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Rising water risks in Nova Scotia spark province‑wide collaboration at symposium

Rising water risks in Nova Scotia spark province‑wide collaboration at  symposium

Building on ’s Engagement Days, a recent symposium at Dal convened municipal leaders and researchers to address climate, infrastructure and planning pressures shaping water management across Nova Scotia communities.  Read more.

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Genevieve MacIntyre
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In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, Libraries hosts a collaborative event to strengthen accurate, inclusive online representation of Mi’kmaw arts and culture through community-driven Wikipedia editing.
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Matt Reeder
Friday, September 2, 2016
Partners like and Halifax Regional Police are working to help keep the university and its surrounding communities safe during “back to school” season and beyond.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, September 1, 2016
The Dal-hosted Imhotep’s Legacy Academy teamed up with the Department of Education’s Summerslide day camps this summer, helping African Nova Scotian youth learn about science and technology by building and launching rockets.
Matt Semansky
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
The new Global Connections Welcome Ambassador program from Dal’s International Centre has upper-year international students helping first-year newcomers navigate their first steps into university life in Canada.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, August 26, 2016
More than 30 Syrian newcomers to Halifax took part in a five-day programming camp hosted by Dal students, in which they learned website development skills and explored opportunities in computer science.
Matt Reeder
Friday, August 19, 2016
Close to 2,000 children and youth spend part of their summer at Dal's Athletics and Recreation camps. April MacQueen, the new inclusion counsellor for this year's camps, is there to make sure children with cognitive or physical challenges get the support they need.