The holidays are fast approaching which means only one thing - the Dalplex Christmas Craft Market is right around the corner! Celebrating its 25th year, the Craft Market takes place at Dalplex from Friday, November 27 to Sunday, November 29.

NEW THIS YEAR! Dalhousie University faculty and staff are invited to get a jump on their holiday shopping at this year's Dalplex Christmas Craft Market with HALF PRICE ADMISSION on Friday afternoon! Show your Dalhousie Staff ID card at the gate on Friday, November 27 between 12 noon and 5 p.m.  and receive a 50% discount off the price of regular daily admission*!

Beat the weekend crowds and get the first look at great local and Canadian crafts, handmade toys, specialty foods, and more! With over 120 vendors to choose from, live music and wide aisles, the Dalplex Christmas Craft Market is one of Metro's most beloved holiday shopping traditions.

Bring a donation or non-perishable food item for Feed Nova Scotia and enter your name in a draw to win a three-month Dalplex family membership!

For weekend hours, admission prices, vendor list and more, please visit www.athletics.dal.ca/craftmarket.

Please note: the main Dalplex parking lot will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27. We regret any inconvenience caused during this event and thank you for your patience and understanding.                       

*Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or coupons and applies to regular daily admission price only. Valid Dalhousie ID must be presented at time of purchase.

ROSEMARY GILL AWARD - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

In June of 1995 the President approved the establishment of the Rosemary
Gill Award in memory of Dr. Rosemary Gill, Director of University Health
Services, who exemplified a high level of commitment of service to students, both in
terms of her responsibilities as a physician on campus and as a member of the larger University community.

Awards are presented annually to a member or members of faculty or staff
of the University who have provided outstanding service, other than teaching, to
students.  Up to four awards can be made each year.  The selection of recipients is
made by a committee consisting of the President; the Vice-President, Student
Services; the Chair of the Student Experience Committee of the Board of Governors; and a student appointed by the Dalhousie Student Union.

The first Rosemary Gill Awards were presented in February, 1996, and
nominations are now being sought for awards to be presented in 2010.  Nominations should be made in writing and include the rationale for the nomination and up to
three letters of support, preferably including at least one from a student or students.  

The Rosemary Gill Award is a plaque presented to the recipient at a spring
reception hosted by the President.  In addition, a permanent plaque bearing the
names of annual recipients is displayed in the Henry Hicks Academic Administration
Building.

Please submit nominations to:

The Office of the Vice-President
Student Services
Room G28, Main Level
Killam Memorial Library
Dalhousie University
6225 University Avenue
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3H 4H8

The deadline for nominations is Friday, December 18, 2009.

Clinical Trials Research Center
Influenza Medication Study

Influenza is a potentially serious respiratory illness that can affect anyone. There are medications to treat the flu but we want to know if the same dose of these medications will be as effective in adults who are various sizes.

We are looking for:
-  healthy adult volunteers  age 18 - 55
- 10 people of average body weight
- 10 people who are at least 40 pounds overweight

If you would like to know more about this, call

Cathy Brown at 470-7015

You will be compensated for your time commitment to the study.