Dalhousie
Residence rejections leave students in a housing crisis
As classes return to campus, Dalhousie University has limited its residence capacity to 80 per cent this fall, housing around 1,800 students instead of the 2,300 they did prior to the pandemic, according to a statement on the university’s website. As the average rent in Halifax continues to grow, many students who weren’t able to secure a spot in…
Read MoreProvince selecting Dal to administer COVID-19 relief may have cost NS millions, auditor report says
During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dalhousie University signed a $100 million contract with the province of Nova Scotia to administer pandemic relief. But the program ended up costing less than anticipated and the province won’t be getting the money back, according to a Nov. 23 report from Nova Scotia’s auditor general.
Read MoreNew bursary for students in need of diagnostic testing
For students who may have learning disabilities but do not have a diagnosis, life on campus can be difficult. Things are made more complicated by the price of diagnostic testing. Learning disability assessments can cost up to $3,500 and, in Nova Scotia, they are rarely less than $500. On Oct. 18, the Dalhousie University Student Union’s council…
Read MoreDalhousie board of governors meeting summary
The Dalhousie University board of governors (BoG) met on Wednesday, Oct.19, via Microsoft Teams. According to the BoG’s bylaws, “all meetings of the Board normally shall be open to the public and no person shall be excluded therefrom except for improper conduct provided.” Thanks to this bylaw, the Dalhousie Gazette usually live-tweets the meetings. This year, the Gazette was denied access to the meeting
Read MoreDalhousie Bike Centre reopens
The Dalhousie University Bike Centre has reopened for the first time since April 2020. The centre has 18 bikes to loan out for students and a repair shop where people can fix their bikes and learn about bike maintenance.
Read MoreCommunity asks for more respect following homecoming
Residents around Dalhousie University are urging students to be more considerate after the homecoming street parties on Sept. 25. “I really do love having students in my community — for 364 days of the year,” said Larch Street resident Caitlin Lees.
Read MoreQuestions remain after Dal announces vaccine mandate
Dalhousie has joined the growing list of post-secondary schools in Canada requiring vaccination from students, staff and faculty returning to campus this fall. In order to access a Dal campus, proof of vaccination must be provided, the university announced in a memorandum on Aug. 25. Those who are not vaccinated or decline to share proof of vaccination…
Read MoreDSU bringing campus events back to students
The Dalhousie University Student Union (DSU) wants to see a fun but safe return to campus. They’re planning a return of all traditional student life events under the safety protocols set by the province and university. “Most university students miss the time they didn’t get to spend socializing last year,” said DSU President Madeline Stinson. “I think we’ll see…
Read MoreInternational students struggling to return to campus
As Dalhousie University prepares to welcome students back on campus, international students struggle with unclear government policies and slow university responses. Returning international students have received conflicting, confusing and late information from the Dalhousie International Centre (IC.) Dalhousie did not respond to the Dalhousie Gazette’s requests for an interview regarding this article. The “Cold, mechanical voice” of the International Centre …
Read MoreInternational students deserve better
On Bedford Street in Halifax, N.S., Kenneth Zhang stood next to his crashed car. It was a snowy night in January 2021. The third-year international student at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) was on his way to deliver take-out Chinese food, when his car slipped on the road and hit a street light. His manager kept calling, asking him…
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