity of architecture

Tuition freeze welcomed
May 22, 2007
"I would say it's a historic budget," says DSU president Mike Tipping

Tuition frozen at Dalhousie
May 22, 2007
Dalhousie freezes 2007-08 tuition at current rates for professional, graduate and undergraduate programs

Class of 2007
May 22, 2007
A composer and performer, Ben Duinker graduates with a Bachelor of Music

At the top of their game
May 18, 2007
Kinesiology students develop winning wheelchair sport

Kudos
May 17, 2007
Sleep research leads to national award 

Real world solutions
May 15, 2007
IWK Project in Industry a success

Emerging talent
May 11, 2007
Ian Colford awarded Canada Council Writing Grant

Safe storage
May 04, 2007
New chemical storage facility soon underway

Anniversary of hope
May 02, 2007
Dr. Donald Weaver receives $1 million to fund Alzheimer's research

Making a difference at Dal: Daniel Clark
May 01, 2007
Top students recognized

Crossing borders
April 30, 2007
Internal Medicine program launches in Saint John

Making a Difference at Dal: Mike Sornberger
April 24, 2007
New Student Services program recognizes top students

Making a Difference at Dal: Ian Joyce
April 20, 2007
New Student Services program recognizes top students

Making a Difference at Dal: Barbara Walls
April 19, 2007
New Student Services program recognizes top students

Explaining the inexplicable
April 18, 2007
What is known about the psychology of school shooters?

"They were our colleagues"
April 18, 2007
Forensic psychologist discusses the Virginia shooting

Making a Difference at Dal: Zoë Caron
April 17, 2007
New Student Services program recognizes top students

New student art society
April 17, 2007
New Dalhousie Art Gallery Society formed to help students connect with on-campus gallery

Tigers may be great, but who's watching?
April 16, 2007
University sport offers the best action to see locally, but audience is thin

Passion and purpose
April 16, 2007
Tony Griffin aims to cycle across Canada and Ireland to raise money for cancer research

Tragedy at Virginia Tech
April 16, 2007
Dr. Tom Traves responds on behalf of Dalhousie community

Tigers season in review
April 13, 2007
Dalhousie Tigers have a season of mixed results

Athletic award winners
April 13, 2007
Jeff Weiler and Leanne Huck named athletes of the year

CUPE contract talks ongoing
April 12, 2007

The real Dreamgirls
April 12, 2007
Dr. Jacqueline Warwick's book, Girl Groups, Girl Culture, delves into the music of the 1960s

Open your ears to new music
April 12, 2007
Guitarist Jake Danson-Faraday debuts new works by local composers for graduation recital

The storyteller
April 11, 2007
History professor Todd McCallum invests a lot of energy into his lectures

When the lights switch on
April 11, 2007
"I just enjoy the give-and-take with students; it's an enjoyable mental experience."

Federal budget makes LSRI commitment
April 10, 2007
Dalhousie's LSRI is one of seven centres of excellence to receive a funding commitment

Green light for capital projects
April 10, 2007
The five-storey building at Coburg and LeMarchant streets is being renovated

Even the kitchen sink
April 10, 2007
Sir James Dunn Theatre in the Dalhousie Arts Centre is getting a makeover

'Your union, your choice'
April 09, 2007
New technology for voting used during recent DSU elections

Tuition freeze
April 09, 2007
Provincial government comes through with increased funding for universities in its 2007-08 budget

Reuse and recycle
April 03, 2007
This year's Dump and Run garage sale April 29

"An outstanding Canadian"
April 02, 2007
New scholarship recognizes Glyn Berry's legacy

Scallop shortage
March 29, 2007
Ransom Myers' legacy continues with latest groundbreaking research

In memoriam
March 28, 2007
Dr. Ransom Myers (1952-2007)

Manageable risk
March 28, 2007
Dalhousie professor says children need to experience risks

Outstanding researcher recognized
March 23, 2007
Andrew Roger receives prestigious Steacie Memorial Fellowship

Time travel to 17th century France
March 22, 2007
Moliere comedy promises to be an opulent spectacle

Back to business
March 22, 2007
Small fire contained in the Killam

Sound management
March 21, 2007
Continuing Education to provide leadership training

Turn the page
March 15, 2007
FASS authors celebrated in annual book launch

'It's really empowering'
March 15, 2007
DSU Teaching Awards honour professors who go the extra mile

Writing comes alive
March 12, 2007
Authors share their creative process in "plain sight"

Students reject space proposal
March 07, 2007
Students vote no to $10 per course fee to build and renovate study and social spaces

Pros(e) in action
March 07, 2007
Innovative teaching event to take place this Saturday

National honours
March 07, 2007
Students take top business plan prize

Detective work that makes waves
March 07, 2007
The earthquakes of 2004 and 1700 - and the tsunamis they created - have many parallels

Behind the 'tartan curtain'
March 05, 2007
Dal's connection to the ECMAs goes beyond fiddles

Kudos
March 05, 2007
Dr. David Precious receives the Order of Canada

European Studies new to Dal
March 01, 2007
European Studies is multidisciplinary, with classes offered by several departments

Traumatic events recalled with clarity
March 01, 2007
Dr. Steve Porter's research group has now moved on to concealed-emotions research

Taking it to the streets
February 28, 2007
Paper version of Dal News hits campus

Libraries want to hear from users
February 28, 2007
Dalhousie Libraries are holding an online survey from March 1 to 23

Top of the class
February 28, 2007
Dal-produced video and audio files are available for download using iTunes software

Kick-starting a campaign
February 27, 2007
Capital campaign will aim to improve student experience at Dalhousie

A new lease on life
February 27, 2007
University president proposes Grad House move to new digs across the street

A chance to shape Dalhousie for the better
February 26, 2007
On the ballot is a proposal for new and renovated student spaces across three campuses

Lower tuition expected by fall
February 26, 2007
Dept. of Education's proposed budget will have more money for universities

Medical mystery
February 23, 2007
Medical and dental students try their hand at crime drama

Dance therapy
February 21, 2007
Music explored as a way to fight Parkinson's

Information without borders
February 20, 2007
Student-led conference looks at leadership, information

Congratulations
February 15, 2007
Honour is one of many for Dalhousie professor

Green machine
February 14, 2007
Prof. Bill Freedman favours direct action to saving environment

Athletes of the week
February 14, 2007
Swimmers Ashley Aitken and Doug Young make a splash at swim meet

Fish and chips
February 13, 2007
Global underwater research initiative to be based at Dalhousie

Not just child's play
February 09, 2007
University Children's Centre receives provincial excellence award

Dal students, grads are the up-and-coming-est
February 08, 2007
19 of "Top 30 under 30" have Dal connection

Athletes of the week
February 01, 2007
April Scott (Basketball), Geoff Harris (Track and Field)

Imagining a better Dalhousie
February 01, 2007
More than 200 students participate in Imagine 07

Word on the street
February 01, 2007
School of Planning presents free conference

Kudos: Dr. Michael Vallis
January 31, 2007
Psychology Department hosts CCRA recognition event

Mind your manners
January 29, 2007
Dining etiquette seminar helps students gain confidence

Centre stage
January 29, 2007
Darryl Sittler charms the crowd at Tigers' annual dinner

By the book
January 26, 2007
New program assists low income students

Athletes of the week
January 25, 2007
Celebrating athletic excellence

"The Ends of Life"
January 24, 2007
Segelberg Lecture takes place Jan. 29

Picture this
January 22, 2007
Renowned artist makes significant donation to Dalhousie Art Gallery

Athletes of the Week
January 18, 2007
Kelly Donald and Christopher Wall honoured

Lessons learned
January 17, 2007
Cautionary tale from Germany's Nazi past underscores need for vigilance

Information protection
January 15, 2007
New policy safeguards institutional data and data collected by Dalhousie researchers

Teaching the teachers
January 12, 2007
Certificate in University Teaching and Learning program helps prepare future professors

Athletes of the Week
January 12, 2007
Kate McNeil and Germain Bendegue honoured

True crime
January 11, 2007
Dr. Steve Porter delves into the fascinating world of criminal psychology

Facelift
January 08, 2007
Extensive Forrest building restoration nears completion

Athlete of the Week
January 05, 2007
Celebrating athletic excellence

History repeats
January 04, 2007
Dr. Cynthia Neville receives two book awards