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 |
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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.