https://www.dal.ca/news.html Dal News - Community & Culture Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:44:32 GMT 2026-11-03T16:44:32Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/11/03/innovation-week-dalhousie-impact.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews More than 1,500 participants gathered across 18 events to explore big ideas, build partnerships and turn promising concepts into real-world solutions. Student Life Research Industry Liaison and Innovation Community & Culture Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/11/03/innovation-week-dalhousie-impact.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jennifer Cameron 2026-11-03T12:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/11/02/deantha-edmund-mentorship-dalchorus.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Deantha Edmund’s Artist-In-Residence mentorship at Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts was guided by a simple but powerful belief: every artist deserves to know they belong. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/11/02/deantha-edmund-mentorship-dalchorus.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2026-11-02T12:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/30/small-business-week-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Small Business Week activities brought together business owners, researchers, community leaders and economic development professionals from across the province and beyond. News Community & Culture Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/30/small-business-week-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Courtney Bragg 2026-10-30T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/29/ambassador-kirsten-hillman-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Drawing on years navigating Canada-U.S. relations, Kirsten Hillman encouraged Dal students to seek diverse perspectives, strengthen civic discourse and help shape the country’s future during a symposium hosted by the MacEachen Institute. Student Life News Community & Culture Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/29/ambassador-kirsten-hillman-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-10-29T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/29/tax-dispute-clinic.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The new clinic offers free assistance to Canadians while providing law students the chance to gain practical, hands-on experience in tax dispute resolution. Law News Community & Culture Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/29/tax-dispute-clinic.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-10-29T08:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/28/michael-ungar-social-work-novel.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews After publishing hundreds of academic works, social work professor Dr. Michael Ungar turns to magical realism to bring complex child welfare issues to a broader audience. Social Work Health Professions News Community & Culture Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/28/michael-ungar-social-work-novel.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Georgia MacDonald 2026-10-28T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/28/waste-sorting-guidelines-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Confused about where your coffee cup belongs? Redesigned campus bin posters and updated guides aim to improve accuracy, reduce contamination, and make disposal decisions easier. Office of Sustainability News Community & Culture Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/28/waste-sorting-guidelines-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Hannah Nekkers 2026-10-28T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/26/global-ocean-summit-halifax.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Canada's Ocean Envoy Diana Fox Carney visited Dalhousie to gather ideas from researchers, policymakers and community leaders ahead of next year's Our Ocean Conference. Ocean Tracking Network Marine Biology Oceans Research Science Oceanography News Community & Culture Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/26/global-ocean-summit-halifax.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-10-26T12:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/23/indigenous-jewish-dialogue.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The three-day series, led by scholars in Indigenous studies and Jewish studies, will explore topics including material culture, reclaiming of ancestral remains and artifacts, and the destruction and revitalization of languages. Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/23/indigenous-jewish-dialogue.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2026-10-23T12:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/23/college-royal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews College Royal brought students together at Dalhousie’s Faculty of Agriculture for a celebration of agricultural showmanship, hands-on learning and campus community, led this year by student co-chairs Alanna De Boer and Jada Guptell. Agriculture Student Life Community & Culture Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/23/college-royal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2026-10-23T10:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/22/stanfield-conversations-democracy-ruptured.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From global alliances to democratic resilience, this year's Stanfield Conversations examined how Canada can respond to a changing international order and help shape what comes next. Arts and Social Sciences News Community & Culture Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/22/stanfield-conversations-democracy-ruptured.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2026-10-22T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/21/krista-drummond-health-africentric-social-work.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Krista Drummond is one of 36 students in Dalhousie’s first Africentric Bachelor of Social Work Cohort, a community-centred program whose graduates are preparing to give back to the communities that shaped them. Student Life Social Work Health Professions Community & Culture Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/21/krista-drummond-health-africentric-social-work.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dawn Morrison 2026-10-21T11:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/16/menopause-canada-parliament.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews As awareness of menopause grows, a Dal expert is helping shape conversations from campus workplaces to national policy, advocating for better support, education, and research. Medicine Community Health and Epidemiology Community & Culture Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/16/menopause-canada-parliament.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison DeLory 2026-10-16T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/16/michael-twitty-food-history.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Drawing on history, culture and personal experience, Michael Twitty invited the Dal community to see food as a gateway to deeper understanding and connection. News Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/16/michael-twitty-food-history.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Wright 2026-10-16T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/15/akram-jaffar-teaching-award.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews In an area of science filled with complicated memorization, Dr. Akram Jaffar has succeeded in keeping students coming back for more, raising the bar in teaching and accessibility in subjects such as anatomy and dentistry. Medicine Community & Culture Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/15/akram-jaffar-teaching-award.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alyson Moncur-Beer 2026-10-15T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/14/make-a-wish-dalhousie-society.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Drawing on her own experience with a life-changing illness, Zeen Ali is mobilizing students to raise funds, recruit volunteers, and support children facing serious health challenges. Student Life Community & Culture Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/14/make-a-wish-dalhousie-society.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Anna Wood 2026-10-14T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/14/census-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Updated questions and language aim to better reflect the university community, with census data helping inform policies, programs, services, and future planning across Dal. News Community & Culture Human Resources Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/14/census-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kelly Taylor 2026-10-14T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/08/agriculture-dalhousie-water-towers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Generations of students, faculty and staff knew it as a familiar landmark. Now, the campus prepares to say farewell to a cherished piece of its landscape. Agriculture News Community & Culture Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/08/agriculture-dalhousie-water-towers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2026-10-08T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/07/mawiomi-dalhousie-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal's 16th annual Mawio’mi brought Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together in celebration of Indigenous cultures. These photos capture moments of connection, learning and celebration from throughout the day. Indigenous Community & Culture Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:45:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/07/mawiomi-dalhousie-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photography by Daniel Jardine and Alexa Cude 2026-10-07T12:45:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/06/remembering-dr--ralph-medjuck.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From campus landmarks to student scholarships, Ralph Medjuck's generosity and leadership helped shape Dalhousie for decades, leaving a legacy that will continue to benefit future generations. Architecture and Planning Law News Community & Culture Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/06/remembering-dr--ralph-medjuck.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Erin Stewart-Reid 2026-10-06T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/01/dentistry-history-archives.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews What started as a collection of aging photos and records in the Faculty of Dentistry has become a collaborative effort to safeguard decades of history and make it accessible for future generations. Dentistry Community & Culture Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/01/dentistry-history-archives.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Cheryl Bell 2026-10-02T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/02/georgia-klein-teaching-award.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Recognized with Dalhousie’s top teaching award, the College of Sustainability senior instructor fosters flexible classrooms where curiosity, connection and personal growth are as important as course content. News Community & Culture Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/02/georgia-klein-teaching-award.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Wright 2026-10-01T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/29/business-networking-night-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students exchanged ideas, career advice and contacts with employers representing leading organizations from Halifax, Calgary, Toronto and beyond. Student Life Commerce Management Management (Bachelor) Business Administration News Community & Culture Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/29/business-networking-night-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Brittany Lambert 2026-09-29T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/25/health-care-racism-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Researchers, students and community members turn lived experience into learning tools, creating videos and teaching resources that challenge bias and encourage more culturally responsive care. Research Health Professions Community & Culture Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/25/health-care-racism-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie Health Communications 2026-09-25T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/24/dalhousie-mawiomi-campus.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Experience a day of Indigenous music, dance, art and community on the Studley Quad, while exploring opportunities for learning, reflection and dialogue around truth and reconciliation. Student Life News Community & Culture Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/24/dalhousie-mawiomi-campus.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2026-09-24T11:30:00Z