Two of Dal’s most prominent buildings — the Henry Hicks Building in Halifax and Cumming Hall in Truro — were lit up blue at night to remember those who lost their lives in the tragic events in Nova Scotia this month and to show support for our broader community.

Following a rich career working with Indigenous communities across the region, Cathy Martin is returning to her alma mater in a new role focused on furthering reconciliation through collaboration with Indigenous partners in the region, particularly the Mi’kmaq.

Taking place early next month, the COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon will see teams of students and professionals come together remotely to find solutions to some of the challenges brought by COVID-19.

Even though classes and exams have moved online, 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ students and their peers across the country have found amazing ways to contribute to COVID-19 efforts.

Dal teaching fellow Jennifer Stamp challenged her students to create memes as a way to raise awareness about academic integrity ahead of exam season. Check out some of the LOL-worthy results.