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Q&A: Tracy Rands, Dal's new director of talent management
Q&A: Tracy Rands, Dal's new director of talent management
Kelly Taylor  –  News, Human Resources
Friday, March 11, 2016
We get to know Tracy Rands, who is overseeing a new Talent Management portfolio within Dal Human Resources that focuses on recruitment, career and leadership development and organizational health.
Talkin' TEDx
Talkin' TEDx
Marie Visca  –  Research, Student Life, Community & Culture
Friday, March 11, 2016
Compelling speakers from across the Dal community and beyond are gathering at the Student Union Building this Sunday for the fifth annual TEDxHÂþ»­U event.
Continuing conversation and action on diversity and inclusiveness at Dal
Ryan McNutt  –  News, Senior Administration
Friday, March 11, 2016
Supported by the leadership of Norma Williams (executive director, diversity and inclusiveness), Wanda Thomas Bernard (special advisor in diversity and inclusiveness) and Jasmine Walsh (acting assistant vice-president, Human Resources), planning is underway for the next phase of the university’s Strategic Initiative on Diversity and Inclusiveness.
Ready, set, vote: Students head to the polls for DSU elections
Ready, set, vote: Students head to the polls for DSU elections
Nick Wright  –  Student Life, News
Friday, March 11, 2016
Following nearly two weeks of campaigning, Dal students are preparing to have their say in this year's DSU elections, with voting open from March 14-16.
Startup roundup: Dal‑linked companies making their mark
Startup roundup: Dal‑linked companies making their mark
Matt Reeder  –  Management, Science, Medicine, Mathematics and Statistics, Community & Culture
Friday, March 11, 2016
We take a look at just a few of the exciting companies that have started-up or spun-out from the work of HÂþ»­ students and faculty — innovations in medical technology, children's reading assessment and more.
Dal hosts national student conference on interprofessional collaborative care
Dal hosts national student conference on interprofessional collaborative care
Kathryn Morse  –  Student Life, Health Professions
Thursday, March 10, 2016
More than 150 students from across Canada were on campus this past weekend for the student-organized National Health Sciences Students’ Association (NaHSSA) conference.
From the sky down to the sea: Dal researchers on their NASA collaboration
From the sky down to the sea: Dal researchers on their NASA collaboration
Nick Wright  –  Mechanical Engineering, Research, Science, Oceanography, Oceans, Engineering
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Susanne Craig (Oceanography) and Mark Gibson (Process Engineering and Applied Science) are the only Canadian members of a worldwide NASA project on ocean systems and the impacts of climate change.
Social Work student making a difference at Dal's Community Clinic
Social Work student making a difference at Dal's Community Clinic
Kathryn Morse  –  Student Life, Health Professions, Community & Culture
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Maya Fry has brought her community spirit to her work at the School of Social Work's clinic, located in Halifax's North End.
Supporting the advancement of women in their fields
Supporting the advancement of women in their fields
Staff  –  Student Life, Commerce, Agriculture, Dentistry, Computer Science, Management, Medicine, Community & Culture, Engineering
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
This International Women's Day, get to know some of the student groups across the university working to support the advancement of women in their professions and fields of study.
RCMP taps Dal prof for committee on missing and murdered indigenous women
RCMP taps Dal prof for committee on missing and murdered indigenous women
Matt Reeder  –  News, Community & Culture
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Patti Doyle-Bedwell (College of Continuing Education) joins 11 other experts from across Canada on a national panel to help find better ways to tackle violence against indigenous women across the country.