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November 2016

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Monday, November 21, 2016
It was the season debut for the track and field teams and the Tigers hosted the 2016 Kemp-Fry Invitational.
Cory Burris, Michele Charlton, Nikki Comeau and Anja Samardzic  –  Biology, Oceans, Physics and Atmospheric Science, Research, Science, Medicine, News
Friday, November 18, 2016
Researchers from Dal's Faculties of Science and Medicine took home awards in three of the four major categories at the 14th annual Discovery Awards, which celebrate science, technology and innovation in Nova Scotia. Dal Physics Professor Jeff Dahn was also inducted into the Nova Scotia Science Hall of Fame.
Nikki Comeau  –  Research, Oceans, Science, Oceans, Physics and Atmospheric Science
Friday, November 18, 2016
What do bird droppings (yes, droppings) have to do with Arctic climate? According to new research from a team of Dal atmospheric scientists: a surprising amount.
Stephanie Rogers  –  Sports
Friday, November 18, 2016
Bio-veterinary Science student Sian Rankin has been named a Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) All-Canadian — the organization's most prestigious student-athlete honour.
Matt Reeder  –  Arts and Social Sciences, Community & Culture
Friday, November 18, 2016
Nearly three decades ago, Afua Cooper helped lead a coalition that challenged a racist exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum. Last week Dr. Cooper, the James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies, was part of a reconciliation event at which the museum formally apologized.
Ryan McNutt  –  Continuing Education, Arts and Social Sciences, Theatre, News, Community & Culture
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Acting students in Dal's Fountain School of Performing Arts help bring the College of Continuing Education's Accident Investigation course to life.
Genevieve MacIntyre  –  Arts and Social Sciences, Community & Culture
Thursday, November 17, 2016
"Immigration Politics in Review" is the theme of this year's MacKay Lecture Series, which kicks off with Minelle Mahtani of the University of Toronto this Thursday night.
Zoe Bell  –  Architecture and Planning, Architecture, Community & Culture
Thursday, November 17, 2016
In what has become an annual tradition, students in Dal's School of Architecture are hard at work building a bike-propelled showcase of light and colour for this Saturday's Holiday Parade of Lights in Halifax.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Know someone who should be inducted into the мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ Sport Hall of Fame? Submit a nomination today!
Matt Semansky  –  Student Life, International Development Studies, Arts and Social Sciences
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Rachel Butler’s memorable exchange experience in Seville, Spain included learning a local dance tradition — one that she’s shared with the campus community.