Stephen Abbott

Apr 2, 2024 | dalgazette.com | Stephen Abbott

The release of ChatGPT in November 2022 rang alarm bells across university campuses like Dalhousie as schools rushed to develop policies for navigating the free-to-use AI software. Christian Blouin, the associate dean academic for the Faculty of Computer Science, said the conversation around AI at universities is often framed as an issue of plagiarism or “honesty vs.

Feb 16, 2024 | dalgazette.com | Stephen Abbott

A local duo who already raised over $4,000 in relief aid for Gaza is hosting a third bake sale at Tart and Soul on Saturday, Feb. 10 to collect donations for a Haligonian bringing his family from Gaza to Halifax. The Valentine’s Day-themed sale will feature a variety of baked goods from professional and home bakers, according to co-organizers Lucy Pauker and Emily Lawrence. The pair joined forces late last year hoping to find a way to respond to the crisis in Gaza.

Feb 7, 2024 | dal.ca | Stephen Abbott

A unique program at Dalhousie is offering burgeoning student leaders the opportunity to hone their skills by partnering them with senior leaders at the university. The Dal Student Leadership Academy, launched this winter, intends to help ensure future leaders like Dal Med student RJ Roggeveen are prepared to tackle some of the world’s most complex and urgent challenges.

Feb 6, 2024 | dalgazette.com | Jenna Olsen |Stephen Abbott

This February marks Halifax Public Library and the Black History Month Association’s 40th annual African History Month celebration featuring a month-long schedule packed full of events. The celebration kicks off the annual opening ceremony on Jan. 25 at 7 p.m., in Paul O’Regan Hall at the Halifax Central Library. The event will also be streamed online.

Nov 30, 2023 | dal.ca | Stephen Abbott

The busy holiday travel season is almost upon us, with accessibility top of mind for advocates who say the tourism industry still has serious work to do towards reducing barriers for people with disabilities.