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June 2017

Patti Lewis  –  Research, Oceans, Science, Oceanography, Oceans
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
David Barclay of Dal's Department of Oceanography is studying how sound moves through muddy seabeds — crucial knowledge for acoustic work related to defense, search and rescue.
Nicole LeBlanc  –  Medicine, Student Life
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Photo Essay: Each year, first-year Medicine students at Dal spend a week observing a Maritime rural physician in practice, helping them learn about health-care delivery across our region.
Amanda Kirby-Sheppard  –  Sports, News
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
A phased-in re-opening of the Dalplex pool begins Thursday, June 8 following a closure of more than five months due to leaks.
Patti Lewis  –  Research, Oceans, Oceans
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Wendy Watson-Wright, CEO of the Dal-led Ocean Frontier Institute, highlights women in ocean science/management and Dal's Ocean School initiative at the first-ever UN Ocean Conference.
Michele Charlton  –  Research, Medicine, News, Pediatrics
Monday, June 5, 2017
Led by H's Dr. Scott Halperin (Department of Pediatrics), the Canadian Immunization Research Network is receiving $10 million in renewed funding to continue its important work developing and testing methodologies to evaluate vaccines.
Various  –  Student Life
Friday, June 2, 2017
Read all our profiles of H's newest graduates from Spring Convocation 2017.
Ryan McNutt  –  Student Life, Architecture and Planning, Planning, Community & Culture
Friday, June 2, 2017
Community Design grad Jeremy Banks believes “play” is essential to Canadian cities. With his involvement in “Switch” events and as co-founder of #PlayMeHFX, he’s used his time in Halifax as a playground for his classroom learning.
Matt Reeder  –  Student Life, Graduate Studies
Friday, June 2, 2017
Sherry Pictou, a Mi'kmaw woman from from L’sitkuk (Bear River First Nation), never thought she'd find the time to complete her doctorate. But a 15-year journey and a chance encounter led to a path that linked her scholarly and community work together.
Genevieve MacIntyre  –  Student Life, Arts and Social Sciences, Theatre
Friday, June 2, 2017
Tiana Kira has developed her eye for detail in Dal's Costume Studies program, working her way into a job with a global custom bridal design company based in Halifax.
Genevieve MacIntyre  –  Student Life, Arts and Social Sciences, Music, Environment, Sustainability and Society
Friday, June 2, 2017
Jack Bennet, taking a double major in Music and Environment, Sustainability & Society, builds community through music with his role in organizations like Halifax's The Big Sing.