Dalhousie University

You are not alone. It is never your fault. We're here to listen

Robert DeVet — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 14:23:09 +0000

Dalhousie Student Union launches sexual assault and harassment phone line

KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) – A phone line at Dalhousie launched last week to provide 24/7 support and information for students who’ve experienced sexualized violence and gender based assault and harassment.

Former Dalhousie University president continues to get paid

Robert DeVet — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 18:35:08 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) – University presidents and senior administrators make an awful lot of money in Nova Scotia.

Part-time faculty files Labour Board complaint against Dalhousie

Robert DeVet — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 18:30:33 +0000

(KJIPUKTUK), HALIFAX - The union that represents part-time university instructors and teaching assistants at Dalhousie University has filed a Bargaining in Bad Faith complaint against its employer.

Being a dentist is not a right

Robert DeVet — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 15:34:10 +0000

Restorative justices a tool to change society, not a way to reinforce oppression and the status quo

I object to the prison system because it harms families and communities while punishing offenders with little regard for personal circumstance.

Leading by example

Robert DeVet — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:14:55 +0000

Dalhousie Student Union divests while university stands pat

K'JIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) – When their school failed to lead, Dalhousie students took matters into their own hands.

Hungry for learning

Robert DeVet — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 00:46:47 +0000

Students turn to food banks as tuition and cost of living rise

(K'JIPUKTUK), HALIFAX - Many people assume that the diet of the university student mostly consists of ramen noodles or frozen pizzas, food that can be hastily consumed in intervals between cla

Dal Board of Governors set to give update on divestment

Robert DeVet — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 23:39:40 +0000

(K'JIPUKTUK) HALIFAX – After more than a year of campaigning, a group of students will hear an update on whether Dalhousie University is going fossil free.&nbs

Dalhousie post-doctoral researchers unionize

Robert DeVet — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 16:30:21 +0000

Intellectual property, academic freedom, working conditions all big issues

(K'JIPUKTUK) HALIFAX - 150 post-doctoral researchers at Dalhousie University voted overwhelmingly in favour of representation by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC).

Jessica's Story: The fight for trans rights on campus

Robert DeVet — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:27:57 +0000

(K'JIPUKTUK) HALIFAX - Jessica Dempsey never wanted to be an activist — all she wanted was to be herself.

Dalhousie one step closer to divestment

Robert DeVet — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 13:34:17 +0000

K'JIPUKTUK, HALIFAX - Dalhousie could become the first Canadian university to pull its investment from the fossil fuel industry.

Dal offers new “student-centric” health services

Robert DeVet — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:19:54 +0000

Mental health, sexual health and alcohol abuse are the top priorities of Dalhousie’s Student Health Services, says Executive Director of Student Wellness, Verity Turpin.

Dal applauds sustainability accomplishments

Kendra Lovegrove — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:14:31 +0000

But group says fossil fuel investments undermine positive actions

K'JIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) –Dalhousie University president Richard Florizone spent Earth Day sharing the accomplishments of his Advisory Council on Sustainability and planting four trees on the Dal campus.

Nova Scotians want reduced tuition fees, increased government funding

Robert DeVet — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 21:57:59 +0000

Poll shows many Nova Scotians did not pursue secondary education because of cost

K'JIPUKTUK (Halifax) - Most Nova Scotians believe the affordability of post-secondary education should be a priority for the provincial government.

Rally in support of Jessica Dempsey calls for end to transphobia at Dalhousie University

Robert DeVet — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 13:18:56 +0000

A rally at Dalhousie University on November 7th called for accountability in the case of Jessica Dempsey.

Students in Halifax march against political apathy

Robert DeVet — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 20:35:14 +0000

Students from campuses across Halifax rally against political apathy on rising tuition, student debt and falling education standards.