Dalhousie Earth and Environmental Sciences

06/01/2026

Happy Retirement to Norma Keeping, long time Administrative Secretary at Earth and Environmental Sciences. Norma retired on May 29th after 45 years at Dalhouise.

EES would like to thank Norma for her years of service. Her legacy of hard work, dedication and kindness will not be forgotten.

Congratulations, Norma! Wishing you a well-deserved retirement filled with good health, happiness, and new discoveries.

All the best from everyone at EES!

05/14/2026

How a Dal course helps shape the way students see the Earth - EES' John Gosse on Dal's Behind the Lecture series:

A popular Dalhousie Earth Sciences course immerses students in real-world hazards, blending virtual exploration, current events, and interdisciplinary learning to deepen understanding of the planet’s dynamic systems.

05/06/2026

2026 Earth Ring Ceremony - 30 rings were distributed, 14 to Dal grads (April 10, 2026, Milligan Room, LSC)

04/22/2026

Congratulations to Tessa Giacoppo and Lauren MacLellan recipients of this year's Marcos Zentilli Prize. Tessa was awarded best MSc poster presentation and Lauren was awarded best PhD poster presentation. The award, which was handed out at the annual EES graduate student research symposium and provides funds for use toward thesis research related expenses, celebrates the lifelong contributions that Professor Emeritus Marcos Zentilli has made in the field and to the department. We are grateful to Prof. Zentilli for funding the award, and for his continued interest and support of graduate research in EES.

Congratulations to all of the a graduate students for showcasing the excellent and diverse research being done in Earth and Environmental Sciences. A special shout out to Grad Society President Michael Powell for going above and beyond to organize the event, and to Graduate Affairs Student Representative Elahe Sirati for additional support.

04/22/2026

From nsenvironmentalnetwork
and the.abstract.cafe:

Join us at The Abstract Café in Halifax for a fun evening of environment-themed bingo. Plus! Break up the bingo with a riveting game of Nova Scotia Environmental Trivia!

Friday, May 1, Doors 6:00 pm, Event 6:30-9:00 pm, Bar 'til 10 pm

➡️ $15 to play, cash or card (or buy extra cards and increase your chance to win!)

➡️ $1000 worth of epic prizes, from gift cards to local businesses to outdoor adventure experiences!

➡️ Bar open 'til 10! Stick around and mingle with friends!

🔞 All ages welcome for games! 19+ after 9:00 pm

04/18/2026

Congratulations to all those who received awards at the 2026 Earth and Environmental Sciences End-of-Year Awards Banquet (April 17, 2026)

04/16/2026

NEW CLASS - Winter 2027

ERTH/ENVS 4601, Advanced Biogeochemical Cycles

The course will focus on a biogeochemical toolkit, with a focus on isotopes and biomarkers and how these are used to investigate global biogeochemical cycles.

04/15/2026

This Earth Day, help us turn sod into a pollinator paradise! 🌿

Join us April 22, 9–11 AM outside Cameron Hall to rake, sow seeds, and prep planting areas.

No experience needed—tools provided. Rain or shine!

04/15/2026

Exciting Environmental Research Internship Opportunity – Summer 2026 (Online or In-Person)

Application deadline: April 17

04/14/2026

Join us for the end of the year department banquet on April 17th, 7pm at Kieth's Brewery! We are doing a flash sale of $30 as it is the FINAL DAY to purchase your banquet tickets!

The link to sign up for the banquet is here:
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Payment can be made any day up until the event, but your registration form must be completed by TODAY!