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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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Genevieve MacIntyre
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Discover how Curtis Michael’s passion for Mi’kmaw language transforms classrooms into spaces of cultural exchange and inspires learners from diverse backgrounds to engage with Indigenous knowledge.
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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Krista Collier-Jarvis
Monday, April 4, 2022
Indigenous stories of survival in fictional post-apocalyptic landscapes draw from actual events and experiences. These stories preserve histories and the possibility of hope, writes Krista Collier-Jarvis.
Mandy King
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Dal Classics prof Jack Mitchell recited passages from his Star Wars-themed epic poem on campus last week, inspiring fans of all ages and shedding light on the genesis of the project. Explore scenes from the event.
Stephanie Rogers
Monday, March 28, 2022
As part of a new Faculty of Agriculture program, African Nova Scotian learners will receive materials, seeds, and transplants to plant a backyard vegetable garden and apply knowledge they've learned about soil health, garden prep and more.
Ernest Ng
Monday, March 28, 2022
Jennifer Stamp, a senior instructor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, has given out around 200 patterned masks made by her mother as part of a plan to keep students feeling safe and positive about coming to class during COVID.
Isaac Saney
Friday, March 25, 2022
Isaac Saney, a university teaching fellow and director of Dal’s Transition Year Program, explores the single largest "back to Africa' event in the history of the Americas.