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Overcoming the odds
The ramp up to Shirreff Hall hasn’t always existed. In fact, when Deanna Gilholm attended Dalhousie University in the 1960s, her friends had to carry her and her wheelchair up the steps. Dalhousie campus wasn’t, and still isn’t entirely, built with disabled people in mind. Deanna is paraplegic, experiencing paralysis from the legs down, and has been since she…
Read MoreHow Canada, Nova Scotia and Dalhousie responded to COVID-19
A timeline of major national and local events throughout the pandemic.
Read MoreDalhousie increases tuition by three per cent
In the midst of a pandemic that’s resulted in the suspension of most in-person classes and a spike in unemployment rates, Dalhousie University has decided to increase the cost of tuition.
Read MoreGreener blueprints
Dalhousie’s architecture students are pushing for greener and more sustainable designs in their field.
Read MoreA SUB-par situation for student union employees
The SUB is closed and the DSU is struggling to create funds to support its students.
Read MoreThe burnout dilemma
Burnout also has a lasting impact on a person’s physical and mental wellbeing.
Read MoreDal’s spring convocation cancelled
Dalhousie and the University of King’s College cancelled all in-person classes, and convocation for graduating students.
Read MoreDal announces additional grade options for winter term
On March 26, Dalhousie Provost Teri Balser emailed the student body about alternatives for their academic records: a PASS/ILL model. Student Naomi Murray feels Dal needs to do more.
Read MoreOne presumptive COVID-19 case “connected with the Dalhousie community”
Dalhousie University confirmed a presumptive case COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) “connected with the Dalhousie community.” It’s unclear if the individual is a student, faculty or other staff member.
Read MoreIn-person classes at Dal will not resume this semester
On March 14—one day after announcing the cancellation of in-person classes from March 16-20—Dal confirmed in-person classes, labs and exams will not resume this semester. The same goes for the University of King’s College. According to a post on dal.ca, “Students should expect instruction to resume (via distance) on Monday, March 23.”
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