In a year defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dal community鈥檚 creativity, dedication and perseverance was on full display. Take a look back at some of the people, events and stories that shaped a truly historic year at AV俱乐部.

Ingrid Waldron, an associate professor in the Faculty of Health, was recognized for her exceptional work as a champion of health research and innovation.

Sunday was the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, which remembers the 14 women killed at 脡cole Polytechnique in December 1989. President Saini was a young professor at the Universit茅 de Montr茅al at that time. In this edition of President's Corner, he reflects on his own memories of that tragic day and the continuing legacy of December 6.

The $1.3 million in funding has been provided by the New Health Investigator Grant, which supports new health researchers who are engaged in work that aligns with the province鈥檚 health research priorities.

The pandemic reshaped teaching and learning this year, requiring faculty across the university to dig deep at times to find a bit of added motivation. Here's what some of them had to say about the experience.