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November 2021

Stephanie Rogers  –  Agriculture, Science
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
As a young boy growing up in a coastal city of southeast China, Yangfan Zhang was never surprised when fish was served for his meals every day. Until it wasn’t.
Stefanie Wilson  –  Facilities Management, Environment, Sustainability and Society, News, Community & Culture
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ’s sustainable purchasing policies have earned the university first place for purchasing in the latest Sustainable Campus Index released by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Sports Information  –  Sports
Monday, November 15, 2021
Busy weekend for the Tigers as the hockey, volleyball and basketball teams were all in action.
Alison Auld  –  Research, News, Oceans
Monday, November 15, 2021
Chris Harvey-Clark and a friend were swimming through waters just outside the mouth of Halifax Harbour when a great white shark passed by. When the animal circled back for a second and then third look, the divers knew it was time to get back to their boat as quickly as they could.
Miles Anderson  –  Student Life, Community & Culture
Friday, November 12, 2021
Dal commerce student Aidan Bonner has tapped into the momentum of Dal's student community to create monthly fundraising initiatives and raise awareness about critical causes such as homelessness, autism, mental health and more.
Caitlyn MacDonald  –  Student Life, Science
Friday, November 12, 2021
The first-year medical sciences student was chosen out of more than 6,000 applicants and 72 finalists to receive the Loran Scholarship, Canada's largest and most comprehensive undergraduate merit-based award.
Mandy King  –  Science
Friday, November 12, 2021
“One animal can have a massive contribution to the survival of their species," says John Batt, manager of 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ’s Aquatron and lead on a unique hatchery enhancement project aiming to replenish Nova Scotia’s dwindling salmon population.
President Deep Saini  –  News, Senior Administration
Friday, November 12, 2021
In this edition of his column, President Deep Saini discusses "Here We Code" and 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ's role in a digital movement to establish Nova Scotia as one of Canada’s top digital ecosystems.
Matt Reeder  –  Community & Culture
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
This year, as we remember those who fell during wartime, we share the story of Glenn Stephens Ells — a former student of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College (now the Faculty of Agriculture) who served on the frontlines in the First World War.
Kelly Taylor  –  News, Community & Culture, Human Resources
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ's 2021 Your Voice survey, launching next week, will allow employees to provide confidential feedback to help advance Dal as a great place to work.