BOLD AMBITIONS for an Enriched Student Experience
Computer Science prodigy Eric Demaine (’95), at 20, the youngest-ever professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The late Germaine Gibara (’70), founder of Dr. Clown, a nonprofit that brightens hospital patients’ lives through therapeutic clowning. John Noseworthy (’75), CEO of the Mayo Clinic.
All great leaders start somewhere. For these individuals — and many others — that journey began at Dalhousie University.
Through Bold Ambitions, we seek to deepen the University’s capacity to cultivate tomorrow’s leaders by bolstering student engagement. Studies show that if you involve students in experiences both inside and outside the classroom, they’ll do better academically. According to national rankings, Dalhousie students already grade their engagement far ahead of students at larger universities. We’re looking to improve on that engagement by building a supportive envelope around it.
We will do this by: creating learning communities in residence; engaging students living off campus; expanding health, wellness and career initiatives; increasing inclusiveness and diversity; and renewing student recreational facilities and spaces.
Opportunities for Support
Athletics and Recreation Facilities Revitalization Fund
Dalplex is well-used by more than 15,500 students, 3,500 staff and faculty and 6,000 community members. Yet, there is little question that our sport and recreational facilities are in need of substantive revitalization. Our goal is to renovate Dalplex so that it better meets today's fitness needs.
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$20 million
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Dalhousie Arts Centre Revitalization Fund
A renovated centre will shine as Atlantic Canada's premier venue for art and cultural events. Our Music and Theatre Arts student will benefit from revitalized spaces, to learn, create, practice, rehearse and perform, including a new, modern, 200-seat concert hall. They will also have access to the latest industry tools in sound recording, music technology, video and computing.
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$10 million
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Career Services
To serve the needs of today's market, Dalhousie will build on existing resources and create a high-end, well-reputed career support facility. This facility will provide programming for business startup, career counseling for students, and technological innovations that will enable students to develop electronic portfolios, conduct simulated interviews and interact with potential employers.
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$2 million
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International Leadership Service Awards
At Dalhousie, we currently host approximately 1,300 full-time international students from 106 countries. The awards will recognize the academic and community achievements of currently enrolled international students. By encouraging student leaders from the international community, Dalhousie will become an even more diverse and engaging environment.
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$1 million
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Science Outreach
A Science Outreach office will help Dalhousie show how science can serve our society. It will create programs for K-12 students that engage scientific learning at an early age. The Dalhousie Science Outreach office will use the brainpower of our researchers and the spirit of our students to create a culture of scientific know-how and understanding in Nova Scotia and Canada.
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$1.5 million
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Visiting Scholars Program
Leveraging existing programs such as the Fullbright Fellowships and other visiting scholar/artist programs, visitors from around the world will be given office or studio space, library privileges and other support. In turn, they will develop research programs and collaborations, offer public lectures and/or participate in Faculty of Arts and Social Science initiatives.
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$1.2 million
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Showcasing Social Sciences and Humanities
Many aspects of the social sciences and humanities will be showcased through open houses, special events, distinguished international speakers, summer institutes, and research clusters– with the overarching goal of profiling this important academic program and inspiring more undergraduate students to further their education in this area.
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$0.8 million
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Inspired by images of African famine in the mid-1980's, Peter Dalgish ('83) organized an airlift of supplies to Ethiopia.
The world may soon have a weapon against "super bugs" such as MRSA, thanks to Dr. Mathai Mammen ('89).
On co-op, Kaitlyn McNutt ('10) is investigating alternative wastewater disposal. At Dalhousie, she mentors first-year engineering majors and serves as assistant hockey team captain.
