Schedule
Please check back and continue to monitor your email and our social channels for updates regarding New to Dal Agricultural Campus programming.
New to Dal AC programming will be held in-person on our Agricultural Campus in Truro. Students will have access to additional supports and information virtually. Online components can be accessed at dal.ca/brightspace.
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. Information sessions will offer door prizes, so you could walk away with some Dal gear following events.
The 2023-24 NTD schedule is still under construction. Please note that event information may be updated as needed throughout July and early August. Any major changes to the schedule during New to Dal weekend will be shared with students via Instagram and the DalMobile App.
Drop-in Events
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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Enrolment Services Centre, Cox Institute Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm (regular fall hours) |
Pay Tuition and DalCard Pick-up See Sept 2nd for hours during student move-in |
Tutition and fees are due on September 19th, 2023 for the fall 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. Please remember to submit your photo for your DalCard prior to arriving on campus. |
Dal AC Bookstore, Cox Institute Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 1:00pm, 2:00pm - 4:00pm (regular fall hours) |
Shop for Textbooks and Dal Gear See Sept 2nd for hours during student move-in |
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. |
Student Success Centre, Dairy Building Tuesday, August 29th, 9:00am - 4:00pm Wednesday, August 30th, 9:00am - 12:00pm |
International Welcome SIN Application |
A representative from Service Canada will be on campus to process Social Insurance Number application for all international students. No appointment needed. Drop-ins welcome.
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Tuesday, August 29th
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Tuesday, August 29th | ||
Residence Office, Fraser House Begins at 8:30am |
International Student Move-in |
New International students can arrange to move-in to residence early to allow for participation in International Welcome events. Students are asked to email acitnl@dal.ca with their arrival information. |
| Jenkins Hall | Lunch | Free to all New to Dal AC students. |
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1:00pm - 4:30pm |
International Student Check-in Drop-in |
Students can stop at the check-in tent in the Horseshoe to meet with student support staff and pick up their Welcome Pack. Welcome packs are only available for undergraduate students. They can also use this time to apply for the Social Insurance Number with a representative from Service Canada, set-up in the Student Success Centre, Dairy Building. Students will also have some personal time with their family to explore the campus. |
| Jenkins Hall | Supper | Free to all New to Dal AC students. |
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6:30pm - 9:30pm |
International Student Welcome Shopping for essentials |
Free bus service to Walmart and Dollarama. Get the last-minute essentials from alarm clocks to sheets, and toiletries to Ziploc bags. |
MS Teams Link coming soon! 7:00pm |
Dal 101 | Learn university lingo, how to access digital platforms and tips for being successful in university. |
Wednesday, August 30th
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Wednesday, August 30th | ||
| Jenkins Hall | Breakfast | Free to all New to Dal AC students. |
Room 218, Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 9:00am -10:45am |
International Welcome Welcome and Truro Life |
The international students will be welcomed by Dean and Campus Principal, Dr. Gray and will have an opportunity to learn about the community and available resources. Student will also meet with their academic advisor to finalize course registration and discuss degree plans. |
Room 218, Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 10:45am -11:45am |
International Welcome Campus Tour |
Students will be taken to a 60-minute guided walking tour of campus and see all the best places to learn, study, and hangout. |
| Jenkins Hall | Lunch | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Bracelet required. |
Room 218, Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 1:00pm - 3:45pm |
International Welcome Health, Athletics and Campus Supports |
International students will learn more about the DSU health plan, Health Services, Athletics and other campus supports. |
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6:30pm - 8:30pm Rain Location: Room 218, Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library |
International Welcome CANCELLED Movie Night |
Students will enjoy a outdoor movie night in the Alumni Garden. Bring a blanket and snacks with you and enjoy the movie! Movie: Turning Red |
Thursday, August 31st
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Thursday, August 31st | ||
| Jenkins Hall | Breakfast | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Bracelet required. |
Room 218, Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 9:00am -11:30am |
International Welcome Academic Integrity, the Writing Centre and Student Panel |
Academic integrity is about being honest in the way you do your scholarly work. Join this session to learn about the rules scholars and students must follow to be good citizens of the academic community. Students will be introduced to the Writing Centre which can help them with essays, assignments, lab reports, presentations, and much more. Do you have question about your study and life here at Dal? Don't miss this chance to talk to our international student representatives. |
| Jenkins Patio, Jenkins Hall | BBQ Lunch | Free to all New to Dal AC students. International students will have an opportunity to meet with New To Dal Leaders, and Student Success staff. |
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12:45pm - 1:15pm |
International Welcome Student Success |
Students will learn about the services available at the Student Success Centre and how to access them on campus. |
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1:15pm - 2:00pm |
International Welcome Banking and exploring the community |
International students will be directed to a local bank branch to finalize their Canadian based bank account. They will also have an opportunity to explore the downtown area. Transportation is available leaving from Jenkins Hall, and will travel to Victoria Park directly after students have visited the bank. |
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2:00pm - 4:00pm |
International Welcome Visit Victoria Park |
Students will have the opportunity to explore Victoria Park, located just outside Downtown Truro. Victoria Park is a natural woodland that spans 3000 acres, enjoy walking and hiking trails, mountain biking, exploring nature and more. |
| Jenkins Hall | Supper | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Bracelet required. |
Friday, September 1st
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Friday, September 1st | ||
| Jenkins Hall | Breakfast | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Bracelet required. |
Room 218, Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 9:30am - 11:30am |
International Welcome Immigration Essentials, Scam Awareness, and Culture |
Students will learn about the important requirments about study permit, work permits and entry visa. We value your safety here at Dal! In this session students will learn about campus safety and cyber safety and how to protect themselves on and off campus. International students will learn about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and Indigenous culture within the universtiy and beyond. |
| Jenkins Hall | Lunch | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Bracelet required. |
Room 218, Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Able@DalAC Door prize |
Able@DalAC is an Orientation program specifically designed for new DalAC students who are receiving academic accommodations due to a disability or medical condition. Led by staff, faculty and students, Able@DalAC focuses on skill development and learning strategies that are essential to your success as a student. |
| Jenkins Hall | Supper | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Bracelet required. |
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7:00pm |
New to Dal Trivia International Theme |
Ready for your first high-stakes university exam? Test your international knowledge and earn points for your NTD Cup. Win team and individual prizes, too! Open to all students, new and returning, including Graduate students. Pop and Bubly will be available for purchase from the DASA Barn staff. Cash only. Snacks will be provided. |
Saturday, September 2nd
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Saturday, September 2nd | ||
| Jenkins Hall | Breakfast | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Bracelet required. |
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9:00am - 1:00pm |
New To Dal Check-in and Welcome Pack Pick-up Undergraduate students only |
Check-in to New to Dal to earn your first prize entry and pick up your welcome pack. Look for the tent and volunteers dressed in pink. 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. Register for New to Dal to guarantee your Welcome Pack. Event day registration and pack pick-up will be available on a first come, first serve basis for students who did not pre-register. |
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9:00am - 1:00pm |
New Student Move-in On-campus students |
New students living on campus are strongly encouraged to move-in on Saturday morning to allow for full participation in New to Dal activities in the afternoon. |
Dal AC Bookstore, Cox Institute 9:30am - 2:00pm |
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. |
Enrolment Services Centre, Cox Institute 9:30am - 1:00pm |
Pay Tuition and DalCard Pick-up
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Tutition and fees are due on September 19th, 2023 for the fall 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. Please remember to submit your photo for your DalCard prior to arriving on campus. |
Farmer's Market, Downtown Truro 10:00am - 12:00pm |
International Welcome Farmer's Market |
Walk with New to Dal Leaders to the local Farmer's Market to check out local food and craft vendors. Students can meet at Cumming Hall to walk to the market together. The walk to the Farmer's Market will take approximately 20 minutes. |
Student Success Centre, Dairy Building 10:00am - 12:00pm |
Access Supports and Health Services Drop-In Appointments | Students with questions about academic accommodations are invited to stop in and speak with the Accommodations Coordinator. No appointment needed. Office is located on the lower level within the Student Success Centre. Student with questions related to Health Services can stop by the campus health clinic to meet with a nurse, start a file, or learn more about available services. The Health Services Office is located to the left of the main door into the Student Success Centre.
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Centennial Ampitheatre, Cox Institute Lawn 10:00am |
Campus Tour | Join your NTD Leader for a 60 min guided walking tour of campus and see all the best places to learn, study, and hangout! Families and friends are welcome to join. Access to academic buildings will be limited. Tours depart at 10am, 10:30am, and 11am. |
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11:00am |
Logger Sport Demo | Stop by and check out members of our champion Logger sport team and they show-off their skills. |
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11:00am - 1:00pm |
Lunch Barnyard Grill Food Truck, and 902 Proud Ice Cream Cakes |
Free to all New to Dal AC students and their guests. Meal tickets can be picket up at New to Dal Check-in. |
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12:30pm - 1:30pm |
Friends & Family AMA
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We know that friends and family want to set their student up for success but that it can be hard to find the balance between being supportive and letting their student be independent. This informal session will give supporters an opportunity discover how they can support their student throughout the transition to university life. Hosted by Student Success Director, Residence Operations Manager, Food Services Director, & Campus Security. |
COX Institute - Indigenous Student Lounge 1:00pm - 2:00pm |
Indigenous Student Meet and Greet | A session for incoming Indigenous students to learn about Indigenous services and supports on campus, travel opportunities and to have a quick tour of the library. Students will be provided with a small takeaway gift for attending and a chance to meet other new Indigenous students. |
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2:00pm - 3:00pm |
Get to Know your Fellow Aggies | Make friends and build connections through fun activities to "break the ice" with your new classmates. Whether you prefer high-energy games or a friendly chat, there is something for everyone to join in. |
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3:00pm - 4:30pm |
House Cup Challenge Haybale Sculpting |
Bring that house spirit and get your creative juices flowing! Work together to build a themed sculpture from hay bales, then take a break for a free ice cream! |
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5:00pm - 6:00pm |
Supper | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Bracelet required. |
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6:00pm - 7:30pm |
Townhouse Meeting | Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant and as a member of the local community. Connect with other off-campus students, including those in leadership positions with DASA, and learn how to get involved with campus life as an off-campus student. Mandatory for all new students living off-campus. |
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6:00pm - 7:30pm |
Residence House Meetings | Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a residence student, meet other students within your House and student house leaders. Mandatory for all new students living in residence. |
Logger Sport Lot, behind Chapman House 7:30pm Rain location: TBD |
Welcome Bonfire | Join the campus community to celebrate the start of term and welcome new students to our campus community. Enjoy live music and S'mores! Pets and family welcome. Graduate students welcome. The theme of the night is 1950's pep rally! So, make sure to bring your cowbell, and school spirit. |
Sunday, September 3rd
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Sunday, September 3rd | ||
| Jenkins Hall | Breakfast | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Bracelet required. |
Room 218, Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 11:00am - 12:00pm |
Truro Start Meet & Greet | Connect with your fellow Truro Start students and meet with the program Coordinator. |
Student Success Centre, Dairy Building 11:00am |
Campus Tour and NTD Check-in | Join your NTD Leader for a 60 min guided walking tour of campus and see all the best places to learn, study, and hangout! Families and friends are welcome to join. Access to academic buildings will be limited. Students who missed NTD Check-in on Sept 2nd can stop in to pick up their Welcome Pack and check-in for their first prize draw entry. |
| Jenkins Hall | Lunch | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Bracelet required. |
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12:00pm |
Women's Soccer Exhibition Game
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Cheer on our soccer team at this exhibition game as they face off against the Cape Breton U18 AAA team. Bring your cowbells and make some noise, Aggies! |
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1:30pm - 2:30pm |
DiversiTea Circle Door prize |
Grab a free iced coffee or tea and learn about how you can help foster a welcoming and inclusive community at Dal AC through interactive activities in a safe and supportive environment. |
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2:00pm |
Men's Soccer Exhibition Game
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Cheer on our soccer team at this exhibition game as they face off against the Cape Breton U18 AAA team. Bring your cowbells and make some noise, Aggies! |
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2:30pm - 4:30pm |
DASA's Bubble Barn | Slip & slide into the new term! This silly, slippery soaker slide down the hill is sure to be a favourite memory! |
DASA Student Space, Student Learning Commons 2:30pm - 4:30pm |
New to Dal Creative Spaces | Chat with your NTD Leaders about what life at Dal is like. Play boardgames with new friends, craft personal mementos of your NTD journey, or simply relax in this casual, welcoming space. |
Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 2:30pm - 4:30pm |
Library Tours Door Prize |
Dal AC Librarians at the MacRae Library, Erin MacPherson and Jaclyn Chambers-Page, will be hosting library tours to showcase the amazing services the library has to offer. Join them for a quick 30 minute tour to learn how to access research supports, reserved textbooks and more. Tours will leave from the main information desk in the Student Learning Commons every 30 minutes. Students who join a tour will be entered into a prize draw. Can't make it to the guided tour? Want another chance to earn a prize from the Library? Find the 'hidden gems' in the Library that will take you on a self-guided tour! Find all the gems to be entered to win a gift basket. Contest runs from September 1-October 3, 2023. |
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5:30pm - 6:30pm |
Supper | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Bracelet required. |
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6:00pm 8:00pm |
DASA's Country Fair | Munch on popcorn, play classic fair games, and win fun prizes. All the fun of the fair, brought to you by Dalhousie Agricultural Students’ Association! |
Monday, September 4th
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Monday, September 4th | ||
| Breakfast | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Bracelet required. | |
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10:00am - 11:00am |
Mature and Transfer Student Coffee Door Prize |
Get to know your fellow mature and transfer students over a cup of coffee or hot beverage of your choice. |
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10:00am - 12:30pm |
FACT Fashion: An Exciting Intro to Groupwork, Arduino & Touch Input No experience necessary. |
Opened to all first-year students. Be prepared to have fun! This is an opportunity to attend a workshop designed to ignite a passion for technology, get a glimpse into computer science, while getting to know others at the Agricultural Campus! The workshop will delve into the world of Microprocessors. We’ll be using touch to create motion and light effects. You will learn to unleash your creativity and experiment with movement and light, briefly covering programming concepts and electronic circuit setup. |
| Jenkins Hall | Lunch Farm Safety |
Free to all New to Dal AC students. Bracelet required. Hear from farm staff about how to maintain your safety, the safety of your classmates and the animals when working on the farm for class, volunteering, and College Royal. Presentation begins at 12:30pm. |
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1:30pm - 2:30pm Rain location: TBD |
Line Dancing
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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. |
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2:45pm - 3:45pm |
TikTok #IRL Door prize |
Join representatives from International Student Mobility, Health Services and others for lightning fast, Pecha Kucha style, 10 minutes presentations telling you what you need to know about their role in supporting students. |
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3:45pm - 4:30pm |
New to Dal Leader AMA Door prize |
Hear from upper year students about their university experience. Students are free to ask questions in real life or you may submit questions anonymously from your phone. |
| Jenkins Hall | Supper | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Bracelet required. |
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5:30pm |
Riverbreeze Farm and Corn Maze | Make your way through the giant corn maze, play some barnyard games, and visit the petting zoo at Riverbreeze! Busses will pick you up and bring you back to campus- if you don't get lost! |
Tuesday, September 5th
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Tuesday, September 5th | ||
Cox Institute and Haley Institute 8:30am - 2:45pm |
Ask Me! | Still have questions about accessing services or finding your way around campus? Stop by one of our Ask Me! Booths located outside our main instructional buildings. Volunteers from the campus, including staff, Faculty, and upper year students will be there to help you out. |
10:30am-11:30am |
Meet Your Academic Advisor: BSc (Agr), BSc Bioveterinary Sciences, and BSc Truro Start
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Students are invited to meet with their specific program or major advisor. All new students are welcome, including transfer students and those joining Dal AC through an articulation agreement. Students will be divided into groups by major (Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Aquaculture, Environmental Sciences, IEM, and Plant Science) and degree (BSc Agr and BSc) to meet with an advisor specific to their program. Contact details for your advisor are available at www.dal.ca/acadvising. |
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1:00pm-2:25pm |
Meet Your Academic Advisor: Engineering |
Meet your academic advisor, Dr. Haibo Nu to learn more about your program requirements and engineering discipline. Session will be held during ENGN 1006. |
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3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Meet Your Academic Advisor: International Food Business 1st year Dal AC students |
Students are invited to meet with Heather-Anne Grant to learn more about their program requirements, including their 2nd year abroad. |
Room 212, Extension Engineering 4:30pm - 5:30pm |
Meet Your Academic Advisor: Managed Landscapes & Landscape Architecture | Meet your academic advisors, Ed Versteeg, Karen Smith and Tracey MacKenzie to learn more about your program requirements, career prospects and bridging between programs. |
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4:30pm - 5:30pm |
Meet Your Academic Advisor: Veterinary Technology |
Meet with your academic advisors to learn more about program requirements including vaccination and internships. |
Indigenous Student Lounge, Rm 387, Cox Institute 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
Indigenous Student Collective Meeting | Join with fellow Indigenous students and allies to foster an inclusive community though education and cultural engagement. |
Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
Campus Community Expo
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There are so many ways to get involved on campus and in our community! Featuring volunteer opportunities, employment, and Dal AC athletic teams, clubs, and societies, and much more. Open to all new and returning students, including Graduate students. Don't forget to stop in on the ground floor for a picture with Rocky! |
SLC Boardroom, Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library
5:30pm - 6:00pm |
Diploma Student Reception | Enjoy a snack and mingle with fellow diploma program students! A welcome reception for all new students entering technology programs, including plant science, veterinary technology, managed landscapes, and business management. |
September 6th - 17th
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Wednesday, September 6th | ||
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2:00pm - 3:00pm |
Meet Your Academic Advisor: International Food Business 3rd year Aeres students |
Students are invited to meet with Heather-Anne Grant to learn more about what to expect during their year long study on Dalhousie's Agricultural Campus. |
| Thursday, September 7th | ||
Student Success Centre, Dairy Building 12:00pm - 1:30pm |
Effective Note Taking CANCELLED |
Join Bev with Student Success to boost your note taking skills in prep for your academic career. An inclusive lunch will be provided. Students are welcome to join the session at any time, and is open to all students. |
Indigenous Student Lounge, Rm 387, Cox Institute 6:00pm |
Indigenous Student Meet and Greet | Meet with other Indigenous students and learn about upcoming international travel opportunities for Indigenous students. |
MS Teams Link Coming Soon! 5:00pm |
Dal 101 | Learn university lingo, how to access digital platforms and tips for being successful in university. Students on campus can join a live broadcast in Jenkins Hall. |
| Friday, September 8th | ||
Alumni Gardens - enter through the Barley Arch 7:00pm |
Outdoor Movie Night | Spend a relaxing evening in the garden watching a movie with friends. Free French fries will be provided by Cavendish so be sure to stop by the fry truck in the library parking lot. Open to all students, new and returning. Movie: But I'm a Cheerleader |
| Tuesday, September 12th | ||
| Indigenous Student Lounge, Rm 387, Cox Institute | Indigenous Student Collective | Members of the Indigenous Student Collective will vote in their executive at this meeting. |
| Thursday, September 14th | ||
Truth & Reconciliation Hub, Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 6:00pm |
Dreamcatcher Workshop | 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. |
September 18th - 29th
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Thursday, September 21st | ||
Truth & Reconciliation Hub, Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 6:00pm |
Paint Night
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Open to all students. Relax and unwind with a paint night hosted by Manager, Indigenous Students, Keah Gloade.
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