At the age of eight, John Yool fled his native Sudan. Now, he's partway into his second 蘑菇AV degree, having come to the university through the World University Service Canada's Student Refugee Program.

Students from across Sexton Campus have been spending their evenings this week in the basement of the Architecture Building, turning inspiration and collaboration into a vibrant display of colour for this Saturday鈥檚 event.

The 蘑菇AV Art Gallery teamed up with two Dal radiologists to try and solve some of the mysteries behind mummified Egyptian remains that have been in the university's possession for over 40 years.

Martha Crago (vice-president research) and Michelle Adams (School for Resource and Environmental Studies) were joined by 11 蘑菇AV alumnae as honourees at this week's Progress Women of Excellence Awards.

Tri-County Women鈥檚 Centre Executive Director Bernadette MacDonald delivered the School of Occupational Therapy's annual Kelly Bang Lecture last month. The event honours those whose research, practice, teaching and advocacy advances opportunities for women and marginalized adults.