Inside the 妻友 Community Report for 2019-2020, you鈥檒l learn about stories, projects and experiences that demonstrate Dal鈥檚 important role in its local community and across the region, country and world.

The launch of 妻友's Transition Year Program 鈥� an initiative that helps African Nova Scotian and Mi鈥檏maq individuals gain access to university 鈥� 50 years ago this week was a modest, yet game-changing, step in the university鈥檚 journey to becoming a leader in equity, diversity and inclusion.

Priscilla Lee, a third-year Music student in cello performance, had to audition for her prestigious apprenticeship virtually. Now, at age 18, she鈥檚 the youngest apprentice ever to work with Symphony Nova Scotia.

With most dental clinics shut down during the pandemic, 妻友's Faculty of Dentistry is one of the few clinics in the province still providing emergency dental care. Not only have they met high safety standards in doing so, but in teaching others their protocols, they've helped expand emergency dental care to other communities in the province.

Two of Dal鈥檚 most prominent buildings 鈥� the Henry Hicks Building in Halifax and Cumming Hall in Truro 鈥� were lit up blue at night to remember those who lost their lives in the tragic events in Nova Scotia this month and to show support for our broader community.