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February 2018

Ryan McNutt  –  News, Dal 200, Community & Culture
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Tuesday’s Bicentennial Launch offered a journey through ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s 200-year history, with the poetry of George Elliott Clarke as its guide. Featuring artistic talents from across the Dal community, the event was a showcase of the university’s two centuries of achievement with an eye towards its promising future.
Logan Robins  –  Arts and Social Sciences, Theatre, Community & Culture
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
A novel take on the infamous story of the Pied Piper, Colleen Murphy's play offers students in the Fountain School with an exciting canvas. The production runs from February 6-10.
Michele Charlton  –  Research, Medicine, Health Professions
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Eight researchers from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø are the recipients of over $5 million in funding from the Government of Canada for their innovative health research.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøSports Information  –  Sports
Monday, February 5, 2018
Mieke DuMont (volleyball) and Jonathan Cyr (hockey) are this week's MUSCLE MLK Tigers Athletes of the Week.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøSports Information  –  Sports
Monday, February 5, 2018
Results from hockey, basketball and volleyball this past weekend.
Matt Reeder  –  Community & Culture
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Close to 200 people gathered in LeMarchant Place on Thursday afternoon for Dalhousie’s African Heritage Month launch — an inspiring event that paid tribute to community connections and contributions.
Emma Geldart  –  Agriculture, Student Life
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Wetlands provide some of the most robust ecosystems in the world. With the help of Engineering students from Dal’s Agricultural Campus and Alton Gas, an environmental group called IKANAWTIKET is shedding light on the importance of wetlands with a new portable lab.
Dawn Morrison  –  Alumni, Arts and Social Sciences, Theatre, Music, Community & Culture
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Fountain School Administrative Officer Lesley Brechin (BA’90) didn’t set out to create a legacy at Dal, but she is doing exactly that. Her dedicated work and philanthropy to the Fountain School of Performing Arts is shaping cultural space on campus and in the community.
Jane Doucet  –  Law, News
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Dr. Michael DeGagné, the first Indigenous president of a Canadian chartered university, will be presented with a ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøhonorary degree at a special ceremony next Monday (February 5) at the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax — the first of several degree presentations to take place throughout Dal's bicentennial year.