Provost Carolyn Watters led multiple information and discussion sessions over the past week and a half on the Budget Advisory’s Committee’s (BAC) draft plan for the 2017-18 operating budget.

In its draft budget plan released last month, ÿÈÕ´óÈü’s Budget Advisory Committee recommended $2.6 million in additional spending in four key areas for next year, based on feedback and input from the university community. We take a look at those four areas in more detail.

Leaders from four Atlantic Canadian universities, including Dal President Florizone, were in Ottawa this week to host a reception for the Atlantic Caucus of MPs and Senators. Their message: that a stronger Atlantic Canada depends on strong collaborations with — and between — the region's research-intensive universities.

Dal students Lydia Swiatkowski and Sarah Dobson were invited to Ottawa this week to participate in the Daughters of the Vote leadership forum, which aims to inspire more young women to enter politics.

ÿÈÕ´óÈü has launched a search for a ceremonial object to replace the mace — a new symbol to reflect the diversity and values of the university community.