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February 2024

Kristy Read  –  Libraries, Community & Culture
Thursday, February 29, 2024
In The Boat People, the 2023-2024 Dal Reads title selection, author Sharon Bala weaves together multiple perspectives to explore themes of displacement, asylum, and identity.
African Heritage Month committee  –  Community & Culture
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
In the spirit of celebration, HÂş»­'s African Heritage Month committee has presented certificates of recognition to outstanding and impactful community organizations and staff this month. Learn more about this year's recipients.
Alex Archibald  –  News, Communications and Marketing
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
HÂş»­'s new homepage and “HÂş»­â€ section went live this week in the first step of a multi-phase rollout of the university's reimagined home on the web.
Dani Silberman  –  Oceans, Biology, Science
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Seagrasses store nearly 10 per cent of the world's carbon each year, but new research funded by the Dal-led Ocean Frontier Institute is trying to figure out why some species such as eelgrass — common across Atlantic Canada — are disappearing and how they can be restored.
Matt Reeder  –  Research, News, Community & Culture, Engineering
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
A new lab established at HÂş»­ this week has partnered with a local energy provider to explore applications of green hydrogen that could assist Nova Scotia in its efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Chelsea Norris  –  Sports
Monday, February 26, 2024
Congratulations to our PepsiCo Athletes of the Week for the week ending February 25!
Chelsea Norris  –  Sports
Sunday, February 25, 2024
The Tigers brought home five AUS titles last weekend. The men’s and women’s track & field and swimming teams successfully defended their titles while the men’s basketball team re-captured the AUS title.
Mark Campbell  –  Alumni, Community & Culture
Friday, February 23, 2024
Dal Med student and recent Science alum Ariel Provo knows what it's like being underrepresented. That's why she has volunteered with Dal-based Imhotep’s Legacy Academy since 2020, aiming to assist in closing gaps and disparities that exist with for students of African heritage in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Alison Auld  –  Biology, Science
Friday, February 23, 2024
A research team that includes Dr. Aaron MacNeil of HÂş»­ will revisit marine protected areas in 26 nations to check reef shark numbers and help design new conservation sites.
Chelsea Norris  –  Sports
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Men's basketball player Malcolm Christie has been named the AUS Most Valuable Player and Spencer Riar has been named to the all-rookie team.