https://www.dal.ca/news.html Dal News - Student Life Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:33:26 GMT 2026-11-06T19:33:26Z 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/2026/10/29/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/2026/10/23/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/2026/10/21/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/2026/10/21/phillip-jackson-health-africentric-social-work.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Phillip Jackson 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 Convocation Health Professions Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/21/phillip-jackson-health-africentric-social-work.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dawn Morrison 2026-10-21T08:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/20/grad-profile-steven-mata.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews After wrapping up his undergraduate science degree over the summer, Steven Mata went straight into dental school at Dal in pursuit of his dream career. Student Life Convocation Science Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/20/grad-profile-steven-mata.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2026-10-20T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/20/grad-profile-mars-semenova.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A lifelong fascination with Ancient Greece led Mars Semenova to pair computer science with classics, discovering unexpected connections between coding, language, and game development. Computer Science Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Classics Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/10/20/grad-profile-mars-semenova.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2026-10-20T08:00:00Z 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/2026/09/29/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/2026/09/24/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/2026/09/15/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/2026/09/09/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/2026/09/03/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/2026/07/29/dalhousie-teaching-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From anatomy education to flexible learning and graduate mentorship, this year’s recipients are shaping how students learn, connect, and succeed. Student Life News Community & Culture Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/07/29/dalhousie-teaching-awards.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Michelle Soucy Rankin 2026-07-29T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/07/22/dalhousie-work-coop-charter-atlantic-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new partnership between universities and businesses aims to help students gain valuable workplace experience while supporting the region’s future talent needs. Student Life News Community & Culture Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/07/22/dalhousie-work-coop-charter-atlantic-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2026-07-22T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/07/13/taking-it-outside--field-course-offers-students-a-greater-unders.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews One of Dal’s popular SEASIDE experiential learning courses, BIOL 3634: Agroforestry takes students outside the classroom to show how forestry and farming coexist across Nova Scotia Student Life Biology Science Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/07/13/taking-it-outside--field-course-offers-students-a-greater-unders.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2026-07-13T11:30:00Z