https://www.dal.ca/news.html Dal News - Community & Culture Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:41:32 GMT 2026-04-14T16:41:32Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/13/dalhousie-historical-dress-showcase.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Step inside this year’s Historical Dress showcase for an up‑close look at the craftsmanship, collaboration and historical detail behind the garments students spent a year bringing to life. Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Theatre Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/13/dalhousie-historical-dress-showcase.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2026-04-14T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/10/engineering-dal-commerce-hockey-game.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Engineering and Commerce students clashed on ice in a hockey rivalry raising $75,000 for cancer care and community, proof the biggest win came off the rink. Management Engineering Community & Culture Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/04/10/engineering-dal-commerce-hockey-game.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photos by Nick Pearce 2026-04-10T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/26/impact-awards-spotlight-dal-s-vibrant-culture-of-student-achieve.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal’s 15th annual Impact Awards brought students, faculty, and staff together to celebrate remarkable contributions in community service, student life, leadership, and society involvement across every corner of campus. Student Life Community & Culture Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/26/impact-awards-spotlight-dal-s-vibrant-culture-of-student-achieve.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jeffrey Lawton 2026-03-26T14:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/26/dalhousie-board-of-governors-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so. Student Life Science Medicine Community & Culture Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/26/dalhousie-board-of-governors-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad, Graeme Gunn, Kate Rogers, Tanis Trainor 2026-03-26T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/27/battle-chefs-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A lively campus cook‑off sparked community spirit as teams raced the clock and transformed surprise ingredients into impressive dishes in Dal’s fourth-annual Battle of the Chefs. Food Services Community & Culture Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/27/battle-chefs-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2026-03-25T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/24/the-odyssey-fountain-school.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews DalTheatre’s final production of the season offers an immersive adaptation of Homer's classic epic, The Odyssey, driven by inventive student design and engaging direction. Arts and Social Sciences Theatre Community & Culture Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/24/the-odyssey-fountain-school.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2026-03-24T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/24/dal-magazine-spring-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Explore stories on Dal’s biomedical hub, research strengthening Canada’s sovereignty, the power of podcasting, and much more. Alumni Research Student Life News Community & Culture Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/24/dal-magazine-spring-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison DeLory 2026-03-24T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/13/dalpop-unwritten.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From guilty‑pleasure riffs to improvised arrangements, DalPop’s musicians explore how vulnerability, collaboration, and creative risk‑taking shape their sound as they prepare for Unwritten: The Music that Wrote Us this weekend. Music Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/13/dalpop-unwritten.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2026-03-13T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/16/oulton-stanish-centre-dalhousie-opening.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie’s newest campus facility brings hockey back to South Street while expanding physiotherapy services, recreation programs, and opportunities for students and the Halifax community. Facilities Management News Community & Culture Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/16/oulton-stanish-centre-dalhousie-opening.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison DeLory 2026-03-13T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/11/the-pitt-crave-ring-rescue.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A Nova Scotia‑engineered Ring Rescue device, born at Dalhousie and now used across North America, appeared in an episode of the award‑sweeping medical drama this week, showcasing real-life emergency innovation. Alumni Medicine News Community & Culture Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/11/the-pitt-crave-ring-rescue.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dayna Park 2026-03-12T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/13/menopause-support-dalhousie-conference.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal’s inaugural menopause event highlighted shared experiences, practical tools, and a push for workplace inclusion, ending with a pledge to support employees through this life stage. Community & Culture Human Resources Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/13/menopause-support-dalhousie-conference.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ariann Greenidge 2026-03-12T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/10/remembering-dr--richard-murray.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From international engineering projects to transformative support for Dal students, Richard Murray’s lifelong commitment to people continues to inspire the community he uplifted. Alumni News Community & Culture Engineering Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/10/remembering-dr--richard-murray.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emma Sutro 2026-03-10T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/10/women-in-stem-discussion.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students, alumni, and faculty gathered at Dalhousie for an International Women’s Day panel celebrating women in STEM and their stories of discovery, resilience, mentorship, and career growth. Computer Science Science Agriculture Community & Culture Engineering Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/10/women-in-stem-discussion.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2026-03-10T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/27/ai-nova-scotia-future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A community panel this week at Halifax Central Library brought researchers and policymakers together to demystify AI and consider its emerging uses throughout Nova Scotia. Computer Science Research Management Agriculture News Community & Culture Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:12:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/27/ai-nova-scotia-future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2026-02-27T16:12:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/25/aquatron-dalhousie-seawater.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A fifty-year-old system was recently replaced with modern infrastructure designed to protect marine life and support world-class ocean research. Facilities Management Research News Community & Culture Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/25/aquatron-dalhousie-seawater.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mary Jane Webber 2026-02-25T12:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/24/life-at-dalhousie-students-web.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie’s new online hub offers students a clearer, more intuitive way to access the support and guidance that shape their university experience and help them succeed. Student Life Communications and Marketing Community & Culture Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/24/life-at-dalhousie-students-web.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrea McKay 2026-02-24T12:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/18/oulton-stanish-centre-dalhousie-ice-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews See how Dal’s Oulton‑Stanish Centre rink took shape through patient layering, old‑school methods, and impressive human skill that still outperforms high‑tech alternatives. Student Life Facilities Management Sports News Community & Culture Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:32:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/18/oulton-stanish-centre-dalhousie-ice-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mary Jane Webber and Alison DeLory 2026-02-18T15:32:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-recognition-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews To celebrate African Heritage Month, five members of the Dalhousie community were honoured for their outstanding commitment to African Nova Scotian, Black, and African Diaspora culture across campus and through various external communities. Community & Culture Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-recognition-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Office of Equity and Inclusion 2026-02-05T13:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/05/munro-day-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Discover how a 19th‑century publisher’s generosity helped secure Dalhousie’s future — and why the Dal community still enjoys a mid‑winter break in his honour through to today. Student Life Community & Culture Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/05/munro-day-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2026-02-05T12:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-flagship-event-celebration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Members of the Dal community and beyond filled the Dalhousie Arts Centre Sculpture Court to mark the start of African Heritage Month with food, music, reflection, and jubilation. Community & Culture Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/05/african-heritage-month-flagship-event-celebration.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt and Tanis Trainor, photos by Danny Abriel 2026-02-05T11:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/04/membertou-first-nation-indigenous-faculty-leadership.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Last fall, Dalhousie University and the National Circle for Indigenous Medical Education launched a first-of-its-kind Indigenous Faculty Leadership Development Program in Membertou First Nation. Medicine Indigenous Community & Culture Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/04/membertou-first-nation-indigenous-faculty-leadership.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2026-02-04T09:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/03/macbeth-fountain-school-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Fountain School of Performing Arts’s production of Macbeth hits the stage in the Dalhousie Arts Centre this week, offering a radical re-telling of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Theatre Community & Culture Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/03/macbeth-fountain-school-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2026-02-03T12:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/02/black-dance-dalhousie-art-gallery.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Community members, scholars, performers and artists gathered to celebrate the opening of It’s About Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now. The exhibition explores representation and reception, performing artists and the stage, dance in and for communities, and legislation and protest. Community & Culture Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/02/02/black-dance-dalhousie-art-gallery.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tanis Trainor, photos by Cody Turner 2026-02-02T09:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/01/30/dalhousie-snow-removal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie’s facilities, security, and contractor teams mobilize in a coordinated, around‑the‑clock effort to assess conditions and clear priority routes to keep campus safe during major winter storms. Facilities Management Community & Culture Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/01/30/dalhousie-snow-removal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2026-01-30T12:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/01/30/dalhousie-run-club-winter-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal students are finding motivation and friendship through a relaxed run/walk program that prioritizes showing up, moving together, and making fitness feel more welcoming. Student Life Community & Culture Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/01/30/dalhousie-run-club-winter-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Wyatt Carling 2026-01-30T12:30:00Z