The Conference on Sustainability in Engineering
By: Nyah Lupick
From February 23-26, four delegates from Dalhousie University had the opportunity to attend the Conference on Sustainability in Engineering (CSE) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver. CSE is a yearly conference put on by the Canadian Federation of Engineering Students (CFES), that is meant to teach engineering students about sustainability and ways they can incorporate sustainable practices into their schools and future careers. Students come together from universities all over the country to meet and learn together.
The Student Affairs Committee
By: Cameron Archibald
Have you ever wanted a professor to just cancel a test, or wish the school could give you an extra GPA point? The student affairs committee can help! … Just joking, unfortunately we are not magicians, but we do our best.
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Photo caption: Members of the Dalhousie Organizing Committee for AEC 2023
Atlantic Engineering Competition 2023
By: Emilie Reid
On January 20th, 2023, 170 engineering students from across the Atlantic provinces travelled to Dalhousie Sexton campus to participate in the annual Atlantic Engineering Competition. Dalhousie hosted the competition this year, with 26 hard-working students responsible for organizing and planning every last detail. Dal students from all three campuses competed, along with students from UPEI, UNB, StFX, Memorial, Acadia, SMU, and UdeM. The competition consisted of eight categories: Junior Design, Senior Design, Consulting, Debate, Communications, Programming, Innovative design, and Re-engineering. Dalhousie covered almost every category with 40 competitors and created an ultra-competitive team. Students contested for the opportunity to win a coveted Atlantic scarf and a spot at the 2023 Canadian Engineering Competition hosted by the University of Waterloo in February.
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From Concept to Tabletop: DalBox Build a Board Game Challenge
By Prarthobee Tariq
Whether it’s a cozy family gathering, a lively social event, or a blackout night during a snowstorm, board games never fail to be a reliable and entertaining option. Recognizing that board games are a staple, DalBox Build a Board Game Challenge took place on Sexton Campus on the 10th and 11th of February and gave the participants a platform to showcase their creativity and ingenuity by constructing their own board games.
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