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December 2015

Allison Gerrard  –  Research, Medicine, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Dr. Balwantray Chauhan, the Dr. R. Evatt & Rita Mathers Chair in Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, recently became only the sixth Canadian to receive the Alcon Research Institute (ARI) award for his contributions to the field of vision research.
Erin Stewart  –  News
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
As the "Know Your Dal" campaign reaches its end, here's a quick snapshot of our 13-week survey of the university's faculties.
Marie Visca  –  Management, Arts and Social Sciences, International Development Studies, International, News, Marine Affairs
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
This term Dal welcomed international students from Uganda and Grenada through the QEII Scholars Program, which aims to foster a dynamic community of young global leaders across Canada and the Commonwealth.
Matt Semansky  –  Student Life, Engineering
Monday, December 7, 2015
Students in Dal's first-year Engineering Design course showcase their work helping solve challenges faced by individuals living with visual impairment.
Miriam Breslow  –  Commerce, Student Life, Management
Monday, December 7, 2015
For the third year in a row, the Rowe Mo' Bros and Sistas finished as the top university team in Canada, bringing in more than $30,000 and winning Movember Canada's "Big Moustache on Campus" award.
HÂþ»­ Sports Information
Monday, December 7, 2015
Women's hockey player Lisa Maclean is this week's G2 Athlete of the Week
Sjaan Scully  –  Sports
Friday, December 4, 2015
Former Tigers basketball star Kathie Sanderson Morgan was the guest speaker at the sixth annual TD Women in Leadership Dinner, an event hosted by the Tigers women's volleyball and basketball teams.
Nick Wright  –  Student Life, Arts and Social Sciences, Health Professions, Nursing, Community & Culture
Friday, December 4, 2015
Students Emily Pelley (Interdisciplinary PhD) and Maike Van Niekerk (Nursing) are both recipients of Young Humanitarian Awards from the Canadian Red Cross.
Kathryn Morse  –  Health Professions, Health and Human Performance, Community & Culture
Friday, December 4, 2015
Students and faculty/staff in the School of Health and Human Performance are hosting a donation drive for household items, clothing and more on Thursday, December 10.
Matt Semansky  –  Student Life, Science, Medicine, Psychology
Friday, December 4, 2015
Funded by Movember Canada, Dal’s PROsocial student group focuses on raising awareness of mental health and substance abuse and provides peer support for students grappling with these issues.