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December 2020

Darcy Gillespie  –  Social Work, Community & Culture, Engineering
Friday, December 4, 2020
The fear of gender-based violence looms large in the lives of many women and members of the LGBTQ+ community, a topic explored last week as part of a Dal-hosted forum.
Matt Reeder  –  Commerce, News
Friday, December 4, 2020
Dr. Carvalho explains how retailers have been adapting to pandemic restrictions and why the 'buy local' slogan has gained a whole new momentum this holiday season.
President Deep Saini  –  News, Senior Administration
Friday, December 4, 2020
In this week's President's Corner column, Dr. Saini focuses on finding new ways to stay connected during COVID-19 and how, even in challenging times, the kindness and generosity of the Dal community shines through.
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
A record setting 134 student-athletes achieved U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian status during the 2019-20 season.
Rebecca Rawcliffe  –  Computer Science, News
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Without the support of her supervisors, Master of Electronic Commerce student Tahajjat Begum feels that she would not have had the confidence to achieve everything she has during her time at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥, including winning the Statistics Canada Business Data Scientist Challenge.
Allysha Porter  –  News, Community & Culture, Engineering
Thursday, December 3, 2020
The Women in Engineering Society hosts an online memorial this weekend to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada and honour the victims of the tragic Dec. 6, 1989 shooting.
Rebecca Rawcliffe  –  Computer Science, Research
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Using AI and machine learning to mimic the behaviour of the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, a team of researchers from the Institute for Big Data Analytics at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ were recently named as runners up in 2020’s largest international AI soccer simulation competition, RoboCup Japan Open.
Craig Arthur  –  Facilities Management, News
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Pleated or fitted? Two layers or three? Wash after every use? There are a lot of questions to consider when choosing and wearing a face mask. Craig Arthur, Dal's manager of industrial safety, helps you sort through them.
Hannah Whaley  –  Arts and Social Sciences, Theatre
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Inspired by the trial and execution of the murderer Ruth Snyder, the Fountain School’s second production of the season, Machinal, uses character archetypes — young woman, mother, husband — to explore how societal forces can impact our inner lives.
Alison DeLory  –  Student Life, Alumni, Community & Culture
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
It’s estimated at least one in three post-secondary students in Canada experiences food insecurity, a problem exacerbated by this year's pandemic. The Food Security Project was launched by Dal this year to help raise funds to support student-led food programs.