October 2024

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Facilities Management  –  Facilities Management
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Facilities Management will be carrying out essential repairs to the Aquatron in the LSC Oceanography Tower on Friday, October 25. All sidewalks and entry points leading to or passing through this section of road will be closed. Accessible entrances will not be affected.
Facilities Management  –  Facilities Management
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The Life Sciences Centre (LSC) is undergoing critical maintenance to upgrade electrical infrastructure. The next power outage shutdown is scheduled for this Saturday, October 26 from 6 a.m. until midnight.
Human Resources  –  Human Resources
Thursday, October 24, 2024
On November 6, Grade 9 students across Canada will have the opportunity to participate in Take Our Kids To Work Day. While HÂţ»­ does not formally participate in this program, we are supportive of this initiative. Read these general tips if you are planning to bring your child to work.
Dal Libraries  –  Facilities Management
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Fourth floor closures at the Killam Library will happen in three stages and are scheduled to avoid closing during both the December and April exam periods. During the first stage, from November 1 - January 24, the book stacks and study carrels will be closed.
Human Resources  –  Human Resources
Thursday, October 24, 2024
On October 28, join ISANS for a one-hour webinar at 6 p.m. ADT to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces.
Facilities Management  –  Facilities Management
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Please be advised that there will be a mandatory fumehood shut down for maintenance in the Tupper Building on the weekend of October 26-27. Please complete these steps in advance of this work.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences  –  General Announcements
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
All are welcome to attend the 2024 MacKay History Lecture featuring dann j. Broyld, Associate Professor of African American History at the University of Massachusetts Lowell exploring “The Underground Railroad as Afrofuturism: Exploring New Galaxies in the Outer Spaces of Slavery”.
School of Occupational Therapy  –  In Memoriam
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Dal and the School of Occupational Therapy would like to extend condolences to the family of Meredith Megan Brison-Brown as they attend Fall Convocation ceremonies this week in honour of their daughter. Meredith, a cherished member of the Master of Occupational Therapy Class of 2024, will be sorely missed. HÂţ»­ Campus flags were lowered in her memory on July 27, shortly after her passing.
Student Recruitment and Marketing  –  General Announcements
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Hosting an event? Submit it to dal.ca/events — a central calendar for students, faculty, staff, alumni, prospective students, and community members looking for information on public events at the university.
Human Resources  –  Job Postings
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Curriculum Coordinator (Medical Education Program – NB); Project Manager, Collide (Research Services – Internal Posting).