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The Master of Resource and Environmental Management (MREM) program at Dalhousie caters to a wide array of interests in an already inclusive field. Whether students are interested in renewable energy, coastal zone restoration or habitat conservation and wildlife management, there’s an opportunity to take their passion and turn it into practice. Alum Victoria Sandre speaks […]

Traditionally, when we think of “career minded” initiatives, we think of focused job placements—but Dalhousie’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) questions the definition of “traditional” and digs deeper. FASS’ academic and experiential learning offerings can prepare students for a lifestyle and workplace grounded in Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI). Faculty (Acting) Dean Dr. […]

I remember the first time I visited Greenwich in Prince Edward Island National Park,” says Dr. Adam Fenech, director of the UPEI Climate Lab and interim associate dean of science for climate change and adaptation. “It’s a stunning place, and is home to multiple protected ecosystems. You really couldn’t have a more perfect setting to […]

[IMAGE-1] W e’ve all heard the saying: “It’s who you know in the job market.” Though many of us don’t want to believe it’s true, sometimes it really does boil down to the politics. Can you blame potential employers? If they know someone is reliable, hard-working, personable and qualified, why wouldn’t they go after them? […]

Jessica Wall had originally enrolled in a nutrition program with the goal of becoming a dietician. After completing a year in the program, she realized her real passion was in addressing the underlying causes of food insecurity. “I was interested in how food could be used as a tool to connect individuals in communities, rather […]

Sarah Dobson had always been interested in politics and political science. She was that junior-high student who was always running for student government and had a real interest in learning more about how Canadian institutions and international communities worked. She began her arts degree at Dalhousie University taking an array of general classes in political […]

Let’s face it, you don’t want a job that you can only count on for a year. Job security is hard to come by these days, and you want to be able to sleep soundly knowing that your skills are transferable (even in the wildest of job markets). The job market is—and has been—rapidly changing […]

Graduation days are fast approaching, or maybe they’ve already passed you by. Either way, you’ll probably be looking for that full-time gig pretty soon (if you haven’t already started looking). In this competitive job market, the need to know everything about your employer, their business and what their expectations of you are is overwhelming. Gone […]

As she prepared to start a four-year nursing degree, Denika Coakley, owner of DC Woodworks, quickly realized she wasn’t cut out for a long career in the medical sector. “I was visiting the nursing program and watching students give needles to dummies when I got faint and nearly threw up,” says Denika. “It was a […]

With the growing need for additional health-care practitioners, Valerie Broadnax knew she wanted be a part of something bigger in the health system, and to provide a well-rounded and natural approach to the wellness industry. Valerie was initially drawn to ICT Northumberland’s Massage Therapy Diploma Program because of their exclusive modality, Suikodo. She then solidified […]