Schedule
Please check back and continue to monitor your email for updates regarding New to Dal - Agricultural Campus programming.
New to Dal - AC programming will be held in-person on our Truro campus. Students will have access to additional supports and information virtually. Online components can be accessed at dal.ca/brightspace.
Masks are strongly encouraged when in public areas of buildings or when at large indoor gatherings. Please respect the comfort level of others with regards to masking and social distancing.
Get involved with New to Dal to win prizes! Students can earn points towards the New to Dal Cup or House Points by attending and checking into events on their DalMobile App or with your DalCard. Information sessions will offer door prizes, so you could walk away with some Dal SWAG following certain sessions.
Drop-in Events
Date & Location |
Event | Description |
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Mon - Fri Jan 9th - 13th 9:00am - 3:00pm |
New To Dal Check-in and Welcome Pack Pick-up *Packs are only available to students who begin their studies in the winter term. |
Check-in with Jeanne at Student Success to earn your first prize entry and pick up your welcome pack. Your pack contains items to help you participate in NTD events and is filled with Dal gear, and give-away items from the local community. |
Mon - Fri Jan 9th - 13th 9:00am - 4:00pm |
Pay Tuition and DalCard Pick-up |
Tutition and fees are due on January 20th, 2023 for the winter term. On-campus students will pick up their DalCard when checking in to campus housing. Off-campus students will need to pick up their DalCard from Enrolment Services. DalCards will be required to enter into prize draws at some events. Please remember to submit your photo for your DalCard prior to arriving on campus. |
Mon - Fri Jan 9th - 13th 10:00am - 4:00pm |
Shop for Textbooks and Dal Gear
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Drop-in during store hours to purchase course textbooks, school supplies, and Dalhousie-branded items. Info about required texts can be found at the Bookstore or in course outlines provided by instructors. Students may wait to purchase textbooks until after attending their first class. |
Monday, January 9th
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Monday, January 9th | ||
Instagram @acstudentsuccess 8:00am |
Instagram Welcome |
Join Student Success Advisor, Gillian for an update on New to Dal activities, including how to earn entries into prize draws by attending events, and participating in the Secret Agent challenge. |
Enrolment Services Centre, Cox Institute 10:00am-11:00am |
Campus Tour Tours are first come, first serve *Prize entry |
Join your NTD Leader for a 60 minute guided walking tour of campus and see all the best places to learn, study, and hangout! Families and friends are welcome to join. |
Student Success Centre, Dairy Building 10:00am - 12:00pm |
Ask Me! Booth *Prize entry |
Stop by and chat with staff, Peer Advisors and other campus supports with any questions you may have as you adjust to campus life. |
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6:00pm |
Spin with Tammy *Email rams@dal.ca to reserve your stationary bike |
Appointments are required to guarantee a spot in class. Appointments can be made up to 72 hrs in advance by calling 902-893-6660 or emailing rams@dal.ca. |
Tuesday, January 10th
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| Tuesday, January 10th | ||
Writing Centre, MacRae Library 11:45am – 12:30pm |
University Writing 101 *Prize entry |
The AC Writing Centre team can help all students build their skills and learn new tools to take their writing to the next level! In this session, the Writing Advisor will review all the services the Writing Centre provides, tips for improving writing, and avoiding academic integrity issues. The session will also include a mini-tutorial on using Zotero to improve your workflow and build citations and references. *Lunch is provided, including vegetarian options. If you are gluten free, vegan or have other dietary restrictions please connect with gillian.hatch@dal.ca to arrange for an option to meet your dietary requirements. |
Writing Centre, MacRae Library 12:30pm - 1:00pm |
Library Services 101 and Tour *Prize entry |
Join Librarian, Jaclyn for a quick tour of the MacRae Library to find the best study spots and learn how to access library supports quickly and easily online. Jaclyn will meet students at the Writing Centre, following the Writing for University 101 session |
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4:30pm |
Indigenous Student Collective Meeting | Meet with the Indigenous Student Manager, Keah Gloade and fellow students from the Indigenous Student Collective! Make important connections and begin forming supportive relationships with your peers at this casual session. Follow @dalacindigenous for more Indigenous events. |
Wednesday, January 11th
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Wednesday, January 11th | ||
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11:45am-12:45pm |
From Surviving to Thriving All you need to know about staying healthy at university. *Door Prize and Prize entry |
Meet the Health Services team as they give you tips to maintain your health and wellness at university. Learn what resources are available to support you and how to access them. All students, returning and new, welcome and eligible for the door prize. *Lunch is provided, including vegetarian options. If you are gluten free, vegan or have other dietary restrictions please connect with gillian.hatch@dal.ca to arrange for an option to meet your dietary requirements. |
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Friday, January 13th
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Friday, January 13th | ||
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12:00pm |
Fusine Fitness with Lorraine | Working from the inside-out, this class focuses on connecting with our breath and strengthening body muscles that help support us during our everyday activities. These low impact and light resistance standing and mat-based exercises will bring focus on core stability, flexibility and balance for a challenging, total body workout. This class is taught by Lorraine Crowe and is open to all DAL AC students and Langille Athletic Centre members. Modification are available for those who require them. |
Upper Level, Student Success Centre 1:30pm - 3:00pm |
Student Success Centre Meet and Greet *Prize entry |
Students are invited to meet with members of the Student Success team, including the new International Student Advisor, Vivian. Health Services will also be offering flu vaccines to any student who is interested in received their flu shot. No appointment required. Snacks and hot chocolate bar provided. All students are welcome. |
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7:00pm - 9:00pm |
Campus Staff Play "25 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview" by Ian McWethy |
When two college recruiters at a prestigious university need to fill one last spot to keep their jobs, twenty-five eccentric and dimwitted applicants are eager to come in for an interview. What seems like a simple task turns into a nightmare... A free event open to all students. Donations for the local Colchester Food Bank are encouraged. Doors open at 7:00pm and curtain is at 7:30pm. |
Saturday, January 14th
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Saturday, January 14th | ||
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7:00pm - 9:00pm |
Campus Staff Play "25 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview" by Ian McWethy |
When two college recruiters at a prestigious university need to fill one last spot to keep their jobs, twenty-five eccentric and dimwitted applicants are eager to come in for an interview. What seems like a simple task turns into a nightmare... A free event open to all students. Donations for the local Colchester Food Bank are encouraged. Doors open at 7:00pm and curtain is at 7:30pm. |
January 15th - 21st
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Sunday, January 15th | ||
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2:00pm |
Home Volleyball Game for Bell Lets Talk | Cheer on our volleyball team at this home game as they face off against the University Kings College team. Bring your cowbells and make some noise, Aggies! Follow @dalrams to stay up to date with all home games and tournaments. |
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6:00pm |
Kickboxing with Jen | This class teaches kicks, punches, blocks and other defensive techniques. Shadow kickboxing and pad training round out the class which aims to provide cardiovascular and muscular fitness within a fun and safe enviroment. |
| Tuesday, January 17th | ||
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7:15pm - 8:00pm |
Langille Athletic Centre Tour *Prize entry |
Meet with Anne to tour the gym facility and services before grapvining-in to a line dancing class with Ashley. |
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8:00pm - 9:00pm |
Line Dancing *Clean, in-door footwear required |
Put on your dancing shoes and let Ashley lead you through an hour of dancing and fun! All experience levels are welcome. Line dancing is a choreographed routine that has a repeated sequence of steps, and we dance to a mix of music including country and today's hits. It's sure to be a laugh! |
| Wednesday, January 18th | ||
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12:00pm |
Yoga with Joy | Led by Joyful Yoga Studio instructors, Noon Yoga is open to all Langille Athletic Centre members and DAL AC students. We will safely warm up and get the breath and body moving fluidly through postures. Modifications and variety will be offered in every class to keep it accessible and satisfying as we move through the rest of our day. |
| Thursday, January 19th | ||
Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 11:00am-1:30pm |
Campus Community Expo *Prize entry |
Get involved on campus and connect with student supports including the Career Advisor, 2SLGBTQIA+ Advisor, and Ombudsperson. Connect with clubs and other students to gain practical skills related to your degree and interests. |
Multicultural Room, MacRae Library 7:00pm |
Medicine Pouch Creation *Prize entry |
The medicine pouch is a sacred item and usually contains the four medicines; tobacco, sweet grass, sage, and cedar. Join Keah Gloade to learn more about this traditional practise and create your own. Stay connected with other Indigenous activities by following @dalacindigenous on Instagram. |
January 22nd - February 2nd
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Thursday, January 26th | ||
Multicultural Room, MacRae Library 7:00pm |
Dreamcatcher Workshop *Prize entry |
The dream catcher is one of the most enduring and widespread symbols associated with Indigenous cultures in North America. Join Keah Gloade to learn more about this traditional practise and create your own. Stay connected with other Indigenous activities by following @dalacindigenous on Instagram. |
| Friday, January 27th | ||
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7:00pm - 9:00pm |
New to Dal AC Pub Trivia *Prize entry |
Ready for your first high-stakes university exam? Test your general trivia knowledge with host Andre Myette. Students will complete in their own teams, maximum of 10 students per team. Returning and new students welcome. Register your team here. Teams that pre-register will be entered into a seperate prize draw for $20 of Downtown Truro cash each. Win team and individual prizes, too! Pop and Bubly will be available for purchase from the DASA Barn staff. Cash only. Snacks will be provided. |
TBD |
Managing Wellbeing Snacks provided |
University brings with it new challenges, not all of which are related to academics. For many students this is their first time away from home, living independently, and making new friends as a young adult. It is an exciting and nerve-racking time. Learn ways to manage your wellbeing and the resources available to you as a student to help you face and overcome challenges encountered both in and out of the classroom. |