SPRING/SUMMER 2023 | VOLUME 13 | NUMBER 1

Giving Power is Dalhousie’s philanthropic newsletter sharing stories about the impact of donor support that students, faculty, staff and researchers across our campuses and greater communities feel every day. Read these featured stories to learn more about how your generous contributions supported everything from student financial assistance and academic programming to research and much more.

In this issue:

Dalhousie Fund donors find power in numbers

From athletics to agriculture, the Dalhousie Student Food Bank and beyond, the Dalhousie Fund creates channels that inspire alumni and friends of the university to give gifts with meaning.


Planting seeds of success through Cultiv8

Cultiv8 is growing a culture of food-secure, climate-responsible horticulture at Dalhousie’s Faculty of Agriculture.


A strengthened partnership in health research

Dalhousie University and Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) unite in a milestone integration.


Coming together: supporting Mi’kmaw students in the design professions

Dalhousie donors unite to honour Elders Murdena and Albert Marshall through a new bursary.


Fostering a passion for public policy

After more than 25 years, the scholarship that bears Gerry Godsoe’s name continues to inspire the next generation at Dalhousie’s Schulich School of Law.


Inspiring Nova Scotians, one math problem at a time

The Math Circles outreach program helps ignite a passion for math in Nova Scotian youth, with support from Eastlink.


A new home for the Fountain School of Performing Arts

A gala concert showcased the school’s interdisciplinary nature by featuring a wide array of musical styles and genres, theatre, dance and costume studies.


Shaar Shalom Lecture Series: building bridges and encouraging action

Drawing compelling speakers to Dalhousie for more than a decade, the Shaar Shalom Lecture Series promotes tolerance, empathy and diversity.


MacLennan Society welcomes new members

Dalhousie refines how loyal supporters are acknowledged and welcomes long-time supporters.


Financial Report

In 2022–23, Dalhousie donors generously contributed $71.3 million to support student financial assistance, academic programming, research and more.