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THE FUTURE OF FOOD Autumn’s bounty may seem generous, but access to adequate, safely prepared food is a growing challenge worldwide. Dal researchers hope to help. By Matt Reeder 12 page 12

REVELATIONS, REVOLUTIONS AND RADIO Shows like Black Power Hour on CKDU challenge societal structures and amplify the voices of marginalized people and groups. For Dalhousie’s campus radio station, social justice has always been on the programming playlist. By Matt Semansky page 14

“LIKE ALL THUNDERS ROLLED INTO ONE” On the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion, we look back at the role Dalhousie and its students played in helping the city heal. By Ryan McNutt page 20 14

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5 Dal News 20 Af ter the explosion 27 Dal Alumni 12 The future of food 28 DAA Award Winners 14 CKDU’s revolutionary radio 32 Spotlight 28 Inspiring alumni 34 Donor Profile 36 Program 38 Events 39 Class Notes 43 In Memoriam 20 44 Connections

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ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT, MELANIE JOLLYMORE is an experienced COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING freelance writer who’s been working Catherine Bagnell Styles with Dalhousie University since the late Test prep EDITORIAL COMMITTEE 1990s, with a focus on health, research Brian Leadbetter, Hope McCallum, and medical education. She has also What would I have done? That’s a question that Ryan McNutt, Julia Watt been a literary publicist for the past pops into my head when I read about signifi- CONSULTING EDITOR 20 years and continues to work with cant moments in history. What would I have Kim Pittaway Penguin Random House. done in Poland or France or Germany in the ADVERTISING MANAGER Second World War? What would I have done in Rany McNutt is a senior Patty Baxter, Metro Guide Publishing communications advisor with Dalhousie Gander during 9/11? What would I have done in ART DIRECTOR Communications and Marketing and Halifax in the aftermath of the explosion? I’d Paul Williams a freelance music journalist whose work like to think I’d have sheltered my neighbours, PUBLICATION DESIGN has been featured in Maisonneuve, no matter their religion; that I’d have wel- Watkins Communication and Design The Walrus, Exclaim! and AUX. comed strangers into my home, no matter the PRODUCTION ASSISTANT hour; that I’d have headed towards the harbour Jane Lombard Matt Reeder spent more than three to help, no matter the danger. But would I? years as senior online editor at the Financial Post and four years in the It’s hard to know. And so, I imagine possibilities, as I read books like Caroline Moor- CLASS NOTES [email protected] digital newsroom at Reuters prior to joining Dalhousie’s Communications head’s A Train in Winter, about women in the IN MEMORIAM [email protected] and Marketing team. French resistance. As I listen to interviews with ADDRESS CHANGES Gander residents, and add the musical Come Tel: (902) 494-6855; 1 (800) 565-9969 Matt Semansky is a former online From Away to my New York City to-see list. As Email: [email protected] communications officer in Dalhousie’s I get lost in the stories of Dalhousie students Alumni Records, Office of Advancement, Communications and Marketing Dalhousie University, PO Box 15000, department. He now works as who “couldn’t help but help” in the Halifax ex- Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2 communications coordinator at the plosion’s devastating aftermath. And with each PUBLISHED AND PRODUCED BY University of Toronto Schools. reading, each listening, each viewing, I imag- Dalhousie University Communications ine myself as a better me. and Marketing What would I have done then? What will I do if confronted with injustice or disaster in Canada post publications: Mail PM41901013 my own time? Who can ever be certain? But Return undeliverable items to: alumni office, dalhousie University, PO box 15000, in times that we worry might test us, steeping Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 ourselves in the stories of others who have done the right thing might be the best test prep we can manage. Ryan McNutt’s “Like all thunders rolled into one,” page 20, is a good place to start.

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dal fall 2017 3 WE THINK IT’S POSSIBLE. The Faculty of Computer Science is working to double the number of women entering our undergraduate programs for 2018. But we can’t do it alone. From funds for scholarships to meaningful internship opportunities to volunteering as a mentor, this is your opportunity to support the future you’d like to see. Contact [email protected] to get involved. Danny abriel

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Future Alumni

Engineering opportunity It’s not always easy being an optimist, but fifth-year Engineering student Bai Bintou Kaira has a tendency to embrace life’s challenges rather than turn away from them. “I’m just trying to motivate people to see that life is a work in progress, but that no matter what your experience is, it can always be better,” she says. “You should always believe that it’s going to be better and work towards that.” Kaira has brought her posi- tive perspective to many different initiatives since arriving at Dal from her home country of The Gambia in West Africa—challenging herself and inspiring others in the process. She's been a tutor to other Engineering students, a mentor to youth of African descent with Imhotep's Legacy Academy and the Black Student Advising Centre, and an advocate for international students as an executive with the African Students' Society— all while learning to come to terms with the death of her mother when she was in first year. Kaira says the confidence she has in her own ability to help initiate change has grown through these experiences, which have also given her an appreciation for the value of teamwork. Kaira was originally set on going to medical school. Now, she says she’s gravitating toward a career focused on redesigning existing medical technology to make it accessible to low-resource regions, such as the developing countries she was surrounded by growing up and Canada’s northern communities. While some dwell on the structural challenges in such an under- taking, Kaira chooses to see the opportunity. “If you believe in something and you hold tight to it, somebody else will believe in it, too,” she says. –Matt Reeder Danny abriel

dal fall 2017 5 “It’s an incredible feeling to have coastal and international experts purchasing our products.” The Future of Food, p. 12 dal news

# by the numbers Empowering high school students

Last summer, high school students gathered at Dal to participate in SHAD, a month-long program aimed at empowering exceptional high school students to make the world a better place. The students were tasked with figuring out ways Canadians can meaningfully reduce their energy footprint. Among the six projects presented to the Dal community as part of the Approximately 350 people gathered at the Dunn Building in August as the Department of Physics and Atmospheric program were a thermostat Sciences hosted a free public viewing of the partial eclipse. Using telescopic solar filters under the supervision of that tells you how much Dal instructors, participants were able to watch the eclipse safely. Spectators also shared special shades and used money you are spending or handmade projectors, some provided by the Physics Department, to experience the eclipse. “It's great to see the public saving every time you change interested in science events like this,” said Lauren Utter, a telescope moderator at the viewing. “I especially love seeing the temperature in your house, and an industrial-sized all the kids involved. Having that sense of fun with science is awesome.” Meaghan Bartlett – manual compost bin for use in national and provincial parks. –Matt Reeder

the list N54umber of 2017 SHAD participants at Dal Three for three

Three Dalhousie graduate students are among research uses robot glider technology to monitor N800umber of 2017 SHAD the 164 outstanding researchers across Canada waters in the Northwest Atlantic for whale hab- participants across Canada to receive the prestigious 2017 Vanier Canada itats, with the goal of providing new insights on Graduate Scholarships. whale distribution and habitat. Alison Chua, Oceanography: Chua’s research Timothy Disher, Nursing: Disher’s research focuses on improving the efficacy of autonomous explores how much benefit is associated with N6umber of Dal project teams underwater vehicles in ocean research and inte- single family rooms in the treatment of preterm grating them into a network of vehicles to more babies, and what switching to a single family effectively explore the ocean. room design would mean to the healthcare sys- Hansen Johnson, Oceanography: Johnson’s tem and families. Danny abriel –Michele Charlton & Meaghan Bartlett Danny abriel

dal fall 2017 6 “I heard a second explosion, a crack and the sound of breaking glass.” Like All Thunders Rolled into One, p. 20

why i do it Microbial connections

Name: Erin Bertrand POSITION: Assistant professor, Department of Biology, and Canada Research Chair in Marine Microbial Proteomics Her backstory: Originally from New En- gland, Erin Bertrand wanted to come back east after completing her postdoctoral fellowship at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California. She had heard about the big push behind ocean research at Dalhousie and decided to come for a visit in the winter of 2013. She fell in love with Halifax and jumped at the opportunity to move here when she was offered the job in 2015. “This is a great place to be an ocean science researcher,” she says. HIGHLIGHTS: As soon as her first research cruise to the Southern Ocean reached the sea ice edge in the Ross Sea, Dr. Bertrand was hooked. “Encountering that striking seascape and the tremendous biological activity that it supported, all while contributing to discoveries about how that biological activity is sustained: I couldn’t imagine a better job!” Another high- light came from some laboratory work, when she discovered the function of a protein that would let her diagnose some of the ocean's mi- crobes and understand when and where they might be stressed. Stress can affect the way a microbe grows—either by slowing it down, or changing the way it uses resources. “Measur- ing this protein is exactly what my lab group is working to do now,” says Dr. Bertrand. WHY she DOes IT: For Dr. Bertrand, it’s about understanding how something operating at the molecular level can have a large and even global impact. “What I like about my research field is that I can study how the demand for a “I’ve always looked at the world as extremely rare, tiny nutrient, required to make a handful of proteins work, can shape patterns for fish- interconnected. I want to better understand that and eries productivity and influence interactions be able to better articulate those interconnections.” between the ocean and atmospheric carbon.”

Danny abriel –Michele Charlton Danny abriel

dal fall 2017 7 “As much as we’re teaching, people who are incarcerated are teaching us.” Revelations, Revolutions and Radio, p. 14 dal news

community connection

Un-stung heroes research

Precision cancer More than 50 “citizen scientists” across Atlantic Canada con- treatment tributed their eyes and pens to Dal student Bethany Nord- A new $2.1-million investment from the federal government strom’s master’s project last summer. Retired elementary will help Dal researchers build school teacher and principal Jane Allin counted jellyfish from on advances in precision her kayak near Port Medway, while Judy Bowers and her hus- cancer-treatment technology band tracked beached jellyfish on the South Shore. and bring them more quickly Jellyfish are notoriously difficult to research. “A turtle,or f to patients in need around example, you can put a tracker on it, follow it, get a sense of the world. their migration patterns,” says researcher Nordstrom. “But jel- Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax lyfish show up sporadically with little warning, and can disap- announced the funding pear just as quickly.” through the government’s Nordstrom’s particular interest in jellyfish concerns anoth- Atlantic Canada Opportunities er visitor to the North Atlantic: the leatherback sea turtle. By Agency (ACOA) Atlantic studying the turtles’ main food source—jellyfish—Nordstrom Innovation Fund. The is hoping to learn more about their feeding patterns. investment marks the Volunteers were equipped with monitoring kits includ- beginning of a new partnership between the ing data sheets, rulers, gloves and a guide to jellyfish species. Nova Scotia Health Authority Nordstrom also accepted info on sightings via a jellyfish@dal. (NSHA), where the Dal ca email address. She’s optimistic that her work will have an researchers are based, and impact on sea turtles. “We have one of the largest foraging pop- Germany’s Brainlab AG— Dal student Bethany Nordstrom recruited ulations here in our Atlantic waters. It’s critical that we under- a medical technology giant volunteers to help count jellyfish species, stand the habitat that they’re using and their requirements, so that will commercialize including the lion's mane jellyfish (top). we can continue to protect this area for them.” –Ryan McNutt the radiation treatment technologies in countries around the globe. Faculty of Medicine researcher James Robar, chief of Medical Physics at the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) and director just the facts of Dal’s Medical Physics program, and his team will use the funds to expand their work on developing Former NS Premier joins MacEachen Institute and improving technologies that allow doctors to deploy The Honourable Darrell Dexter, former premier work on current, real-world policy problems. radiation treatment in of Nova Scotia, has been appointed an hon- “His career demonstrates his passion and more precise, less-invasive orary distinguished fellow at the Dal-hosted commitment for improving Nova Scotia through ways that improve patient outcomes. —Matt Reeder MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Gov- public services,” says Kevin Quigley, scholarly ernance. Based at the institute, Dexter began director of the non-partisan, interdisciplinary teaching students as an adjunct professor in a institute, and a professor in the School of Public s public policy research course at Dalhousie in Administration. “He also has a vast breadth of t September. The course offers graduate students knowledge and experience in the world of public

an opportunity to engage in thoughtful discus- policy. Our students will benefit immensely from erek kea d sion, debate key public policy challenges and his unique experience.” –Warren McDougald N i c k p ear e Danny abriel; CC

dal fall 2017 8 “I don’t think there’s a Black writer in Nova Scotia that hasn’t been shaped by George.” 2017 DAA Award Winners, p. 28

innovator Alex Quinn Assistant Professor Physiology and Biophysics

Innovation: Dr. Alex Quinn and his international collaborators have discovered that scar tissue in the heart can conduct electrical signals generated by healthy heart tissue. This overturns the longstanding belief that scars in the heart are dead zones that can only block the heart’s normal electrical activity. Foundation: After a heart attack, tissues that have died form scars. The scars provide crucial scaffolding that holds the heart together but, unlike surrounding healthy tissue, scar tissue cannot generate electrical signals or contract. Instead, it interferes with the normal beating patterns and overall electrical connectivity of the heart, leading to cardiac arrhythmias. Inspiration: Prior to accepting a faculty position at Dalhousie in 2013, Dr. Quinn was working in England with his mentor, Dr. Peter Kohl, now director of the Institute for Exper- imental Cardiovascular Medicine in Freiburg, Germany. Dr. Kohl had been trying for decades to prove that electrical signals could transmit across scar tissue in the heart. Shortly before Dr. Quinn’s return to Canada, he and Dr. Kohl were struck with the idea that perhaps volt- age-sensitive fluorescent proteins (VSFPs) could reveal electrical activity hidden within scars in the heart. He continued to work with Dr. Kohl from his new post at Dal, ultimately proving their hunch to be valid. in his words “This is the first direct evidence that electrical connections between scar and healthy tissue occur in the heart.” Why it matters Cardiac arrhythmias can lead to both heart failure and sudden cardiac death. Researchers have tried for decades “This finding turns our current understanding of to stimulate the growth of new heart muscle ts cells after heart attack, with limited success. the heart’s electrical activity on its head. If we can Dr. Quinn and his collaborators have found an steer cells in the scar to purposely connect with alternative and potentially more effective way cells in the healthy heart tissue, we could prevent to preserve normal heart function after a heart N i

c arrhythmias.”

k attack. –Melanie Jollymore p ear c e Danny abriel; CC d erek kea

dal fall 2017 9 “You need to have a fire in your belly.” A Passion for Research, p. 32 dal news

notes

performances and People’s Health, but in by Mary Kilfoil, acting lectures. Additionally, 2014, CIHR’s Governing director of the Norman more than $700,000 will Council replaced the 13 Newman Centre for support high-performing Institute advisory boards Entrepreneurship at the engineering students with five new boards that Rowe School of Business, who’ve completed their serve all of CIHR. the program brings second year of studies. The new version of the together professors, Besides providing 10 advisory board will seek Halifax business leaders scholarships of $7,500 to support the health and and students from Enactus annually, the 10-year wellness of Indigenous Dalhousie for an intense commitment includes peoples through shared seven-day summer a co-op placement research leadership business boot camp with Irving Oil for each across CIHR and strategic for CAF members and recipient. –Elizabeth alliances to help transcend veterans. MacDonald traditional boundaries Marcus Brauer, one of Left-to-right: Ian Whitcomb (Irving Oil president); Arthur Irving and establish culturally the boot camp participants, (chairman, Irving Oil), Sarah Irving (Irving Oil executive vice- sensitive policies and turned a long-time hobby president and chief brand officer); Richard Florizone (Dal president), interventions. into a business with Under Mark Sherman (Irving Oil vice-president and chief operating officer), I nput on Indigenous “Too often, health Pressure Antiques. In the Stephen Harding (Dal assistant vice-president, development). research hasn’t military, he worked as health incorporated a solid a health services officer, understanding of managing a hospital. the Technical University A Dalhousie researcher has Indigenous cultures, While many of his skills I rving Oil fuels of Nova Scotia). The become the new vice-chair Indigenous peoples or are transferrable IDEA Project gift from Irving Oil is of the Canadian Institutes our Nations' strengths,” (managing large budgets, designed to enhance the of Health Research’s says Dr. Robinson. dealing with personnel), From a new 450-seat student experience, from (CIHR) Institute Advisory –Michele Charlton the POE boot camp is auditorium to engineering the first day on campus Board on Indigenous helping him fill the gaps. scholarships, Irving through to graduation Peoples’ Health. Margaret Gabrielle Breault says Oil’s $2.2 million gift to and beyond. It supports Robinson, an assistant she is poised to take her Dalhousie University is new infrastructure and professor in the Indig- B usiness boot business, Petite Patrie an investment in young financial awards while enous Studies program, Chocolate, to the next level people and the growth of cultivating a culture of was offered the prestigious camp for veterans after completing the boot Atlantic Canada. safety among engineering role earlier this year. camp. Breault is the only “As an Atlantic students. The CIHR advisory It’s not easy to start a new certified fine chocolate Canadian company, At the heart of Irving’s boards provide guidance career, but Dalhousie maker in the Atlantic committed to our investment is the new to the funder’s Scientific is helping members of provinces. “I’ve got a clear communities, we know $1.5 million, 450-seat Directors and Governing the Canadian Armed plan now,” she says. “You that our young talent Irving Oil Auditorium. A Council. The Advisory Forces (CAF) boost their don’t know what you need and future leaders want state-of-the-art learning Board on Aboriginal skills and confidence until you get here and they to stay here—provided space, designed to meet People’s Health was as they transition to go over details to make the opportunities exist,” the needs of engineering established in 2008, with becoming business sure you are well informed said Mark Sherman, students, it will also double Dalhousie’s Fred Wein owners. The program, on every aspect of being vice-president and chief as a community resource (from the School of Social now in its third year, is a an entrepreneur. I didn’t operating officer, a Dal for a revitalized downtown Work) as chair. Originally, partnership with Prince’s realize how much my Engineering graduate Halifax, available to the the board advised only Operation Entrepreneur business needed me to be himself (when it was public for presentations, the Institute of Aboriginal (POE). Coordinated here.” –Nicole Maunsell anny abriel d

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THE FUTURE OF FOOD Autumn’s bounty may seem generous, but access to adequate, safely prepared food is a growing challenge worldwide. Matt Reeder highlights Dal’s food-related research.

Breeding better shellfish and carbon dioxide also exacerbate climate change. Now, a study by As the world’s population swells past 7.5 billion, regions around the University of Colorado Boulder researchers and Dr. Randall Martin’s globe are turning to aquaculture as an efficient means of protein pro- Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group at Dal is providing surprising

duction. In Atlantic Canada and elsewhere, shellfish producers have insight into how to best focus reduction efforts, showing that while re- collage by caren watkins; icons from the noun project: Dong I k S eo, 8ties®, B om S had to adapt traditional wild harvesting operations. Molecular biologist ducing cookstove use in China and India would make the biggest impact Dr. Sarah Stewart-Clark, a shellfish expert who runs the Aquaculture for climate change, the largest climate and air-quality impact per cook- Genomics Lab on Dal’s Agricultural Campus, works closely with oyster stove would come from Azerbaijan, Ukraine and Kazakhstan. growers and other shellfish farmers to use genetic technologies to come up with ways to breed larger, faster-growing varieties. “Shellfish are a Making Waves very efficient way to grow protein for humans,” she says. Hana Nelson (BSc’08) has always been curious about the origins of food and invested in making ethical choices. Now, F reeing the seeds as Halifax’s only independent fishmonger, she’s connecting consumers with fresh, sustainable, locally caught seafood. Dr. Liz Fitting, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and In 2014, she opened her business Afishionado Fishmongers, Social Anthropology, studies the politics and culture of food in Latin designed to make local seafood products available to America, particularly in relation to the livelihoods of small-scale farm- consumers, beginning with a retail stand but then switching ers. Her most recent research explores how activists in Colombia chal- to a weekly subscription service. Today, Afishionado has over lenge new seed regulations and property rights that undermine the 180 subscribers and provides seafood to over 30 restaurants. long-standing farmer practice of saving and exchanging local seed va- People can either buy online or pick up their weekly rieties, important in helping farmers better respond to the food needs of subscription at locations throughout the city, including at Dal, her alma mater. “I chose Dal because I knew there are their own communities and beyond. many people within the Dal community who see the value in what we’re doing. It’s an incredible feeling to have coastal T argeting cookstove pollution and international ocean experts, amongst others, purchasing It’s estimated that up to a half a million people die prematurely each our products. That means a lot to me.” This past January, year from exposure to the fine particulate matter emitted by outdoor the Afishionado team took it one step further—opening their solid-fuel cookstoves that are in wide residential use in many coun- own processing plant in Millbrook, NS. To learn more about ymbols tries from Southeast Asia to Africa. The cookstove emissions of soot Afishionado, visit: www.afishionado.ca. —Fallon Bourgeois

dal fall 2017 12 collage by caren watkins; icons from the noun project: Dong I k S eo, 8ties®, B om S ymbol s

dal fall 2017 13 “The show aims to be a platform for art as a tool of resistance,” says student and volunteer Ntombi Nkiwane (BMngmt’17).

revelations, revolutions and radio

dal fall 2017 14 CKDU shows like Black Power Hour challenge societal structures and amplify the voices of marginalized people and groups. For Dalhousie’s campus radio station, social justice has always been on the programming playlist. By Matt Semansky danny abriel

dal fall 2017 15 the many past and current programs that use radio as a tool of social justice. “How does this work? We share the mic?” asks Colton, an Indigenous poet, rapper and clothing designer from Saskatchewan who goes by the stage name Illustrated. El nods her response, with iZrEAL adding a further piece of clarification. “You might get interrupt- ed if a call comes from the inside. We stop the show when a call comes.” Seconds later, the room goes silent as El and iZrEAL lean into their microphones. Black Power Hour has begun.

The origin of Black Power Hour as a radio show dates back to February of 2016, when iZrEAL produced a 30-segment series about unknown figures in Black history for his own Facebook feed. He dis- cussed the series on CKDU’s Potato Salad Radio is hot and muggy in the radio booth at CKDU, the Show, and it struck a chord with “Ed,” who was (and palpable weight of the air made heavier by the sheer still is) incarcerated at the Central Nova Scotia Cor- number of bodies crammed into the space. Behind rectional Facility in the Burnside area of Halifax. ittwo large tables arranged in an L, Reed “iZrEAL” “Ed called in and said it would be cool if there was Jones queues up tunes on a laptop and fiddles with a regular show [that delved into Black history and stacks of blinking electronic equipment. Co-host El culture]. Within two weeks, we were on the air.” Jones (no relation) shifts her chair closer to a micro- The fact that Black Power Hour was sparked by an phone and chats with iZrEAL and their guest, Colton. idea from someone living behind bars has guided the Surrounding them is a standing-room only crowd of mission and structure of the show from the begin- people who, over the next 90 minutes, will join the ning. El, an advocate for prisoners’ rights and pris- discussion, work the phone lines or simply listen on abolition—the movement towards alternatives, quietly. such as restorative justice, and the deconstruction of As the clock ticks towards 1:30 p.m., the chat- a system that disproportionately ensnares people of ter is loose and conversational. A live radio show is colour—says the show exists primarily to inform and about to begin, but the moments leading up to it are empower prisoners like Ed. “Our main focus is on the characterized by a relaxed anticipation. Though the needs of incarcerated people,” El explains. “We hope darkened room, with its fading, cracked floor tiles that people in the wider community listen and think and walls decorated with Sharpie-scrawled words, is about the humanity of prisoners and listen to what stuffy, the mood is relaxed. It’s reflective of an envi- people have to say, but ultimately it’s about provid- ronment that El will later describe as a “safe space” ing a space to people who don’t have another space for people from marginalized communities to make to talk about culture, current events and politics and their voices heard amongst each other and over the perspectives that educate and uplift.” airwaves. The work of educating and uplifting takes differ- For CKDU, amplifying perspectives not typically ent shapes from week to week for Black Power Hour, represented in mainstream media is part of its man- which airs from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. every Friday. In the date as a campus and community radio station. It’s a days and hours leading up to the show, El, iZrEAL mission the station takes seriously, as evidenced by and other contributors will scour the news for per-

dal fall 2017 16 “Our main focus is on the needs of incarcerated people,” says co-host El Jones.

tinent topics of discussion. iZrEAL also prepares a regular segment dubbed Hip Hop News, which takes a closer look at happenings in the genre that domi- nates the show’s musical programming. In addition, Todd McCallum, a professor in Dal- housie’s History Department, regularly prepares and presents segments dealing with historical information about Black history, such as the role of women in the Ku Klux Klan, the campaign to pardon impris- oned members of the Black Panthers and, closer to home, the racist violence of Halifax founder Edward Cornwallis. It’s a format that allows for maximum flexibility, variation and input from a variety of contributors. Ntombi Nkiwane, a 2017 Bachelor of Management graduate with a minor in Political Science, made regular appearances on the show during the final year of her degree, engaging a love of radio and a passion for social justice cultivated in her home country of South Africa. “The show aims to be a platform for art as a tool of resistance,” says Nkiwane, who recently returned to South Africa, where she says radio played a vital role in organizing opposition to apartheid in the decade before her birth. “Anything that relates to also itching to spit some rhymes. For a few bars, political or cultural content, we’ll speak about.” heads in the studio are nodding along. Hosts, guests and contributors aren’t the only And then, briefly, things go south. ones doing the talking on Black Power Hour. Pris- As it becomes more evident that the verse is di- oners’ voices are an integral part of the show. When rected at a specific person, the poker faces in the iZrEAL speaks of “calls from the inside,” he’s refer- booth turn to frowns. Finally, El taps a button that ring to incarcerated prisoners who call the show to cuts the rapper off mid-line. “People need to not spill join the conversation, make music requests and even beef (on the show),” El says. Later, she clarifies that perform their own poetry or rap verses. Regardless of this incident is a rare occurrence. Typically, she says, where the on-air discussion is when these calls come callers respect Black Power Hour’s stance of not tak- in, Black Power Hour gives the airwaves over to the ing sides in person-to-person conflicts, but “it hap- caller—inmates don’t have the luxury of scheduling pens once in a blue moon.” their phone calls. “Instead of doing one-way pro- Moving on from the cut-off caller, El and iZrEAL gramming where we assume the role of teachers and launch into a discussion about the Minnesota po- arbitrators of knowledge and power, it’s very two- lice officer acquitted of murdering Philando Castile way,” says Nkiwane. “As much as we’re teaching, during a roadside stop. iZrEAL laments the role of people who are incarcerated are teaching us.” majority-white juries in the consistent absence of legal consequences for law enforcement officers who It’s early in the show, but already an inmate from shoot people of colour. the Burnside facility has called in. Along with a song The floor is then given to Colton, aka Illustrated, request, he delivers his own rap verse with com- who details his harrowing upbringing in foster care, pact energy and clarity that resonates even over the where he faced physical and emotional abuse and phone. He then hands the receiver to a friend, who’s was cut off from his Indigenous heritage—experi- danny abriel

dal fall 2017 17 “CKDU is part of campus space, and we know space isn’t always as inclusive as it should be for Black and Indigenous people,” says co-host El Jones, top left. “As much as we’re teaching, people who are incarcerated are teaching us,” says volunteer Nkiwane, bottom.

himself, his son and their business interests before Lonzo has even played a minute of professional basketball—criticism iZrEAL sees as an attempt to undermine two successful Black men. “Stop hating on Black business,” he instructs listeners. The discussion business of the show now done, Black Power Hour turns its last 30 minutes over to song requests. iZrEAL winces and mutes the sound in the studio as he starts playing a country ballad, but seems only marginally more pleased with most of the hip hop selections that dominate the requests. “We take some heat over the requests,” says iZrE- AL of the songs whose language and subject matter may offend certain listeners—and don’t necessari- ly reflect his own preferred flavour of hip hop. “But if that’s what [incarcerated listeners] want to hear to get them through their day, we’ll take the heat to make sure they’re centred and what they want to hear is first and foremost.” As the music plays, the conversation in the studio continues, out of reach of listeners’ ears. It’s no ences that have left him with clinical depression and less captivating than the on-air content, a blend of PTSD. After sharing his story, Colton launches into a jokes, gossip and gallows humour. Colton shares spoken-word poem called “Hush,” his voice becom- more of his personal story with his hosts and solves ing a piercing engine whirr. a problem when he’s offered a couch to crash on for “Hush! That’s what the money’s or!f Hush! That’s the night before returning home. The informal au- what I’m hearing more! Hush! That’s how we’re be- thenticity of both the on- and off-air discussion once ing ignored! Hush! No more will we be silenced, for again hearkens back to El’s description of the CKDU the truth holds acts of violence.” studio as a safe space. The air in the studio seems to stop circulating en- “CKDU is part of campus space, and we know tirely. As Colton barrels toward the poem’s climax, space isn’t always as inclusive as it should be for it’s not difficult to imagine theeight w of his words Black and Indigenous people,” El says. “It’s also likewise stopping audiences from campus to the cor- one of the spaces that connects the university to the rectional facility in their tracks. broader community and a resource that does a lot of “So we found a purpose, to lead the revolution, and the things the campus wants to do better. I think you I will bleed to lead the revolution!” see that reflected in the way the show unfolds.” It’s just before 3:00 now, but there’s one final re- It’s almost 2:30, which means that iZrEAL Jones quest. Colton’s live performance has earned him a is at the microphone delivering his Hip Hop News new fan from inside the walls of the prison in Burn- segment for Black Power Hour. He eulogizes the late side—a fan who wants to hear more from Illustrated. rapper Prodigy, who passed away earlier in the week, One more song, for one more listener. One more before jumping into a spirited defense of LaVar Ball, week until the next chapter of Black Power Hour’s the outspoken father of recent NBA draft pick Lonzo radio revolution. Ball. The elder Ball has been criticized for hyping iZrEAL Jones presses “play.” danny abriel

dal fall 2017 18 social justice radio on ckdu: then and now

CKDU, like most campus radio stations, is from her interviews into radio-appropriate funded by a small levy paid by each Dalhousie segments. Googoo focuses on the themes and student along with the contributions of the scripts for the Kukukwes show, which has donors. Its budget is small and its staff is sent 14 instalments to air since last summer. lean, but with this underdog status comes the “There are other outlets that cover permission—and the mandate—to experiment Indigenous issues, but you have to keep and provide a meaningful alternative to in mind they’re covering them for a non- mainstream media. “As someone who has Indigenous audience. My website and radio studied radio for a long time and is a person show are the only outlets in Atlantic Canada of colour trying to break into the media, I that cover the news from an Indigenous point don’t really see my stories reflected well of view.” on commercial radio or the newspaper,” Googoo adds that the radio medium has says Francella Fiallos, programming and distinct advantages over other forms of development director at CKDU and a master’s communication, especially for her intended student in journalism at King’s College. audience. “When you go on the air, you’re “But I do see them reflected on campus and talking to somebody and trying to tell them a community radio.” story,” she says. “A lot of listeners, especially Currently, examples of such stories can Indigenous listeners, come from an oral be found on CKDU programs like Black storytelling tradition.” Power Hour, Voice of Eritrea—a Pan-African Fiallos notes that the station has produced news and music show hosted by Nazareth several programs that showcased traditionally Yemane—and Kukukwes, Maureen Googoo’s marginalized voices and advanced social exploration of issues affectingI ndigenous causes over the years. From Habitat Radio’s communities in Atlantic Canada. environmentalism to Vegan Activist Radio’s Googoo, a veteran of the Aboriginal Peoples grassroots activism to the feminist focus of Television Network (APTN), started the show shows like Third Wave Radio and Femme FM, in 2016. A year prior, she’d launched a news CKDU has long acted as a megaphone for website under the same name, which means voices and stories that advocate for a more “owl” in Mi’kmaq and is, in fact, the non- just world. Anglicized spelling of her own name. As the “People love to hear a good story and tell a only reporter and editor for the Kukukwes good story,” says Googoo. “I’m one of those website, Googoo relies on Fiallos to edit audio people who loves to tell a good story.”

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istock/Gumpanat the cityheal. students playedinhelping the role Dalhousie andits Ryan McNutt looksbackat of theHalifaxExplosion, On the100thanniversary dal fall2017 21 all thunders rolled into one,” as she described it. She hur- ried downstairs and into the street, anxious that the blast It was a may have been a bomb from an air raid. (This was wartime, after all.) She quickly saw the damage to the neighbouring houses and realized that whatever it was that caused such Thursday destruction, people were going to need medical help. She didn’t have to look far to find them. Rushing to the nearby Buckley’s department store to pick up bandages morning and iodine, she was inside for only a few minutes when a woman was half-dragged, half-carried into the shop with an artery cut on her face, blood gushing from the wound. of “singular Murray immediately took to slowing the bleeding, bandag- ing the woman’s face as best she could. Leaving the store, Murray crossed people needing assistance every which way she turned. She bandaged wounds large and small as she beauty,” worked her way towards the hospitals, eventually ending up at the newly completed Camp Hill veteran’s facility, where one that to Dalhousie English professor Archibald Mac- many of the wounded were being taken. She would end up Mechan felt “warm, almost summer-like” despite winter working there, dressing wounds, every day until Christmas being just around the corner. In truth, the thermostat nev- Eve. er rose above 4 degrees Celsius in Halifax on December 6, 1917. But considering MacMechan could often be found swimming in the Northwest Arm as late as mid-November, his definition of “warm” likely owed more to his personal Nearly 100 kilometres away, in the basement of what taste in temperature than creative license. is now the Cumming Building on Dal’s Agricultural Cam- That particular morning, a few minutes after 9 o’clock, -pus, Mary Lee MacAloney was hard at work in the chemistry the professor was sitting in the dining room of his home lab when she felt a slight rumbling. The NSAC student sus- on Victoria Road that he shared with his wife, Edith, and pected it was someone bringing a piece of heavy equipment their three children, reading the newspaper. That’s when an into the lab; Chemistry Professor L. C. Harlow was adamant impossibly loud noise filled the air. “I went to the head of it was an earthquake. the stairs when I heard a second explosion, a crack and the When MacAloney learned what had actually caused the sound of breaking glass,” MacMechan wrote in his journal tremor, she panicked: her family lived in Fairview, not far that night. “I saw the glass in the passage by the front door from the Bedford Basin. It wasn’t until 3:30 in the afternoon was smashed.” that a telegram managed to make it through with news they After two “terrific explosions,” the sound ceased. Rac- were okay—around the same time MacAloney learned of a ing back to his room for his clothes, MacMechan’s first Truro-bound trainload of injured set to arrive at 5 p.m. She thought was that a boiler had burst in the kitchen; his sec- and her roommate, fellow student Sue Chase, went to the ond was that an artillery shell had been shot at the city. It Truro Court House and offered to help. was only after he ventured out into the street, quickly filling The Court House was divided into wards as the patients with confused neighbours, that word got around about the arrived—their faces and clothing blackened, some wounds source of the blast. hastily bandaged, others not at all. MacAloney and Chase washed faces and hands, took care of patients’ bandages A collision had occurred in Halifax Harbour. and held flashlights while doctors operated well into the night. MacAloney didn’t get back to her boarding house Florence J. Murray, a fourth-year Dalhousie medical stu- until 9 the following morning. She slept until 1, studied dent from O’Leary P.E.I., was still in bed at her apartment on that afternoon and went back to assist at the Court House Robie Street when the walls began to shake violently—“like all evening.

dal fall 2017 22 Mary Lee MacAloney stayed on duty for four straight nights

MacAloney stayed on duty for four straight nights, a feat made all the more impressive by the fact that she suffered Through an artistic lens from rheumatism, causing chronic pain in her joints. She A hundred years later, the Halifax Explosion continues would have stayed even longer had Melville Cumming, to resonate as part of the city’s history. To mark the NSAC principal, not sent word to the hospital to not let her centennial anniversary this year, the Dalhousie work anymore because he was worried about her health. Art Gallery is hosting four interwoven projects this She just couldn’t help but help. fall related to the Explosion and its aftermath. “We are interested in profiling the non-military narratives, and the contributions that the university to the community in the aftermath of the explosion,” There are thousands of stories about the Halifax Ex- says Art Gallery Director Peter Dykhuis. Among plosion just like these—stories marked by blood, courage the projects: an exhibition from the creative working -and compassion. group Narratives in Space + Time Society (NiS+TS) When the French cargo ship the Mont-Blanc collided on public geographies and the explosion; photo- with the Imo in Halifax Harbour on the morning of Decem- graphs by Claire Hodge of Halifax’s Hydrostone ber 6, 1917, the resulting blast killed 1,650 people instantly. neighbourhood (curated by Dykhuis); works by Group More than 9,000 more were injured and 6,000 were left of Seven artist Arthur homeless. A significant portion of the city—an estimated Lismer during his 1,630 buildings, spanning nearly 2.6 square kilometers— time in Halifax from was levelled, with more than 12,000 buildings damaged in 1916-19; and a some way. geographic digital In the explosion’s wake, the shape of the city changed map of Halifax, forever. New partnerships emerged, like Halifax’s special dating back to the relationship with the city of Boston. Generosity found new Explosion, organized outlets in organizations like the United Way of Halifax and by James Boxall CNIB, both formed in the aftermath. And, piece by piece, (director of Dal’s Halifax was rebuilt anew. GISciences Centre). Dalhousie was spared the worst of the explosion, with The exhibits run from Studley Campus sitting more than 3 kilometres from its Arthur Lismer, Sorrow, 1917. Collection October 12 through source. As reported by the Dalhousie Gazette, there were no of the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery. December 17, and fatalities among students or staff and only two serious inju- Part of the Dalhousie Art Gallery exhibit kicked off with a ries: one individual (“Hamilton”) lost an eye, while another special panel (“Miss Gunn”) sustained wounds in the face and hands. As discussion with faculty experts from Dal’s Faculties for damage, the worst of it was in the Macdonald Building’s of Health and Arts & Social Sciences on October 11. science library, today known as University Hall. Its tall Pal- Meanwhile, over at the Nova Scotia Archives, ladian windows were blown in, sending glass flying every- manager Patti Bannister—a lecturer in Dal’s School where and shattering large globes inside. “So intense was of Information Management—and her team prepared the explosion,” wrote Dalhousie President Arthur Stanley an exhibit of never-before-seen pictures of the MacKenzie, “that windows did not fall out but were broken aftermath of the explosion. The collection, discovered into pieces from dust to the size of your finger and flung less than two years ago in an Ontario household, about like snow or hail so that even in this area of the city, form the basis of an interactive exhibit at the there are people cut.” Archives during Halifax’s annual Nocturne: Art at The Dal Senate convened for an emergency meeting at Night festival on Saturday, October 14, before making President MacKenzie’s house the night of the explosion, their way into the Archives’ collection. “It offers cancelling all classes until the new year and postponing ex- visitors a unique experience of life in Halifax ams. The eventual bill for campus damage came to nearly neighbourhoods after the explosion,” says Bannister. $20,000—the equivalent of more than $330,000 in 2017 For more of the stories behind the Halifax Explosion, explore the 100 Years, 100 Stories project—a partnership between Halifax Regional Municipality and several museums/archives—at 100years100stories.ca

dal fall 2017 23 “Within 15 minutes after the explosion, probably every student in the higher three years was rendering first aid”

dollars. President MacKenzie approached Andrew Carne- Scotia Archives, is titled “Dalhousie’s Part in Relief Work,” gie of the New York-based Carnegie Corporation, who had and credits more than 30 different students who were previously donated $40,000 to help construct the Macdon- known to have provided care and support to victims. Nota- ald Building, to ask for assistance in paying for the repairs; bly, nearly all of them are women—not surprising consid- Carnegie agreed to cover the costs entirely. ering how the First World War had affected the university’s In the weeks and months that followed, Dalhousie ex- student population. Total enrolment had declined more pertise was put to work taking stock of what had happened. than a third from pre-war totals. The Class of 1918 had seen Howard Bronson, professor of physics, completed the first its numbers dwindle from a high of 72 to a mere 20 who scientific research study on the explosion itself, a paper graduated that year, and—abnormal for the era—half were presented at a meeting of the Nova Scotia Historical Soci- women. ety in 1918. David Fraser Harris, professor of physiology, Many students made their way to the hospitals—Camp was recruited by the Halifax Relief Commission to compile Hill and Victoria General, in particular—where they spent a medical history. Dissatisfied with the content, however hours dressing wounds and feeding patients. Some ended (finding it “scrappy,” long and poorly balanced in its focus), up at the Nova Scotia Technical College (now Dal’s Sexton the commission shelved the report; Dr. Harris’s work was Campus), which became one of the city’s hubs for dis- lost for years until a medical student from the University of tributing medical supplies. Others helped hand out food Ottawa, working with Dal prof Jock Murray, located it in the and clothing, or did house-to-house visits to check up on Nova Scotia Archives in 1989. neighbours. Wrote the Gazette: “In any place where relief Then there’s Prof. MacMechan, who on December 15, work was progressing, the hospitals, the bread lines, the 1917 was asked by the Relief Commission to pen an official clothing depots, students were to be found.” history of the explosion. He accepted the assignment with Student Eliphal Nicholas ended up at the Halifax School some trepidation—“although not equal to it, I felt I could for the Blind; its residents were largely unharmed, but staff not refuse,” he wrote in his journal—but quickly got to were working to convert classrooms into a makeshift hos- work. He set up what became known as the Halifax Disaster pital for others in need. Nichols was charged with trekking Record Office, and with the help of Dal student John Mitch- to the Victoria General to let them know that the school ell and secretary Jessie MacAloney, started collecting corre- could accommodate 50 patients. “Can you wash cuts?” she spondence and arranging interviews to help document the was asked when she arrived. “Go in and work.” She dressed human experience of the explosion. wounds for two hours until she was almost faint, and then returned to the School for the Blind and helped clean children and tend to patients there well into the night. One of the most spectacular stories involved second-year MacMechan’s history went unfinished and unpub- student Margaret Wright and her classmate Mabel White. lished in his lifetime; the Relief Commission essentially lost Wright lived at the Halifax Ladies College, and following -interest in the project and MacMechan’s attempts to find a the explosion went to campus thinking that classes might commercial publisher proved fruitless. (His draft manu- still be on. In her travels, she came across White, who had script, lacking its final chapter, lived in the Dalhousie Ar- already torn apart her own clothes to make bandages for chives and was finally published in 1978.) But it’s thanks to others. They heard of a need in the direction of Rockhead his work that the stories of students like Florence Murray Infectious Disease Hospital, the northernmost hospital in and Mary Lee MacAloney have been documented for pos- Halifax. The students stuffed their pockets and muffs with terity. And their experiences were far from unique. bandages and iodine and made their way north, picking up “Within fifteen minutes after the explosion,” wrote the two more students (“Misses Josephine and Helen Crich- Dalhousie Gazette in January 1918, “probably every student ton”) en route. in the higher three years was rendering first aid, and the When the foursome arrived at Rockhead around 2 p.m., majority of students from every faculty were assisting in a the facility was “so dilapidated they thought it was not in- variety of ways as numerous as the needs they saw.” habited,” according to MacMechan’s notes. “The windows One document in MacMechan’s files, held in the Nova were broken, the doors smashed in, and the roof broken

dal fall 2017 24 down… They found the pipes burst, and the floors flooded. always ready for whatever might happen. They had to wade through water. Lying in the office on the But, 100 years on, it’s the horrors in the stories Mac- floor, they found 12 or 13 children, covered with blood.” Mechan heard that hit hardest: eyes ripped from sockets, Novices, all of them, to health care, the four students set faces sliced apart, children shivering until they breathed to work cleaning wounds and feeding patients as best their last breath. For students like Murray who intended ca- they could. Working on little sleep, they helped keep the reers in health care, the Halifax Explosion must have been a facility running for nearly two full days until replacement harrowing crash course. But for every medical student who help arrived. ran into the streets to help others, there were even more There are moments of levity to be found in MacMechan’s who were studying literature, law, science. What drove files, too—the experience of student Christine MacKinnon, them to put aside their fears, take a deep breath and do what for one, who found in her time at Camp Hill “very few [pa- they could? tients] that couldn’t joke.” One laughed about her fear that Perhaps that is what’s most impressive about the sto- her husband would go back to the front if he came home ries of the Halifax Explosion: in MacMechan’s notes, from war to a wife with a glass eye. Another, somewhat par- there are no trite explanations to be found of why so many anoid, had MacKinnon leave a soda cracker on her night- did so much to help, no easy platitudes or inspirational stand to test whether she could trust her bedside neighbor can-do sentiments. Students, like so many in Halifax, not to steal her belongings. One woman took pride in the became caretakers, emergency workers, cooks, transport— fact her hair was perfectly braided when the explosion hit, whatever was needed. They couldn’t help but help.

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Each year, the Dalhousie Alumni Association recognizes four alumni for their outstanding achievements and contributions. By Mark Campbell

the years, from the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Fel- encourages me to continue to try and do a bit The Lifetime Achievement lowship Prize and the Dr. Martin Luther King more before my race is run.” Award recognizes alumni for exceptional Jr. Achievement Award, to Order of Nova Sco- accomplishments in career and community tia and Order of Canada appointments. service Now Clarke, who is the current Parlia- The Volunteerism Award mentary Poet Laureate, is receiving recogni- recognizes alumni for outstanding volunteer Writer George Elliott Clarke (MA’89, LLD’99) tion from the Dalhousie Alumni Association, contributions to the community has a way of turning conversations about him- which has presented him with a 2017 Lifetime self and his accomplishments into grand nar- Achievement Award. Loran Morrison (BSc’11, BSc’14) always looks ratives honouring the African Canadian writ- “I don’t think there’s a Black writer in Nova forward to Wednesday afternoons. ers who stimulate him. Scotia that hasn’t been shaped by George,” Each week, this third-year Dalhousie Med- For nearly five decades, Clarke has been says El Jones, a professor, activist and writ- ical School student welcomes students and working to reclaim a legacy of what he calls er whose own work has been influenced by tutors alike to SHINE Academics, a volun- Africadian writing that reaches back to the ar- Clarke. “It’s more than the time he takes to teer-run free tutoring program she co-found- rival in Nova Scotia of Black refugees from the mentor and encourage young Black academics ed in 2013. Focused on science and math, the Civil War. His goal is to, as he puts it, “set the and writers. He almost singlehandedly gave a program, offered through the Halifax North record straight that there was never any peri- name to Africadian, or African Nova Scotian, Memorial Public Library, has had a significant od of effective silence, that there were always literature, so he led the way in having people impact on everyone who participates in it, in- intellectuals in our community. There erew al- recognize that we have a distinct culture and a cluding Morrison.

ways people who published work.” distinct literature to be proud of.” “When you volunteer in your community, ; D pearce nick Clarke is firmly part of that heritage, advo- Currently working on a poem to commem- you’re doing something that adds energy, ex- cating for equality and freedom through works orate the 200th anniversary of his alma mater, citement and meaning to your life,” Morrison such as his epic narrative poem Whylah Falls to Clarke is delighted to receive the award, even if explains. “That’s what SHINE has done orf me. his novel George and Rue, where he explored he thinks it may be a bit premature. “I see my- To see students who were certain they couldn’t Y A B ANN the racism that led his mother’s cousins to self as being in midcareer and not a terminus, do math now entering their second year of commit robbery and murder. His writing and but it’s a very good feeling to know my peers university is just incredible.” RIE advocacy have earned him many honours over believe I have a record of accomplishment. It Incredible is a good way to describe Morri- L

dal FALL 2017 28 - - - - - es the univer orking as a volunteer faculty in faculty orking as a volunteer es for Nova Scotia Immigrants, Keat es for to her alma mater over the years. That years. the over mater alma her to usan Keating-Bekkers S aculty of Dentistry, it would have a sig have aculty of Dentistry, it would Whether w “I was humbled,” Keating-Bekkers says of “I was humbled,” Keating-Bekkers says “Susan does not wait to be approached,” “My goal is to provide oral health care to as “My goal is to provide oral health care to larke, C the honour. “I’ve never done this for attention done this for never the honour. “I’ve of to donate their time or money to the Faculty to quality oral care and it improv the F ing-Bekkers has demonstrated a high level of ing-Bekkers has demonstrated a high level would be great.” would win-win.” many people as possible,” Keating-Bekkers many nificant impact for everyone. Students receive receive Students for everyone. nificant impact munity. It was crystal clear that if I supported munity. It was crystal clear that if I supported great learning experiences, people gain access great learning experiences, people gain access explains. “Dalhousie has outreach programs explains. “Dalhousie has outreach programs establishing funds such as Oral Health Care or limelight. But if just one person is inspired devotion is being recognized with the 2017 A. 2017 the with recognized being is devotion Gordon Archibald Award from the Dalhousie from Gordon Archibald Award service structor, creating a scholarship in her name or sity’s dental program immensely. It’s a win- Initiativ Dentistry or anything that interests them, that Dentistry or anything and students that provide services to the com Alumni Association. lliot - - E eorge eorge G d d al alhousie D oran Morrison, Morrison, oran L 2017

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P O dal F T M O R F recognizes alumni for outstanding recognizes SE d I r KW a C SHINE has grown considerably from its SHINE has grown considerably from its ve full access to dental care. ve Through her extensive volunteer work and volunteer Through her extensive O L the university’s educational experience, as the university’s ing along for the ride. It is the light of my life.” life.” the ride. It is the light of my ing along for what comes next for the program. “SHINE has what comes next for in, I only know it what direction it will move go will continue to grow and I am absolutely volunteer contributions to participating, and Morrison is excited to see participating, and Morrison is excited to humble beginnings, thanks mainly to word humble beginnings, thanks mainly to word ha community, appreciate her for all she’s done.” community, appreciate her for fall, more than 70 students are of mouth. This of Dalhousie Faculty of Dentistry professors, of Dentistry professors, of Dalhousie Faculty says. “I hope Loran realizes how much we, the “I hope Loran realizes how much we, says. students and patients alike quite like Susan financial gifts, Keating-Bekkers is enhancing sisting students in completing their studies Few people have brought smiles to the faces brought smiles to the faces people have Few Keating-Bekkers (DDH’91) has. always evolved in an organic way. I don’t know in an organic way. evolved always and ensuring that marginalized communities C The A. Gordon Archib Aw - - - - and SHINE have certainly helped certainly have SHINE and otion has long inspired her friends graduate who is currently studying currently is who graduate Morrison “Loran is a revolutionary thinker, a visionary “Loran is a revolutionary “SHINE acts as a platform for people to be to people for platform a as acts “SHINE tinue to change the world.” back despite the demands of her studies, work back despite the demands of her studies, work ticipated in the program. Josh Creighton, a to change the lives of students who have par of students who have to change the lives in Mae Sot, Thailand, providing education in Mae Sot, Thailand, providing education Such dev SHINE way and it is being recognized with the 2017 way leader and nothing short of an inspiration to launching Sistema NS, a music tutoring pro gram for youth, and she spent three months youth, gram for goes far beyond improving grades. beyond goes far everyone who has the pleasure of meeting her,” everyone come leaders in our community,” Creighton she does and I have no doubt that she will con she does and I have says SHINE co-founder Chloe Zinck (BSc’16). SHINE co-founder says son, who has consistently found ways to give to give ways son, who has consistently found Dalhousie Alumni Association Volunteerism Volunteerism Dalhousie Alumni Association and health-care services to Burmese refugees. and health-care services to Burmese refugees. and family to make a difference in their own to make a difference and family and her three dogs. She played a key role in and her three dogs. She played at Dalhousie, says the impact of the program at Dalhousie, says Award. “She carries this passion with her in everything “She carries this passion with her in everything

nick pearce; DANNY ABRIEL LEFT, Omar Gandhi (BEDS’03, MARFP’05). ABOVE The 2017 DAA Award recipients with President Florizone at the annual Alumni Dinner.

says Faculty of Dentistry professor Ange- “One of the worst things you can do,” ex- who has known Gandhi for nearly ten years. la Nowe (DDH’94). “She identifies a need plains the architect, “is take any success you “His drive, vision and commitment to quality and then creates an opportunity to give back. have for granted, because then you become so are truly rare and have inspired the rest of us Through her generosity, she has made a signif- motivated by the fear of losing it, you’re afraid to continually produce better work.” icant contribution both to the advancement of to take risks.” That work, which includes projects such our university and the wider community.” It is a philosophy that has worked well for as Moore Studio in Hubbards and the Float Keating-Bekkers continues to volunteer Gandhi. He established two highly success- house in Purcell’s Cove, demonstrates a deep with the Faculty of Dentistry and supplement ful architectural studios—one in Halifax and appreciation of place and material—some- the funds she has created to ensure they ben- one in Toronto—before celebrating his 40th thing inspired in part by Gandhi’s Dalhousie efit students, patients and professors for years birthday. Publications such as The Globe and experience. to come. But if an opportunity presents itself to Mail, Canadian Architect Magazine and Wall- “There aren’t many schools of architecture do more, Keating-Bekkers is ready to step up. paper* have sung his praises. He was invited to where you have an opportunity to go out and “There is always a need for more programs participate in the Architectural League of New build things with your hands,” Gandhi says. and treatment, and there are ways to go be- York’s Emerging Voices Lecture Series. And he “Dalhousie gave me those opportunities, all yond the funds and programs we have now,” has received the 2014 Canada Council for the while emphasizing the importance of doing Keating-Bekkers says. “Dalhousie gave me Arts Professional Prix de Rome—the nation’s work that is regionally inspired and feels very the knowledge and skills to do what I do, so highest honour for young architects—as well much of a place.” whatever I can do to support the university in as two Atlantic Woodworks! Awards. As for what’s next, Gandhi says, “I dream of delivering education and oral care, I’ll do it, Now, Gandhi has added the 2017 Chris- being able to produce a beautiful public space because that makes me happy.” topher J. Coulter Award from the Dalhousie that makes people from all backgrounds and Alumni Association to his remarkable resume. demographics feel happy and welcome. That The warda recognizes the achievements of would be my absolute all-time goal: to create The Christopher J. Coulter alumni age 40 years or under. something that touches everybody.” Award recognizes recent graduates “I’m originally from Ontario, so I didn’t for innovative accomplishments and grow up here in Halifax,” Gandhi says. “But Watch for more on Lifetime contributions to society, the community it is home for me now, and it feels really nice Achievement recipient George Elliot and Dalhousie when your family—the university you attend- Clarke and his commemorative poem ed and the city you live in—tell you that they’re about Dalhousie in the Winter 2018 L Omar Gandhi (BEDS’03, MARFP’05) has al- proud of you.” issue of DAL Magazine. RIE ways made a point of prominently displaying “I can’t think of anyone more worthy of this B A rejection letters for projects and award sub- award,” says Eric Stotts, a Halifax-based ar- Y A missions in his studio. chitect and sessional instructor at Dalhousie D NN

dal FALL 2017 30 DANNY ABRIEL AGM.Dalhousie.1/4 ad.10.17.indd 2 e 902-499-3041 Broker Ernie Buote, FRI,EPC rnie ErnieBuote b@domusre alty.n s.ca At Domus,real estate ismore thanbuildings and I have assisted many DalhousieUniversity faculty Halifax ismy community, let me showyouwhy. and alumniwiththeirbuying andsellingneeds. �ixtu Contact meto discusshow Icanbeofservice. res; aboutpeopleand homes. it’s www.domusrealty.ca 2017-10-11 2:23 PM “You need to have a fire in your belly.”

Spotlight A passion for research As Dalhousie’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience celebrates its 70th anniversary, one of its first PhD graduates reflects on a lifetime of pioneering research.

ou need to have a fire in your belly.” That’s how Barrie Frost Dr. Barrie Frost (PhD’67, Psychology) sums up the secret to a successful research (PhD’67) is known career. Dr. Frost was the one of the first PhDs to graduate from internationally for his “ the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience—then sim- extensive research in visual and auditory ply called the Department of Psychology—in 1967. Today, he is neuroscience and knownY internationally for his extensive research in visual and auditory is a pioneer in neuroscience and is a pioneer in understanding how the brain processes understanding how hearing and sight. the brain processes Born in New Zealand, Dr. Frost obtained his bachelor’s and master’s hearing and sight. in psychology from the University of Canterbury. His interest in visual, hearing and perception began while working at the University of Sydney. After being accepted at multiple universities for his PhD work, he received a compelling letter from Henry James, then head of Dalhousie’s clude work to help Parkinson’s patients move, low frequency hearing in Department of Psychology. “He wrote me a beautifully crafted letter, birds and human visual processing. about four pages long with encouraging offers,” said Dr. Frost, includ- During his career, Frost has received many honours including the ing the offer of his own newly equipped lab and joint supervision from Rutherford Scholarship of the Royal Society of London, the Canadi- Drs. Werner Honig and Lorin Riggs (Brown University). an National Health Research Scholarship, the James McKeen Cattell During his time at Dal, Dr. Frost had the opportunity to meet a Award, Queen’s Alumni Prize for Teaching Excellence, Queen’s Uni- number of experts and visiting researchers. His most memorable visit versity Prize for Excellence in Research, the Alexander von Humboldt was with Harvard University’s Dr. David Hubel, a Nobel Prize win- Forschungspreis Research Prize and the Honorary LLD from Concordia ner. “I had a marvellous interchange with Dr. Hubel. When he re- University. In recent years, he was the recipient of the Natural Science turned to Harvard he wrote me a long hand written letter explaining and Engineering Research Council (Canada) Award of Excellence, was the intricacies of recording single nerve cells in the brain and how to a finalist for the NSERC Herzberg Gold Medal for Science and in 2003 make electrodes. These sorts of things are inspiring and influential,” he received the prestigious Hebb Award from the Canadian Society for says Dr. Frost. Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Science. After graduating from his PhD, Barrie completed a post-doctor- Today, Dr. Frost’s passion for learning continues. His research in- al fellowship from the Department of Physiology and Anatomy at the terests include work on water fleas, owls and birds of prey, as well as University of California, Berkeley. For the last 48 years, he has been at investigating the migration paths of butterflies and moths. He and his Queen’s University and is Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Biology colleagues recently discovered Australian moths are using the Earth’s d and Physiology. He and his collaborators have carried out a broad range magnetic field to migrate. “We’ve got an atlas of the whole moth brain e t of research on how networks of neurons in the brain process various and we’re going in to see if we can find cells in there that respond to the i

types of visual and auditory information. Other research projects in- magnetic field,” he says.—Jocelyn Adams subm t

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dfonor pro ile A legacy of loyalty Dalhousie introduces the MacLennan Society to recognize the university’s most loyal donors. By Elizabeth MacDonald

od MacLennan (BSc’60, LLD’98) recalls the moment well. It was the years, he generously shared his time and talent with a host of local after his first year at Dalhousie and the freshman student’s strong and national organizations, including his own family foundation and marks had earned him a modest scholarship. Scouts Canada. In 2005 he received membership in the Order of Cana- When the Truro native shared the news with his parents, Ma- da for a wide variety of his philanthropic work. cLennan’s father said, “Look, there are students who could use But few causes were as close to his heart as Dalhousie. Rthe money more than you. Ask Dalhousie to enter the scholarship on “I come from a proud Dal family going back three generations,” says your academic record, but donate the money back so someone else can MacLennan. “My father and two of his sisters graduated in the 1920s. In benefit.” fact, his sister Electa founded the School of Nursing, and our family es- The young MacLennan did exactly that. Thus began a 50-year legacy tablished a bursary in her name. My father always supported the annual of giving to Dalhousie University. MacLennan never could have imag- fund, and I started donating in the mid-sixties after I returned to Nova ined all these years later his alma mater would establish a society in his Scotia.” And he never stopped. name—one which recognizes the university’s most loyal donors. The While MacLennan contributed regularly to annual funds and sup- MacLennan Society recognizes donors who have supported Dalhousie ported capital campaigns, he never forgot the impact of that first gift. for 50 years (within a 60-year span), 25 years (within a 30-year span), “Many of our students need financial help in order to pursue their Dal and 10 years (within a 15-year span). education,” he explains. “So I decided to establish bursaries.” In honour of his parents, Charles and Mary—both of whom loved the The MacLennan Society: Honouring loyalty arts—MacLennan endowed four bursaries in perpetuity: two in theatre, MacLennan holds the honour of being the first alumnus to have con- two in music, valued at $2,500. Every year, he makes a point of meeting tributed for 50 consecutive years to the university—a distinction that the recipients. “Besides being strong academically, they’re committed surprises the modest donor and volunteer leader. “The idea of conti- to creating a career in the arts,” explains MacLennan. “Seeing these nuity never entered my mind,” says MacLennan. “Supporting my alma students succeed inspires me to continue doing what I’m doing.” mater was just something I did every year.” To mark the 50th anniversary of his graduation from Dal, MacLen- The MacLennan Society, introduced during Dalhousie’s annual do- nan established a fifth bursary, this one in molecular biology and ocean nor recognition event on November 7, celebrates dedicated donors at science. The science grad chose to honour two outstanding professors: all levels who, like MacLennan himself, consistently help Dalhousie do Ronald Hays, who brought ocean science to the university in the 1960s

what it does best: offer a stellar education to all. MacLennan’s loyalty and established the graduate program, and Dixie Pelluet, a much-be- SUBM and steadfast support of Dal is an inspiring story of support and the im- loved biology professor. pact those who choose Dalhousie play in the role of the university. “I wanted to ensure their names and legacies lived on at Dalhousie,” E I TT says MacLennan. D ;KE Fo llowing a family tradition LLY C L ARK His father’s early lesson in giving back ignited a passion for philanthro- Driving medical innovation py and community building that defined Rod MacLennan’s life. Over In 2000, MacLennan brought his highly-regarded leadership skills to

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SUBMITTED;KELLY CLARK “Dal values lifelong learning and Open Dialogue is one of the many ways we’re able to offer it.”

Programs Sparking conversation A new program aims to bring the Dal community together for lively conversation and learning opportunities.

ew things bring people together like great conversation. And that’s brought female leaders in the STEM fields together for a discussion fo- the impetus for Open Dialogue, a new program introduced this fall. rum and networking event this fall. Open Dialogue is an opportunity to collaborate, discuss, chal- In October, the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences and Health col- lenge and otherwise engage in meaningful and thoughtful conver- laborated with the Dalhousie Art Gallery as part of the Gallery’s exhibit sation. From mentorship panels to lectures to discussion forums commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. Fac- Fcovering current issues and historical events, the offerings will be as ulty members from Arts and Social Sciences, Health and Architecture unique and varied as the subject matter. and Planning explored the lasting effects on Sheila Blair-Reid (BComm’86), executive director of alumni en- communities and health care following gagement, says the program is an excellent way to bring alumni, the explosion that devastated the students, the greater Dal community and members of the pub- city in December 1917. lic together for thought-provoking discussions and valuable With events planned learning opportunities. throughout 2018 (in- “Knowledge sharing can be invaluable when it comes cluding those hosted by to guidance and information. That’s as true for students alumni chapter volun- as it is for our alumni. As a community, Dal values life- teers nationally and long learning and Open Dialogue is one of the many internationally), Open ways we’re able to offer it,” she says. Dialogue’s range of en- Last academic year several faculties hosted mentor- gaging and informative ship panels, which have become increasingly popular topics offer something among students and alumni alike. It’s an opportunity for everyone. for students to connect with and learn from members of For more information the alumni community. on Open Dialogue and oth- Dental Hygiene in the Real World, a panel discussion er events, visit alumni.dal. hosted by the Faculty of Dentistry last spring, featured dental ca/events.—Fallon Bourgeois hygiene alumni with a variety of experiences. The event attracted more than 75 percent of the graduating class. “It was such a great opportunity for students to see the exciting possibilities for their own careers,” says Shau- na Hachey (DDH’04, BDH’12), who moderated the event. “Alumni provided insight on a variety of topics from ethics to the importance of giving back to the community.” Beyond mentoring events, Open Dialogue has also

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dal FALL 2017 40 between Anbaric of of seven who received the of Ryerson University and identifying future trends and efforts to end homelessness. Wakefield, Mass. and the award on May 3, 2017 at the was ranked the best among strategies for commercial Find the video by searching Ontario Teachers’ Pension Canada Eagle Awards held in 60 North American initiatives real estate portfolios. Rad the book title on YouTube. Plan. He is based in Montreal. Montebello, Que. Stephanie by UBI Global, a research was nominated for the The company develops is the daughter of David and organization that benchmarks award by Jacob Ritchie, long-distance transmission Shirley Gardiner of New incubation programs. For BEng’03, HRM Urban Design ’14 projects and microgrids to Waterford, N.S. Stephanie more information, visit www. Manager. This nomination Ly le Quinn, BA, is pleased help integrate more green has worked as an account portlmedia.com. was supported by MP A ndy to announce his new role power resources across manager for GE Water Fillmore, BEDS’91, as Manager, Business North America. and Process Technologies MURP’92, Councillor W aye Development & Events with in Medicine Hat, Alberta ’11 Mason, BA’06, N athan Dalhousie University’s Event & Al vin Thompson, BTech since January 2012. Her K ourosh Rad, BCD, Rogers, MPlan’08, Conference Services office. (NSAC), recently graduated nickname there is “Bulldog received the prestigious Architecture49’s Abigail with a PhD in geography from – the competition crusher.” Canadian Institute of Planners MacEachern, Southwest’s the University of Western She has taken five of the six (CIP) national President’s E ric Burchill, MBA’03, ’16 Ontario in London, Ont. accounts previously held Award for Young Planners. and WSP Sweden’s Charlotte Bryce Tully, MSc, joined Originally from Trinidad by GE’s competitor in the The award was presented Hauksson. Basketball Canada as the and Tobago, Thompson’s Medicine Hat area. She has at a conference in Calgary Mental Performance Coach thesis focuses on Tobago worked very hard to achieve and is in recognition of Rad’s for the women’s national and is titled Towards New this award and we, her family, diverse planning background ’13 team. Since completing his Perspectives in Integrated are very proud of her and her and his contributions to the A ndrea Landriault, BA, Master’s degree in December Coastal Management: accomplishments in just five community at large. Based is the author of a children’s 2015, Tully has been working Prospects for Responding to years with the company. in Halifax, Rad immigrated book about homeless rights at the Canadian Sport Changes Affecting Coastal to Canada from Iran with entitled I May Not Have A Centre Atlantic as a Mental Area Tourism Systems. his family in 2007. Rad Home, But I Have Rights. Performance Consultant, ’09 is now Vice President of For several months she working with national N icholas Wilson, BA, Mark Trueman, BComm, Research & Development has been working with a development team athletes is the Team Lead for the graduated from the MBA Oil with Compass Commercial group of current or formerly and provincial athletes from a Calibration and Validation & Gas Management program and under the leadership of homeless clients in Calgary variety of sports. Group at Planet, an Earth at Robert Gordon University Rrobe t Richardson, on publishing the book to Observation satellite company (Aberdeen, Scotland) in 2015. BComm’84, responsible for generate funds to include the with the largest satellite Having started his career in voice of lived experience in constellation in world. Planet Nova Scotia’s offshore oil and is based in San Francisco, gas sector, Mark relocated to Calif. and is close to meeting Calgary, Alta. in 2011. 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dal FALL 2017 41 The Legacy Effect Wickwire Bursaries Hundreds of Dalhousie engineering students, like Janna Boutilier, have benefited from Lloyd Wickwire’s generosity. He was inspired by his mother’s tenacity and the struggles he and his brothers faced.

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Frederick Lodge D erek Sidney Davis, A nne Rosslynn Hiltz, in memoriam Harrigan, BEng’62, Halifax, PhD’72, Dartmouth, N.S., on BScPH ‘83, Bedford, N.S., on N.S., on May 25, 2017 August 7, 2017 April 5, 2017

Cl arence E Cox, DDip’40, Vernon William Sobey, Muriel Jean (Higgins) James Norman Leary, Greig MacLeod, LLB’83, on July 29, 2017 MD’53, Surrey, B.C., on May Magee, DTSN’62, Halifax, BSc’72, Halifax, N.S., on April Halifax, N.S., on May 27, 2017 16, 2017 N.S., on August 7, 2017 29, 2017 The Legacy Effect Albr e t Wilansky, BA’41, C yril Kofie Daddieh, BSc’42, MA’44, Bethlehem, Rrobe t Norman Gl adys Marguerite Rrobe t Douglas PhD’84, Liberty Township, Penn., on July 3, 2017 Anderson, MD’54, Smith, DNSA’62, Glace Bay, McKelvie, BSc’72, Halifax, Ohio, on April 8, 2017 Wickwire Bursaries PGM’59, LLD’09, Halifax, N.S., on June 3, 2017 N.S., on July 12, 2017 Ei d th Louise (Moore) N.S., on August 18, 2017 Bever ly Jean (Reid) Anthony, BA’42, Grimsby, Joann Cy thia (Williams) R obin Norman Calder, Milton, BSc’84, Woodstock, Ont., on June 11, 2017 Rs os Douglas David Eisner, DTSN’64, LLB’73, Halifax, N.S., on April N.B., on May 1, 2017 Hundreds of Dalhousie engineering Anderson, LLB’54, West Bridgewater, N.S., on April 5, 2017 G ordon Osborne Taylor, Vancouver, B.C., on May 13, 30, 2017 Scot t Sheldon students, like Janna Boutilier, have BEng’46, Halifax, N.S., on 2017 G ary James Collier, Sutherland, BComm’84, April 10, 2017 Shirley Ann Allena BSc’74, BEng’76, Whitby, Porters Lake, N.S., on July G eorge E Clark, BSc’54, Hambrick, BA’64, BEd’65, Ont., on July 14, 2017 31, 2017 benefited from Lloyd Wickwire’s A ngus N Gillis, DDip’47, on DDS’58, Halifax, N.S., on June Halifax, N.S., on July 30, 2017 July 27, 2017 16, 2017 A ngus Munroe Robert Ritchie Wheeler, Su san Marian Loring, Johnston, MA’74, PhD’85, BA’84, LLB’87, Halifax, N.S., generosity. He was inspired by his K enneth Ross Ainslie, Margery Una Morris- MA’64, Oakfield, N.S., on June Halifax, N.S., on April 9, 2017 on June 21, 2017 DDip’48, Halifax, N.S., on July Oakley, MD’54, Dartmouth, 12, 2017 mother’s tenacity and the struggles 1, 2017 N.S., on April 12, 2017 Suryakumar K wan Hoh Jee, BSc’85, I an David Morrison, Purshottam Master, MCSc’87, Halifax, N.S., on Wla il i m Duncan Anderson, Anneke Jans Leucretia BA’64, Charlottetown, P.E.I., PGM’74, Campbellton, N.B., May 12, 2017 he and his brothers faced. BComm’49, Kelowna, B.C., on (Wilson) Henderson, on May 15, 2017 on June 1, 2017 April 22, 2017 BA’55, Truro, N.S., on May K evin C McNamara, Read more about the Wickwire family at 14, 2017 George David Douglas, Mat t hew John BSW’85, Sydney, N.S., on D avid Sherman Inkpen, MD’65, Moncton, N.B., on McPherson, BComm’74, May 1, 2017 dal.ca/donors/wickwire. BComm’49, Dartmouth, N.S., Margaret Ann (Currie) May 7, 2017 Halifax, N.S., on April 18, 2017 R aven Spanier on June 4, 2017 MacDonald, BA’55, West , BEdS’87, Vancouver, B.C., on June 20, Barbara Rose Scott, G rant Thomas Fillmore, MARFP’88, Moncton, N.B., on Al an MacDonald, BEng’49, 2017 DEd’66, BA’69, BEd’69, BA’75, Shelburne, N.S., on July 17, 2017 Halifax, N.S., on June 24, 2017 Halifax, N.S., on July 22, 2017 July 9, 2017 George Earle Wight, H elen Marguerite Daon l Roney Stewart, D eanna May (Dicks) S teven Gordon Zatzman, MacRae, CPA’88, Halifax, BA’49, Calgary, Alta., on April BComm’55, Basking Ridge, N.J., on April 17, 2017 Silver, DDH’66, Halifax, LLB’75, Halifax, N.S., on May N.S., on May 27, 2017 28, 2017 N.S., on July 10, 2017 1, 2017 Mary Ethel Maitland Tanya Lynn (Fisher) E ric James Whyte, John MacArthur S tephen Alexander Desborough Lindsay, Broome, BA’91, BSW’98, DDS’49, Hillside Boularderie, Stewart, BA’66, LLB’67, Ward, BA’76, BEd’78, MSW’03, Elmsdale, N.S., on N.S., on May 5, 2017 BA’56, Avon, Conn., on August 9, 2017 Toronto, Ont., on June 11, Halifax, N.S., on May 20, 2017 May 18, 2017 2017 James Robert Fleming, Da on ld Edward Morris, I man Hol es, PGM’77, Bar bara Ann Legay, BEng’50, Peterborough, Ont., Sandra Christine Little- Baddeck, N.S., on April 3, LLB’93, Halifax, N.S., on June on June 7, 2017 MD’56, Halifax, N.S., on July 19, 2017 Morin, DEd’67, BEd’71, 2017 27, 2017 BA’71, MA’72, Halifax, N.S., Margaret Agnes John Freeman-Marsh, on May 12, 2017 Terrence Michael Peter D onald Scott Cole, (Peveril) Clattenburg, Punch, MA’77, Halifax, N.S., BEng’95, South Esk, N.B., on LCMus’51, Halifax, N.S., on BEng’58, Armstrong, B.C., on July 1, 2017 Rrobe t Michael on April 11, 2017 May 25, 2017 April 4, 2017 Napolitano, LLB’67, Gbril e t Francis Jennex, Portland, Me., on June 17, Tere sa Kathleen D arren R Newton, BA’96, James O’Neil Fitzgerald, BA’58, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 2017 Morrison, MLS’78, BEDS’98, MARFP’00, Saint Janna Boutilier, BEng’51, Halifax, N.S., on Baddeck, N.S., on June 20, Maartin, Netherlands Antilles, April 13, 2017 on June 26, 2017 Wickwire Bursary recipient Thomas Edward Dobson, 2017 on June 27, 2017 Thomas Beck Davis, MD’68, Halifax, N.S., on April Da on ld Edward Isnor, 1, 2017 A nn King Morse Lord, Ai n ta Mary Unruh, BEng’51, Saint John, N.B., on LLB’59, Halifax, N.S., on May 27, 2017 DDH’79, Leverville, N.B., on PhD’96, Halifax, N.S., on July August 1, 2017 R engaswami Rajaraman, July 9, 2017 30, 2017 C uorneli s William MSc’68, PhD’72, Halifax, Ben jamin Knowles Ai d tya Vikram Mishra Jan Darren Schives McGillicuddy, BEng’59, N.S., on April 12, 2017 , , Doane, MA’52, MD’62, Oakville, Ont., on June 6, 2017 BSc’80, PGM’84, MD’84, MBA’97, Halifax, N.S., on April Halifax, N.S., on May 5, 2017 Hre be t Frederick Halifax, N.S., on August 4, 21, 2017 Johnr Da by Chambers, Wallace, PhD’69, 2017 E trnes Holmes Gilliatt, We Can Help Gloucester, Ont., on April 19, K aren M MacNeil, BEng’52, Guelph, Ont., on BA’60, Redding, Calif., on If you’re thinking of including Dal in your estate plans, April 6, 2017 2017 Joel Peter MacLean, MLIS’02, Marion Bridge, N.S., June 22, 2017 BEng’81, Sydney, N.S., on on August 5, 2017 we can help you match your gift to your wishes. 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Reaching out, lifting up Improving diversity and inclusion on campus ensures that the next generation of scholars will be prepared to tackle the challenges of our time

In higher education, we often use initiative that provides youth across the phrase “STEM” to describe the Atlantic Canada with engaging, disciplines of science, technology, fun science activities at in-class engineering and mathematics. workshops and summer camps. Recently, some—like Universities • Our Faculty of Computer Science’s Canada—have broadened this to “Closing the Gender Gap” project, “STEAM” to recognize the important which aims to double the number role of the arts and humanities. of first-year female students in Either way, in many of these fields, 2018, with an overall target of underrepresentation—of women, 40 per cent women in its of historically-marginalized undergraduate student body groups—has been the norm. by 2021. The only way we can change There is much more orkw to this is by expanding access to be done. Going forward, we need education—reaching out into our to build on these and other past communities, opening doors, and current successes like the and creating new pathways into Indigenous Blacks & Mi’kmaq higher learning. Dalhousie’s Initiative in the Schulich School groundbreaking Transition Year of Law, PLANS (Promoting Program, for example, has been Leadership in health for African increasing access and the success Nova Scotians) and the Aboriginal of Black and Indigenous students Health Sciences Initiative. at Dalhousie for nearly 50 years. In doing so, not only will we That spirit of community outreach improve diversity and inclusion can be found in efforts across the on campus—thus enriching our university to promote participation classrooms, broadening our and diversity in STEAM subjects. contributions to the community, Among them: building a more vibrant scholarly In many fields, underrepresentation • Imhotep’s Legacy Academy, community. We will also help ensure of women and historically- which over the past 15 years has that the next generation grown from a small after-school of scientists and scholars are better marginalized groups has been the program to a province-wide prepared to push knowledge and norm. That needs to change. initiative that engages 650 junior innovation forward, and to tackle the and senior high school students great challenges of our time. That of African descent each year. will build a better Dalhousie—and a • SuperNova, a not-for-profit better world. –Richard Florizone

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