Leaps over tall grasses in a single bound


Researchers determine the spittlebug uses a catapult-like mechanism, much like a Mongol warrior's compound bow, to achieve its jumping prowess.
— from the print edition
 
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The Centre for Foreign Policy Studies presents "In Honour of Walter Rodney: How the Rich World Impoverishes Africa." Gerry Kaplan, author of The Betrayal of Africa, will lead the discussion. Friday, Nov. 21, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lord Dalhousie Room, Henry Hicks A&A Building.
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 KUDOS
Devoted to the law
Retired law professor and respected labour arbitrator Innis Christie is awarded the University of Toronto Bora Laskin Award.
 
 
 PHOTO ESSAY


Spurred on by a class project, Dal student Terry Michalopoulos started his own foundation and journeyed along the Camino de Santiago de Compostela.
STORY: "It's not the getting, it's the giving."
PHOTO ESSAY: One step at a time

 
 
 NEWS LINE-UP
News & Developments  |  November 20, 2008

Under the microscope

A hate crime and a community's response are dissected in the DalTheatre Production, The Laramie Project.

News & Developments  |  November 20, 2008

An Academic All-Canadian high

Eighty varsity athletes are recognized for their academic accomplishments, according to standards set by the national university sport authority, Canadian Interuniversity Sport.

Community Contributions  |  November 19, 2008

'It's not the getting, it's the giving'

A project for his first-year management class prompted Terry Michalopoulos to go on a pilgrimmage in northern Spain and raise money for a cause close to his heart.
— from the print edition

News & Developments  |  November 19, 2008

Health for all

Leslie Ramsammy, the Minister of Health for Guyana, comes to campus to discuss health challenges facing people around the globe.

Community Contributions  |  November 19, 2008

A brilliant idea

Bring in your bulbs! Dalhousie students stage a Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulb Exchange on Thursday.

News & Developments  |  November 19, 2008

It's survey season for universities

Dalhousie's student-faculty ratio gets high marks from students.
— from the print edition

News & Developments  |  November 18, 2008

Acting locally, thinking globally

Dalhousie music students put on a concert to benefit the Nova Scotia Gambia Association.

Community Contributions  |  November 18, 2008

A cultural gala

Friday's fashion show will parade international students' unique national costumes.

Community Contributions  |  November 18, 2008

Art with a social conscience

The art of Carole Condé and Karl Beveridge is on display at Dalhousie Art Gallery.

Kudos  |  November 17, 2008

Devoted to the law

Retired law professor and respected labour arbitrator Innis Christie is awarded the University of Toronto Bora Laskin Award.

News & Developments  |  November 17, 2008

"All we wanted to do was go to school"

Fifty-one years ago, Minnijean Brown was one of the Little Rock Nine, challenging the colour barrier at her high school. Today, she still doesn't understand where hate comes from.

Kudos  |  November 17, 2008

Russell Boyd awarded Montreal Medal

Prestigious honour awarded for “leadership in or outstanding contribution to the profession of chemistry or chemical engineering in Canada.”

Meaningful Research  |  November 13, 2008

What attracts the psychopath?

New research reveals people who rate highly for psychopatic traits are highly attuned to the vulnerable.

News & Developments  |  November 13, 2008

Film nights on campus

Student groups plan film screenings in November.