ÆÞÓÑ RSS News /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news.html ÆÞÓÑ RSS News Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:30:22 GMT 2026-06-09T21:30:22Z Life Executive 2026 /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/06/05/life_executive_2026.html Meet your Life Executive for the Class of 2026. Alumni & Friends News Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/06/05/life_executive_2026.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-06-05T15:00:00Z Celebrate our Community Pride through parades /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/06/03/celebrate_our_community_pride_through_parades.html These events are wonderful opportunities to come together, celebrate community, and represent the Agricultural Campus in fun and meaningful ways. News Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/06/03/celebrate_our_community_pride_through_parades.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-06-03T15:00:00Z A reminder from Canada Post /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/06/03/a_reminder_from_canada_post.html Please note the importance of the inclusion of the PO Box number News Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/06/03/a_reminder_from_canada_post.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-06-03T15:00:00Z Nancy McLean Retirement /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/06/03/nancy_mclean.html Help us celebrate Nancy McLean. News Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/06/03/nancy_mclean.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-06-03T15:00:00Z Convocation 2026 /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/06/03/convocation_2026.html A reminder that Convocation takes place this Friday, June 5th. There are a number of ways to join in the celebration of the Class of 2026 News Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/06/03/convocation_2026.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-06-03T15:00:00Z More Than a Number: The Story of 319 /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/06/03/more_than_a_number__the_story_of_319.html Inspiration can come in many forms and for Bio-veterinary science graduate Emily Smith, it was cow #319 at the Ruminant Animal Centre (RAC) on the ÆÞÓÑ Agricultural Campus. News Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/06/03/more_than_a_number__the_story_of_319.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-06-03T15:00:00Z The Making of a Changemaker /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/06/02/the_making_of_a_changemaker.html Shaped by her upbringing on a hobby farm in Mallorytown, Ontario, and inspired by her grandmother’s work in humanitarian aid, Alexandra turned an early passion for community-oriented work into an academic journey defined by leadership, resilience and purpose. News Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/06/02/the_making_of_a_changemaker.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-06-02T15:00:00Z AgZone 2026 /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/06/02/agzone_2026.html Students explored agriculture through hands-on STEM activities designed to inspire curiosity and creativity during AgZone 2026 News Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/06/02/agzone_2026.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-06-02T15:00:00Z Starting Small, Thinking Big /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/28/starting_small__thinking_big.html Rei Mooney is building her confidence through Truro Start News Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/28/starting_small__thinking_big.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-05-28T15:00:00Z Student success at Canadian Conference /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/27/student_success_at_canadian_conference.html Congratulations to M.Sc. student Sibi Parivendan News Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/27/student_success_at_canadian_conference.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-05-27T15:00:00Z Dal AC Queer Faculty and Staff Caucus /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/27/dal_ac_queer_faculty_and_staff_caucus.html Pride month is coming so let’s kick it off with a meet-up for Dal AC faculty and staff members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community! News Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/27/dal_ac_queer_faculty_and_staff_caucus.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-05-27T15:00:00Z WUSC Student Refugee Program /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/27/wusc_student_refugee_program.html Please consider helping a WUSC student on our campus. News Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/27/wusc_student_refugee_program.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-05-27T15:00:00Z From taking things apart to building what’s next /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/20/from_taking_things_apart_to_building_what_s_next.html Some people are drawn to engineering by theory. For Caleb Hominick, it started with something simpler: taking things apart, figuring out how they work, and putting them back together better than before. News Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/20/from_taking_things_apart_to_building_what_s_next.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-05-20T15:00:00Z ÆÞÓÑ’s third annual engagement day: Reflecting on the future of higher education /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/12/dalhousie_s_third_annual_engagement_day__reflecting_on_the_future_of_higher_education.html ÆÞÓÑ’s third annual Engagement Day brought faculty and staff together on May 8th for a full day of presentations, workshops and discussions centered on the future of the university and the communities it serves. News Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/12/dalhousie_s_third_annual_engagement_day__reflecting_on_the_future_of_higher_education.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-05-12T15:00:00Z Help out with Agricultural Campus Convocation 2026! /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/12/help_out_with_agricultural_campus_convocation_2026_.html Agricultural Campus faculty and staff are encouraged to celebrate the achievements of our graduates by volunteering for Convocation-related activities on June 4 and 5. News Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/12/help_out_with_agricultural_campus_convocation_2026_.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-05-12T15:00:00Z Celebrate the Class of 2026 at the Grad Gala /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/12/celebrate_the_class_of_2026_at_the_grad_gala.html Faculty and staff are invited to celebrate the Class of 2026 at the Grad Gala on June 4th. Register by May 19th. News Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/12/celebrate_the_class_of_2026_at_the_grad_gala.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-05-12T15:00:00Z ÆÞÓÑ‑led food innovation project secures funding through Research Nova Scotia’s inaugural E2G competition /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/06/dalhousie_led_food_innovation_project_secures_funding_through_research_nova_scotia_s_inaugural_e2g_competition.html A transformative food innovation project led by Vasantha Rupasinghe at ÆÞÓÑ Faculty of Agriculture has been awarded $300,000 through Research Nova Scotia’s inaugural Ear to the Ground (E2G) competition. News Wed, 06 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/06/dalhousie_led_food_innovation_project_secures_funding_through_research_nova_scotia_s_inaugural_e2g_competition.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-05-06T15:00:00Z 2026 DPMG Conference /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/06/2026_dpmg_conference.html DPMG Conference slates for May 27th on the Halifax campus. News Wed, 06 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/06/2026_dpmg_conference.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-05-06T15:00:00Z Honouring tradition, family and future at the 2026 Barley Party /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/04/honouring_tradition__family_and_future_at_the_2026_barley_party.html It was an evening of tradition and camaraderie as close to 100 Barley Rings were presented to members of the Class of 2026 during the 16th annual Barley Party Thursday, April 9th. News Mon, 04 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/04/honouring_tradition__family_and_future_at_the_2026_barley_party.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-05-04T15:00:00Z Spring Convocation ‑ reserve, pick up and return your academic dress /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/04/29/spring_convocation___reserve__pick_up_and_return_your_academic_dress.html If you plan to join the Academic Procession or are a marshal, please reserve a set of academic dress by May 2. News Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/04/29/spring_convocation___reserve__pick_up_and_return_your_academic_dress.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-04-29T15:00:00Z Faculty Headshot Sessions ‑ May 13 /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/04/29/faculty_headshot_sessions___may_13.html Faculty and staff head shot session now available. News Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/04/29/faculty_headshot_sessions___may_13.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-04-29T15:00:00Z Building more than bridges: Grade 7 students explore STEM through design challenge /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/04/28/building_more_than_bridges__grade_7_students_explore_stem_through_design_challenge.html The Bridge Competition, led by Senior Instructor Chris Nelson (BA, BSc), is more than a test of strength. It’s part of a broader effort to bring young students onto campus, introduce hands-on learning, and encourage new ways of thinking. News Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/04/28/building_more_than_bridges__grade_7_students_explore_stem_through_design_challenge.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-04-28T15:00:00Z ÆÞÓÑ community celebrates Earth Day with campus‑wide clean‑up /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/04/27/dalhousie_agriculture_community_celebrates_earth_day_with_campus_wide_clean_up.html As Earth Day wrapped up, the impact of the event was visible across campus. Cleaner pathways, fewer overlooked items, and a renewed sense of care for the space that so many call their own. News Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/04/27/dalhousie_agriculture_community_celebrates_earth_day_with_campus_wide_clean_up.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-04-27T15:00:00Z Cultivating a Legacy: Dr. Sam Asiedu honoured with 2026 Barley Ring /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/04/22/cultivating_a_legacy__dr__sam_asiedu_honoured_with_2026_barley_ring.html Sam is one of the friendliest people to ever work on campus. Since he first started as an NSAC faculty member in 1988, his quiet consistency, patience, kindness and good nature have been appreciated by his students and colleagues alike. News Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/04/22/cultivating_a_legacy__dr__sam_asiedu_honoured_with_2026_barley_ring.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-04-22T15:00:00Z MOU with Royal Veterinary College /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/04/22/mou_with_royal_veterinary_college.html A visit with the Royal Veterinary College strengthened existing ties, opened new opportunities for cooperation, and provided ÆÞÓÑ representatives with a firsthand look at RVC’s world‑leading facilities. News Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/04/22/mou_with_royal_veterinary_college.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-04-22T15:00:00Z