https://www.dal.ca/news.html Dal News - Community & Culture Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:27:34 GMT 2026-10-14T15:27:34Z 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 https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/24/innovation-week-dalhousie-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Meet founders, researchers and innovators tackling real-world challenges while discovering career paths, pitch competitions, workshops and unexpected connections along the way. Student Life News Community & Culture Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/24/innovation-week-dalhousie-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jennifer Cameron 2026-09-24T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/18/dalfest-beaches.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews After selling out Halifax's Scotiabank Centre last fall, the Toronto all-female rockers returned for a sold-out, Dal-exclusive Studley Quad concert, treating fans to a 21-song set. Check out some photos from the night. Student Life News Community & Culture Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/18/dalfest-beaches.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photos by Alexa Code 2026-09-18T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/17/students-dalhousie-objects-residence.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From Lego flowers and a chewed Nerf dart to treasured gifts and childhood keepsakes, new Dal students share the meaningful items helping residence feel like home. Residence Student Life Community & Culture Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/17/students-dalhousie-objects-residence.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder and Alexa Cude 2026-09-17T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/16/transition-year-program-renewal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Under new Director Rachelle McKay, TYP welcomes a new cohort, unveils an upgraded home base, and builds on a legacy stretching back more than five decades. Continuing Education News Community & Culture Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/16/transition-year-program-renewal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Darcy MacPhail 2026-09-16T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/15/free-store-back-to-school-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Thousands of students turned donated goods into practical finds during the Free Store's back-to-school rush, showcasing the growing demand for affordable, sustainable shopping on campus. Facilities Management Student Life Office of Sustainability News Community & Culture Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/15/free-store-back-to-school-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Anna Wood 2026-09-15T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/11/dal-ovo-bookstore-swag.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students lined up hours before opening as Dalhousie became the first university outside Ontario to launch a collection with the luxury streetwear brand. Student Life Bookstore News Community & Culture Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/11/dal-ovo-bookstore-swag.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Hannah Nekkers 2026-09-11T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/11/move-in-weekend--by-the-numbers-and-in-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The annual return of students brings renewed energy to campus. Explore the scale of move-in through photos and key stats. Student Life News Community & Culture Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/11/move-in-weekend--by-the-numbers-and-in-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder and Alexa Cude 2026-09-11T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/10/dalhousie-orientation-friendship-tiger-welcome-day.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Thousands of incoming students came together on Tiger Welcome Day to celebrate the start of university life, turning first-week uncertainty into shared experiences, lasting memories and new connections. Student Life News Community & Culture Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/10/dalhousie-orientation-friendship-tiger-welcome-day.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2026-09-10T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/08/maceachen-institute-policy-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews As it enters a new era, the MacEachen Institute of Public Policy and Governance is expanding its efforts to connect researchers, decision-makers, and communities on pressing national and regional issues. Research Management Arts and Social Sciences Health Professions News Community & Culture Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/08/maceachen-institute-policy-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-09-08T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/09/students-off-campus-connection.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community. Student Life News Community & Culture Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/09/students-off-campus-connection.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2026-09-04T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/03/dalhousie-nursing-indigenous-graduate-scholarships.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A $1.04-million gift from the Isabel Bader Charitable Trust will establish new graduate scholarships in Indigenous Nursing at Dalhousie. Student Life Health Professions Community & Culture Graduate Studies Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/03/dalhousie-nursing-indigenous-graduate-scholarships.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dawn Morrison 2026-09-03T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/02/fire-leadership-dalhousie-certificate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Designed around real-world challenges facing firefighters, the program supports professional growth and helps enhance emergency response capacity in communities throughout Nova Scotia. Continuing Education News Community & Culture Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/02/fire-leadership-dalhousie-certificate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mary-Eleanor Power 2026-09-02T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/03/dalhousie-orientation-week-academic-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal's expanded Academic Orientation introduces new students to the skills, supports and strategies that can shape their success long after O-Week ends. Student Life Student Services News Community & Culture Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/09/03/dalhousie-orientation-week-academic-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2026-09-02T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/08/28/galaxia-space-technology-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Two Dal Engineering graduates turned co-op placements into careers at a Halifax space company, helping design satellite technology while supporting the next generation of student talent. Student Life Alumni Engineering Community & Culture Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/08/28/galaxia-space-technology-students.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Philip Moscovitch 2026-08-28T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/08/26/a-new-home-for-tree-swallows--research--and-learning.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews With the help of a group of grade school students, what started as a grant proposal idea is now taking shape in the form of 20 wooden nesting boxes supporting research, conservation, and hands-on learning at Dal’s Agricultural Campus. Research Agriculture Community & Culture Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:45:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/08/26/a-new-home-for-tree-swallows--research--and-learning.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sophie Webb 2026-08-25T11:45:00Z