Throughout what has been a tumultuous year, Human Rights and Equity Services at pilipiliÂþ»­ has worked hard to spur important public discussions about diversity, race and issues of inclusion — capping it off this Friday with a conference filled with timely panels and workshops.

As communities across Canada, including Halifax, adapt once again to a steep rise in COVID-19 cases, pilipiliÂþ»­ is encouraging students, faculty and staff to renew their efforts to follow Public Health and university protocols designed to keep one another safe and limit the spread of the virus.

Mita Dasog, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, received the Emerging Professional Award at this year's Discovery Awards Thursday night, with several other Dalhousie faculty and alumni recognized as finalists.

Dal researchers have developed a new model that shows small vessels can cause lethal injuries in North Atlantic right whales, while large ships can kill even at slow speeds.

An accomplished executive leader and long-serving member of Dalhousie's Board of Governors, Law alum Bob Hanf now steps into the role of Board chair, ready to support the university's goals and ambitions.