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Student events and programs available on campus, September 18‑20

Posted by Admin on September 17, 2025 in Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA)

Below is a schedule of enhanced programming for students in Halifax. Events are free and open to all students. 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.

Halifax events

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.

Ongoing events:

Thursday, September 18:

  • Keynote Event with Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | More info
  • BUILD: Create Your Cover Letter | 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. | More info
  • STI Screening Clinic: | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | More info
  • H.I.I.T. Pilates | 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. | More info/sign up
  • Student Leadership Academy: Project Management | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. | More info
  • International Centre: Learn to Make Mochi Workshop | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | More info
  • Ocean Industry Panel - Careers in Focus: Science Edition | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Register here
  • Dal's Got Talent | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | More info/sign up

Friday, September 19:

  • Beat the Clock: Time Management That Works | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Faculty of Management students can drop by the Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building (room 1009)
  • Writing Centre: Paraphrase Party | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | More info
  • Undergraduate Science Outreach Showcase | 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. | More info
  • Women's and Men's Soccer | 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. | More info
  • Food Fest Walk with Dalhousie’s Society of Undergraduate Planners and Beetstreet | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | More info

Saturday, September 20:

  • Women's Lacrosse | 10:30 a.m. | More info
  • Cross Country | 12:00 p.m. | More info
  • Men's Lacrosse | 12:00 p.m. | More info
  • Dalhousie Games Expo | 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. | More info
  • Football | 7:00 p.m. | More info (note: there is a $5 charge for this event)
  • Tote Bag Paint Night | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | More info

Sunday, September 21:

  • Dalhousie Games Expo | 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. | More info
  • Women's and Men's Soccer | 1:00 and 3:30 p.m. | More info

Events for residence students

These events are open to residence students only. For event details visit the DalU app or connect with your residence's Community Assistant Team (CAT) member.


September 18:

  • Emera Oval Field Trip | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Craft Night | 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

September 19:

  • Outdoor Yoga | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Truro events

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

Thursday, September 18:

  • Keynote Event with Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | More info
  • Wool Felting | 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. | More info
  • Line Dancing with Ashley | 7:45 - 8:45 p.m. | More info

Friday, September 19:

  • Student Leadership Academy: Social Responsibility and Citizenship | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | More info
  • Pilates Fusion with Lorraine | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | More info
  • LinkedIn: Update Your Profile and Approach | 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. | More info
  • Dal Bug Club Meet and Creep | 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | More info
  • Chapman House Council Meeting | 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. | More info

Saturday, September 20:

  • Rams Soccer vs. Holland College | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | More info