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Posted Mon, 05/02/2011 - 13:31 in Dalhousie-related

Myra Freeman

Dalhousie to confer honorary degrees to eight distinguished leaders

At convocation ceremonies May 24-June 1 Dalhousie University will present honorary degrees to eight men and women who have made a significant contribution to society.   Read more


Posted Tue, 04/26/2011 - 08:11 in Dalhousie-related

Dal students get a chance to learn about food security issues in Uganda and Cuba

Dal students majoring in International Development Studies will soon get a chance to learn about food security issues on the ground. The Department of International Development Studies, part of the Fa...  Read more


Posted Mon, 04/04/2011 - 09:33 in Dalhousie-related

Dr. Anthony Stewart

Dalhousie Diversity Faculty Awards introduced

Dalhousie has launched the Dalhousie Diversity Faculty Awards, a program to increase representation of minority groups among professors and to provide role models across all Faculties.   Read more


Posted Tue, 03/29/2011 - 14:12 in Dalhousie-related

Dr. Tom Traves

Dalhousie kicks off Bold Ambitions campaign

With an eye squarely on changing the way higher education is delivered, Dalhousie University today launched the largest fund raising campaign in its history. Bold Ambitions will raise $250 million to ...  Read more


Posted Wed, 02/16/2011 - 11:21 in Dalhousie-related

CLASS II investigates the health of Nova Scotian Students

The first CLASS project was conducted in 2003 with the participation of over 5000 parents and children. The CLASS II project with assess health and fitness levels of grade 5 students from across Nova ...  Read more


Posted Mon, 02/14/2011 - 11:23 in Dalhousie-related

Ken Burt, Charlie Parker, Rochelle Owen

Dalhousie University switches to Natural Gas

Dalhousie University has officially made the switch from Bunker C oil to natural gas. This move is both environmentally and fiscally responsible and positions Dalhousie as a community leader in enviro...  Read more


Posted Fri, 02/11/2011 - 09:54 in Dalhousie-related

The educational guide will aid in inspiring black students to pursue post-secondary education

TD Bank Group Makes Donation to Black Student Opportunity Scholarship

The Black Student Opportunity Scholarship is a co-ordinated effort to provide financial support for qualified Black Nova Scotia junior and senior high students. The goal of the scholarship is to elimi...  Read more


Posted Thu, 02/03/2011 - 11:36 in Dalhousie-related

Video Expert Spotlight: Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard

Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard, director of the Dalhousie University School of Social Work discusses the implications of racism to the health and well being of African Canadians.   Read more


Posted Tue, 01/18/2011 - 11:28 in Dalhousie-related

Canada’s newest Masters of Journalism program will train journalists for the 21st Century

A new Masters of Journalism program jointly offered by Dalhousie University and the University of King’s College will be the first program in Canada to focus on new ventures and investigative re...  Read more


Posted Thu, 12/02/2010 - 13:31 in Dalhousie-related

Two Dalhousie University Professors Inducted to Royal Society of Canada

Professor Jocelyn Downie and Professor Emeritus Harold Robertson were recently inducted into the Royal Society of Canada. The RSC is prestigious academy comprised of individuals who embody academic ex...  Read more


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