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Dal faculty and alumni named to the Order of Canada
Noteworthy Dalhousie connections were named to the Order of Canada in the Governor General’s announcement, including medical trailblazer and Dal faculty member Dr. Noni MacDonald. The Honourable James Cowan (BA’62 and LLB’65) and The Honourable Donald Oliver (LLB’64) were among the alumni appointed.
A book project about women in N.S. politics
Schulich School of Law student, Sarah Dobson (BA’17) and Grace Evans (political science student) are creating a book about the 50 women elected to Nova Scotia’s legislature.
B.C. high school teacher wins Alex Trebek teaching award
British Columbia secondary school teacher Andrew Young (BA’90, BEd’92) has won the 2019 Alex Trebek Medal for Geographic Literacy. He is passionate about connecting the curriculum to the real world by getting students out of the classroom.
Shared humanity: Michaëlle Jean discusses hope in despairing times at Shaar Shalom Lecture
Against the backdrop of an oft-distressing global political climate, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean (former Governor General of Canada) brought an inspiring message of hope to Dal’s annual Shaar Shalom Lecture this week, one forged in humanity’s common bonds and inspired by a new generation of leaders and change makers.
Point and counterpoint: Exchanging views on the future of Atlantic Canada
Prominent former politicians (several alumni) of different political stripes gathered at Dalhousie Monday, September 30 to discuss the big policy challenges that lie ahead for Atlantic Canada.
Improving the welfare of Indigenous children in Canada
Professor Naiomi Metallic (BA’02, LLB’05) saw her years of research and advocacy into improving the welfare of Indigenous children in Canada finally crystallizing with the passage of Bill C-92, An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families, in June of 2019.
Sara Austin’s child-rights protocol supports landmark case on climate crisis
The work and advocacy of Sara Austin (BA’98), a Dal Alumni Award recipient and member of the Dal Alumni Association Board, has paved the way for climate crusader Greta Thunberg and other children.
Multi-talented Wilcox returns to the Ship
Artistic director of Halifax’s live art company Heist, Richie Wilcox (BA’02), will join Ship’s Company Theatre in Parrsboro as interim artistic director.
Edward Snowden talks surveillance and security
Whistleblower Edward Snowden earned international infamy when he leaked secret documents that revealed the extent of global surveillance culture. Last week, speaking via livestream to a packed house as part of Dal Alumni Days, Snowden discussed the rise of the surveillance state — and what a “digital arms race” means for our future.
Alumna directs upcoming Washington D.C. production: Ann
Alumna Kirsten Van Ginhoven (BA’96) with Arena Stage in Washington D.C., announced an upcoming production which she is directing called Ann, based on the life of legendary Texas Governor Ann Richards.