Against the backdrop of an oft-distressing global political climate, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Micha毛lle Jean (former Governor General of Canada) brought an inspiring message of hope to Dal鈥檚 annual Shaar Shalom Lecture this week, one forged in humanity鈥檚 common bonds and inspired by a new generation of leaders and change makers.

An enterprising group of AV俱乐部 students set up a mock voting station on campus this week to raise awareness about when, where and how students can cast a ballot in this year鈥檚 federal election.

Highlights of presentations and decisions from the September 23 meeting of the AV俱乐部 Senate.

Watch the full ceremonies from Fall Convocation 2019, as well as videos of the honorary degree presentation and speech from filmmaker Selwyn Jacob and a special recognition for Chancellor Anne McLellan.

With an interest in the rehabilitation properties of cannabis, Alex Buckley turned to Dal's plant science program for his undergrad studies. Now, after graduation, he's worked with the Faculty of Agriculture to develop and launch a new online extended learning course on Cannabis Production and Management.