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Events and programs available on campus ‑ September 5‑9, 2025

Posted by Admin on September 5, 2025 in Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA)

Below is a schedule of enhanced programming for students. Events are free and open to all. Some faculties are also running additional academic programming — check in with your faculty for more information. Note: bookings for some group fitness classes open 72 hours in advance.

Interested in joining a student society at Dalhousie? Societies have ongoing events and are all student-led. Explore the Student Society Directory on the DSU website for a full list of societies and information on how to join.

Halifax

Friday, September 5:

  • Dal Tigers Varsity Soccer Games | 5 & 7:30 p.m. | Wickwire Field | More info
  • DALFEST (with headliner BBNO$) | 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.) | More info

Saturday, September 6:

  • Dal Gives Back: Campus Clean-Up | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Studley Quad | More info
  • Big Gay Film Fest | 8:30 – 11 p.m. | Studley Quad | More info

Sunday, September 7:

  • Dal Gives Back: School Kits for Kids | 1 – 4 p.m. | Emera IDEA Building | More info
  • Dal Tigers Men's Rugby Games | 4 & 6 p.m. | More info

Monday, September 8:

  • Fitness Hall 101 | 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. | More info/book your spot
  • Career Services: Supports for your job search and career planning | 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. | More info
  • Body Strong | Noon – 1 p.m. | More info/book your spot
  • Noon Hoops | Noon – 1 p.m. | Drop by the Dalplex gym to play
  • Writing Centre: Write Away | 1 – 2 p.m. | More info
  • FASS Dean's Office Drop-In | 2 – 3 p.m., Monday-Friday | Marion McCain Building, room 3060
  • Drop-in Volleyball | 2 – 4 p.m. | Drop by the Dalplex gym to play
  • Pilates | 3:15 – 4 p.m. | More info/book your spot
  • Naloxone Training: Drop-In | 4 – 5:30 p.m. | More info/register
  • Drop-in Soccer | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Drop by the Wickwire Field to play

Tuesday, September 9:

  • Yoga Fusion | 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. | More info/book your spot
  • Fitness Hall 101 | 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. | More info/book your spot
  • Lawn Games | 10:00 a.m. – Noon | Drop by the Dalplex outdoor turf to play
  • Career Services: Rapid Resume and Cover Letter Drop-in | 10:30 a.m. – Noon | More info
  • Noon Hoops | Noon – 1 p.m. | Drop by the Dalplex gym to play
  • Student Leadership Academy: Public Speaking | 1 – 3 p.m. | More info
  • PAWSitive Support Therapy Dog Drop-in | 2 – 3 p.m. | Studley Quad (rain location - LeMarchant Place atrium) | More info
  • FASS Dean's Office Drop-In | 2 – 3 p.m., Monday-Friday | Marion McCain Building, room 3060
  • Drop-in Soccer | 2 – 4 p.m. | Drop by the Wickwire Field to play
  • LinkedIn Glowup Workshop | 4 – 5:30 p.m. | More info
  • Board Game Drop-in at the International Centre | 4 – 7 p.m. | Drop by the International Centre to play
  • AI Agents Course | 6 – 8 p.m. | More info
  • Capture the Flag: Cybersecurity for Beginners | Beginning at 6:30 p.m. | More info
  • Mini Canvas Paint Night | 7 – 9 p.m. | More info
  • Drop-in Basketball | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Drop by the Dalplex gym to play
  • Intro to DalSpin | 7:45 – 8:30 p.m. | More info/book your spot

Residence (Halifax)

These events are open to residence students only. For event details visit the DalU app.

September 8:

  • Paint Collage Night | 8 – 10 p.m. | Residence students can connect with your residence's Community Assistant Team (CAT) member for details.

September 9:

  • TV Trivia | 1 – 2 p.m. | Residence students can connect with your residence's Community Assistant Team (CAT) member for details
  • Sexual Health Kahoot | 8 – 10 p.m. | Residence students can connect with your residence's Community Assistant Team (CAT) member for details

Truro

For information about more events on the Truro campus as well as events throughout the community, visit the Dal AC Student Group on the DalU app

Friday, September 5:

Saturday, September 6:

  • Dal Rams Soccer Games | 1 & 3:15 p.m. | Langille Athletic Centre Field | More info

Monday, September 8:

  • Student Leadership Academy: Active Listening | 10:00 a.m. – Noon | More info
  • Resiliency Through Self Care | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | More info
  • Mocktail Party at The Barn | 3 – 5 p.m. | More info

Tuesday, September 9:

  • Reading Critically: Assessing What You Read | 10 – 10:45 a.m. | More info to come
  • Hands-on Session | 11 – 11:45 a.m. | More info to come
  • Residence/Housing Programming | 1:30 – 3 p.m. | More info to come
  • Mocktail Party at The Barn | 3 – 5 p.m. | More info