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                            Chemistry, Alumni, Science
                    
            
                    Wednesday, April 11, 2018
            Dal Chemistry professors Mary Anne White and Robert White started donating to Dalhousie to improve campus library holdings and make a difference in the academic lives of students. More than a quarter-century later, their generosity continues.
        
                    
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                            Research, Science, Oceanography
                    
            
                    Wednesday, April 11, 2018
            New research led by Dal Oceanography professor Eric Oliver has found that marine heatwaves have been significantly increasing over the past century, leading to detrimental effects on ocean ecosystem health. 
        
                    
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                            Student Life, Arts and Social Sciences, Science, Psychology, Spanish
                    
            
                    Tuesday, April 10, 2018
            Shauna Bulman, president of the Dalhousie Science Society, wanted to use her Dal experience to broaden her horizons. For her, that means double majoring in Neuroscience and Spanish, pursuing a certificate in Science Leadership and Communication, and taking a semester abroad in Spain.
        
                    
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                            Sports
                    
            
                    Monday, April 9, 2018
            The new movie "The Miracle Season" features a familiar face to Dal Tigers fans: women's volleyball player Cassandra Bagnell.
        
                    
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                            Arts and Social Sciences, News, Sociology and Social Anthropology
                    
            
                    Monday, April 9, 2018
            Dalhousie professor Donald Clairmont served on the landmark 1989 Marshall Commission that explored systemic racism in Canada's criminal justice system. Last week, Dal and community experts gathered to discuss the commission through the lens of sociology and social anthropology and how the issues it raised still matter today.
        
                    
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                            Philosophy, Arts and Social Sciences
                    
            
                    Friday, April 6, 2018
            Dal faculty contribute to philosophers’ amicus brief advocating for the rights of chimpanzees in landmark legal case. 
        
                    
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                            Research, Arts and Social Sciences
                    
            
                    Friday, April 6, 2018
            The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences showcased recent work of scholars and others from across its departments last week during its annual publication and performance launch.
        
                    
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                            Sports, Student Life, News
                    
            
                    Thursday, April 5, 2018
            Watch Rick Mercer's visit to Dalhousie on the penultimate episode of his Rick Mercer Report, celebrating the university's fundraising success in his Spread the Net Student Challenge.
        
                    
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                            Student Life, Arts and Social Sciences, Theatre, News
                    
            
                    Thursday, April 5, 2018
            This year's winner of the DSU award for teaching, Anneke Henderson (Fountain School of Performing Arts) builds the sort of community that helps her students succeed.
        
                    
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                            Dal 200
                    
            
                    Thursday, April 5, 2018
            The Faculty of Health is bringing world-renowned fitness expert Shaun T to Halifax for a community workout, motivational talk and health expo as part of Dal's 200th anniversary celebrations.