/news.html Dal News - Dal 200 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:59:10 GMT 2024-11-14T02:59:10Z /news/2018/12/18/dal-200--reflecting-on-dal-s-anniversary-year.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Watch our video slideshow of highlights from Dal's bicentennial celebrations. Dal 200 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 12:30:00 GMT /news/2018/12/18/dal-200--reflecting-on-dal-s-anniversary-year.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2018-12-18T12:30:00Z /news/2018/12/14/dal-200-flashback--past--present--future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal's 200th anniversary celebrations dug deep into the university's history and brought forth a number of new initiatives that point to an even brighter third century to come. Dal 200 Fri, 14 Dec 2018 12:30:00 GMT /news/2018/12/14/dal-200-flashback--past--present--future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2018-12-14T12:30:00Z /news/2018/12/14/leaving-a-200th-legacy.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A milestone as exciting as a 200th anniversary naturally lends itself to thinking big. That’s just what Dal has done during its bicentennial year, creating a legacy as the university enters its third century. Dal 200 Community & Culture Fri, 14 Dec 2018 12:30:00 GMT /news/2018/12/14/leaving-a-200th-legacy.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder (with files from Ryan McNutt) 2018-12-14T12:30:00Z /news/2018/12/13/an-epic-collaboration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews For Dal pianist Tim Crofts, the opportunity to help George Elliott Clarke perform his epic poem, "The Story of �鶹��ý, or The University as Insurgency," has turned into an immensely rewarding, year-long collaboration. Arts and Social Sciences Music Dal 200 Community & Culture Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:30:00 GMT /news/2018/12/13/an-epic-collaboration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Cecilia Khamete 2018-12-13T12:30:00Z /news/2018/12/11/dal-200-flashback--celebrations-and-connections.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews An anniversary year requires a party or two, and Dal 200 has had its fair share of big celebrations. Take a look back at some of the galas and gatherings that helped shape the year — from the Bicentennial Launch to the Coast-to-Coast bus tour. Dal 200 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 12:30:00 GMT /news/2018/12/11/dal-200-flashback--celebrations-and-connections.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2018-12-11T12:30:00Z /news/2018/12/11/celebrating-a-_stellar-200th-anniversary.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal 200 wrapped up with a singalong spectacular last week, as attendees at the final bicentennial event of the year looked back on some of the 200th anniversary's many special moments and ahead to its legacy. Dal 200 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 12:30:00 GMT /news/2018/12/11/celebrating-a-_stellar-200th-anniversary.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2018-12-11T12:30:00Z /news/2018/12/07/dal-200-flashback--art-and-culture.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal's 200th anniversary year was made vibrant through artistic works such as George Elliott Clarke's epic poem on the university's history and a unique, original theatrical take on Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" (which also celebrated its bicentennial in 2018). Dal 200 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 12:30:00 GMT /news/2018/12/07/dal-200-flashback--art-and-culture.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2018-12-07T12:30:00Z /news/2018/12/06/dal-200-flashback--the-year-of-belonging.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews What does it mean to truly belong? Highlights from Dal 200's Belong Forum series, which included such world-leading thinkers as Angela Davis and Temple Grandin. Dal 200 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:30:00 GMT /news/2018/12/06/dal-200-flashback--the-year-of-belonging.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2018-12-06T12:30:00Z /news/2018/11/23/bicentennial-common-promises-a-public-space-for-all.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews As Dal’s 200th anniversary nears its end, excitement is ramping up about a new public space in the works to honour the legacy of the university’s bicentennial in the years ahead. The Dal community will have a chance to learn more about the space at next week's Dal 200 Wrap-Up event. Facilities Management Dal 200 Fri, 23 Nov 2018 12:30:00 GMT /news/2018/11/23/bicentennial-common-promises-a-public-space-for-all.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2018-11-23T12:30:00Z /news/2018/11/22/lights-and-colour-at-parade-of-lights.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photo essay: Dal Architecture students brought their Dal 200-inspired creation to Halifax's Parade of Lights this past weekend, with Fountain School students providing musical accompaniment. Student Life Architecture and Planning Architecture Arts and Social Sciences Music Dal 200 Community & Culture Thu, 22 Nov 2018 12:30:00 GMT /news/2018/11/22/lights-and-colour-at-parade-of-lights.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Nick Pearce 2018-11-22T12:30:00Z /news/2018/11/16/wrapping-a-bow-on-dal-200.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Come to our Dal 200 wrap-up event on December 7 — a shared celebration of all who've helped make Dal’s anniversary year possible. The event will include food, song and the chance to contribute to the Dal 200 time capsule. Dal 200 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:30:00 GMT /news/2018/11/16/wrapping-a-bow-on-dal-200.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2018-11-16T12:30:00Z /news/2018/11/16/bright-lights--festive-city--dal-set-for-halifax-parade-of-light.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The holiday season gets a Dal 200 kickstart this weekend as the university's entry in the Chronicle Herald Parade of Lights — led by students in the School of Architecture — will be accompanied by a special Fountain School soundtrack. Learn more about what's in store. Student Life Dal 200 Community & Culture Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:30:00 GMT /news/2018/11/16/bright-lights--festive-city--dal-set-for-halifax-parade-of-light.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2018-11-16T12:30:00Z /news/2018/11/09/an-anniversary-to-remember.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews More than 1,200 people converged on Halifax's new convention centre on Saturday night, filling the grand ballroom to capacity for a long-anticipated evening of celebration to mark �鶹��ý Medical School's 150th anniversary. Medicine Dal 200 Community & Culture Fri, 09 Nov 2018 12:30:00 GMT /news/2018/11/09/an-anniversary-to-remember.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Melanie Jollymore 2018-11-09T12:30:00Z /news/2018/11/08/more-female-students-choosing-computer-science-at-dal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews For Dal's 200th anniversary year, the Faculty of Computer Science set out to double the number of female students entering its undergrad programs. The Faculty not only met this ambitious goal — it’s just getting started when it comes to increasing diversity in its field. Computer Science Student Life Dal 200 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 12:30:00 GMT /news/2018/11/08/more-female-students-choosing-computer-science-at-dal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Rebecca Rawcliffe 2018-11-08T12:30:00Z /news/2018/11/07/settling-a-spirited--great-debate-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The gloves of gab were off at Dal 200’s Great Debate — a fun-filled, inspiring evening of science and discovery, featuring six big thinkers from around the world debating “space vs. ocean” as humanity’s next frontier. Research Dal 200 Science Wed, 07 Nov 2018 12:30:00 GMT /news/2018/11/07/settling-a-spirited--great-debate-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Erin Elaine Casey 2018-11-07T12:30:00Z /news/2018/10/30/space-vs--ocean--dal-s-great-debate-is-ready-to-rumble.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Accomplished astronauts, acclaimed marine biologists and a familiar face as host: they're all set for Dal 200's Great Debate on Monday, November 5. The fun, free public event will debate humanity's next frontier in a one-of-a-kind scientific showdown. Dal 200 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 11:30:00 GMT /news/2018/10/30/space-vs--ocean--dal-s-great-debate-is-ready-to-rumble.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mary-Eleanor Power and Matt Reeder 2018-10-30T11:30:00Z /news/2018/10/29/celebrating-canadian-research-excellence.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews This upcoming month, �鶹��ý will play host to some of Canada’s finest researchers as part of the Royal Society of Canada’s Celebration of Excellence and Engagement, including a day-long symposium featuring several Dal researchers. News Dal 200 Mon, 29 Oct 2018 11:30:00 GMT /news/2018/10/29/celebrating-canadian-research-excellence.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Michele Charlton 2018-10-29T11:30:00Z /news/2018/10/26/making-it-all-possible--get-to-know-dal-200-s-community-supporte.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Great things are rarely done alone — and that includes Dal's 200th anniversary. Learn more about the ongoing partnerships that are helping support the university's bicentennial celebrations. News Dal 200 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 11:30:00 GMT /news/2018/10/26/making-it-all-possible--get-to-know-dal-200-s-community-supporte.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2018-10-26T11:30:00Z /news/2018/10/26/rick-hansen-belong-forum.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Athlete, philanthropist, and accessibility advocate Rick Hansen brought a message of optimism to the final Belong Forum of Dal's 200th anniversary, sharing stories from his remarkable life on creating a more accessible world for all. Dal 200 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 05:00:00 GMT /news/2018/10/26/rick-hansen-belong-forum.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chris Benjamin 2018-10-26T05:00:00Z /news/2018/10/19/belong-forum-preview--5-things-you-need-to-know-about-rick-hanse.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Athlete, activist and philanthropist Rick Hansen has demonstrated time and time again his remarkable dedication to breaking down barriers for individuals with physical disabilities. Learn more about the accessibility advocate ahead of his Oct. 25 Belong Forum, part of Dal 200's "Year of Belonging." Dal 200 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 11:30:00 GMT /news/2018/10/19/belong-forum-preview--5-things-you-need-to-know-about-rick-hanse.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder and Heather Aipperspach 2018-10-19T11:30:00Z /news/2018/10/18/belong-forum--lessons-from-civil-rights-icon-angela-davis.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Iconic African-American activist and scholar Angela Davis headlined the first Viola Desmond Legacy Lecture Tuesday night, part of Dal 200's Year of Belonging. The emotional evening — which also included the awarding of an honorary degree — was both a celebration of community and a powerful reminder of the long struggle towards change. Dal 200 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 11:30:00 GMT /news/2018/10/18/belong-forum--lessons-from-civil-rights-icon-angela-davis.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chris Benjamin 2018-10-18T11:30:00Z /news/2018/10/12/belong-forum-preview--5-things-you-should-know-about-angela-davi.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews An author and professor, Angela Davis has been an inspiring force in American political activism and a passionate leader for gender and racial equality for decades. Learn more about the influential changemaker and social-justice advocate ahead of her Oct. 16 Belong Forum, part of Dal 200's "Year of Belonging." Dal 200 Fri, 12 Oct 2018 11:30:00 GMT /news/2018/10/12/belong-forum-preview--5-things-you-should-know-about-angela-davi.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Heather Aipperspach 2018-10-12T11:30:00Z /news/2018/10/03/dal-works-out-with-fitness-icon-shaun-t.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photo essay: Attendees at Shaun T's community workout event — hosted by the Faculty of Health for Dal 200 — left sweaty, tired and inspired. Health Professions Dal 200 Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:00:00 GMT /news/2018/10/03/dal-works-out-with-fitness-icon-shaun-t.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Nick Pearce 2018-10-03T14:00:00Z /news/2018/10/03/igniting-dal_s-third-century.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews �鶹��ý’s Ignite dinner brought more than 1,200 alumni, friends, donors and community members to the Halifax Convention Centre to kick off the university’s third century with a celebration of creativity and inspiration in all its forms — from the scientist’s lab to the performing artist’s stage. Alumni News Dal 200 Community & Culture Wed, 03 Oct 2018 11:30:00 GMT /news/2018/10/03/igniting-dal_s-third-century.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2018-10-03T11:30:00Z /news/2018/09/28/belong-forum--temple-grandin-on--different-kinds-of-minds-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Temple Grandin is perhaps both the world's best known animal scientist and the world's most famous person with autism. At her �鶹��ý Belong Forum, she discussed what links those two together — and how important it is to encourage different styles of learning and thinking. Agriculture Dal 200 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:30:00 GMT /news/2018/09/28/belong-forum--temple-grandin-on--different-kinds-of-minds-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chris Benjamin 2018-09-28T17:30:00Z