Events

If you have any questions about any of our events, contact us at international.centre@dal.ca.

Date Time Event title Location/format Notes
Mondays 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Atlantic Time) Drop-In Academic Advising In-person at the International Centre International students are invited to come chat with Catherine Robertson (she/her), a Student Success Advisor from the Bissett Student Success Centre during drop-in advising sessions. Catherine supports undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and 1st year Engineering students.  
Tuesdays and Fridays

Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time)

Fridays: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time)

Drop-In Immigration Advising In-person at the International Centre The International Centre offers drop-in immigration advising on a first-come, first-served basis.
Wednesdays and Thursdays 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) Writing Centre sessions In-person at the International Centre (and virtual) Join International Student Writing Advisor Vanessa Lent for virtual and in-person writing appointments and drop-in sessions.
Thursdays 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) Ombudsperson sessions In-person at the International Centre Join Dalhousie's Ombudsperson Carla Britten to find out about their services.
Fridays 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) Writing Centre sessions for EAP students In-person in the McCain Room 2162 (and virtual)

For EAP students:

Join International Student Writing Advisor Vanessa Lent for virtual and in-person writing appointments and drop-in sessions.

February 15 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) Housing Workshop Virtual event on MS Teams. Are you looking for housing in the spring? Looking to move but not sure how? Have a situation with your landlord? The International Centre has teamed up with Dal Legal Aid to answer all of your questions about housing in Halifax. The first hour will be a presentation from Dal Legal Aid on housing in Halifax, then the rest of the time will be allocated to Q&A.
February-April Various times Tax filing clinics and group workshops In person at the International Centre Dalhousie's International Centre is pleased to partner with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as part of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). This is a free service* for provided by CRA-approved volunteers.  Volunteers include Dalhousie students, staff, alumni, and local residents. Registration and other details are now available.
March 8-15 Various times Ramadan events In person at the International Centre

The IC is hosting a variety of events to celebrate Ramadan, including:

March 8: Ramadan Decorations (3:00 to 6:00 p.m.)

March 11: Ramadan Games and Snacks (3:00 to 5:00 p.m.)

March 12: Crafts for Awareness (2:00 to 4:00 p.m.)

March 13: Islamic Stories (12:00 to 2:00 p.m.)

March 15: Relax at the IC (2:00 to 4:00 p.m.)

March 11 7:30 p.m. (Atlantic Time) Monday Night Meal - Sunset Serving In person at the International Centre Our regular Monday Night Meal will be served slightly later than usual to support those who are fasting this week.
March 13 3:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. (Atlantic Time) International Student Circle of Care In person at the International Centre The International Centre, Multifaith Services, and Student Health & Wellness host an ongoing drop-in session and safe space for international students to meet and discuss the impact of events at home on their lives here. Facilitated by professional counselling staff.

International Centre Events are also posted on our Instagram page. 

Further general student halifax events, see the Halifax Student Events page.