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All spruce'd up: How Dal "elves" helped Woody the Talking Christmas Tree make his winter wake‑up call

All spruce'd up: How Dal "elves" helped Woody the Talking Christmas Tree make his winter wake‑up call

The computer scientists who saved Christmas? Thanks to the work of faculty members Hanieh Shakeri and Joseph Malloch, a beloved Dartmouth institution has been able to entertain children of all ages this holiday season.  Read more.

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Theresa Salah
Monday, December 8, 2025
Dalhousie Engineering students joined schools across Canada in gathering on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women to remember the 14 women murdered at École Polytechnique in 1989.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, November 21, 2025
Nearly 30 awards were presented to more than 50 individuals and groups from across the university at the 8th Annual Legacy Awards. Read the full list of honourees.
Stephanie Rogers
Friday, October 31, 2025
College Royal was another incredible success, bringing together students, staff, and faculty in a celebration of agricultural tradition, hands-on learning, and community.

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Marlo MacKay
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
While searching for his parents, Jim Prosper — a residential school survivor — also learned more about the history of his people and built an extraordinary book collection in the process. The Dalhousie Libraries is now the proud home of this book collection.
Kate Rogers
Friday, June 17, 2022
A program at Dalhousie Medical School is creating opportunities for students to partner with not-for-profit groups serving communities that may have limited access and experience with health care.
Alison Auld
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
A team at Dalhousie looked into the issue and found that many Asian Canadians experienced outright racism or felt unsafe and unsettled during the pandemic because of the unexpected and unpredictable nature of discrimination.
Matt Reeder
Friday, May 20, 2022
Later this month, Dal welcomes African Nova Scotians to an immersive weekend event showcasing various educational pathways and offering an opportunity to create connections both on campus and in the community.
Mandy King
Friday, May 20, 2022
The Halifax Chinese Language School has helped members of the local Chinese community stay connected to their culture, language and tradition for nearly 30 years, supported in that quest by Dalhousie.