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December 2015

Matt Semansky  –  Student Life, Research, Arts and Social Sciences, International Development Studies
Friday, December 11, 2015
As part of her coursework, IDS undergrad Katharina Gref developed a handbook for Nigerian health-care workers dealing with a condition called obstetric fistula — and now, it's being published.
Ryan McNutt  –  News, Community & Culture
Friday, December 11, 2015
Following a national forum at the University of Saskatchewan last month, President Richard Florizone and other Dal leaders are looking to spark conversation about how universities like Â鶹´«Ã½ can help forge a new partnership between Canada and its Indigenous peoples.
Paige Black  –  Student Life, Community & Culture
Friday, December 11, 2015
Through Dal's Indigenous Studies minor, students can now tap into the widsom, experience and expertise of one of five Aboriginal elders for advising and support.
Colin Craig  –  Management, News, Public Administration
Friday, December 11, 2015
The Honourable Mayann Francis, former Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia, is named as Â鶹´«Ã½'s first Distinguished Public Service Fellow in the School of Public Administration.
Richard Florizone  –  News
Thursday, December 10, 2015
An update from President Florizone regarding the November 13 passing of a Â鶹´«Ã½ student.
Josh Boyter  –  Research, International, Arts and Social Sciences
Thursday, December 10, 2015
The Dal-hosted Roméo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative travelled to Sudan last month on a high-level advocacy mission with UNICEF South Sudan to reduce the rampant use of child soldiers in the country.
Allison Gerrard  –  Research, Medicine
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Atlantic Canada has the highest cancer rates in the country. Responding to this health-care challenge, cancer research has become a major focus for Â鶹´«Ã½ Medical School and its affiliated teaching hospitals.
Nikki Comeau  –  Student Life, Physics and Atmospheric Science, Science
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Students Emma Shouldice and Lina Rotermund are helping put together the Dal-hosted Canadian Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics this coming January.
Staff  –  News, Communications and Marketing
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Members of the Dal community have been sharing their suggestions for how the university should celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2018.
Marie Visca  –  Community & Culture
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Art Gallery's Student, Staff, Faculty and Alumni Exhibition, on now, is an annual December highlight.