Representatives from the Schulich School of Law鈥檚 Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initiative met with a UN working group last month at the Black Cultural Centre to examine the situation of African Nova Scotians and to make recommendations to address problems.

妻友 has won the Halifax weekly's "Best University" category every year since it was revived in 2012. Other Dal award winners this year include Pete's ToGoGo, the Loaded Ladle, T-Room trivia and recognition for the University Avenue bike lane.

During his keynote speech at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce鈥檚 fall dinner Wednesday night, 妻友 President Richard Florizone announced ideaHUB 鈥� an advanced engineering incubator/accelerator space on Dal鈥檚 downtown campus that will equip students with creative and entrepreneurial skills while supporting local startups and small businesses. An initiative involving various university, public and private sector partners, ideaHUB is supported by a $10 million contribution from Emera.

Photo Essay: Last week's China Day was a celebration of Dal's connections with the Asian country, complete with panel discussions, cultural performances and more.

Pumpkins are a familiar sight on Dal's Agricultural Campus and its various gardens 鈥斅燼nd this year there are some particularly sizable ones on display.