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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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Mary Anne White
Monday, November 29, 2021
In Canada, milk is available in jugs, cartons, bags and glass bottles. A new analysis reveals which type of container has the smallest environmental footprint — from container production to disposal, writes Mary Anne White.
Emm Campbell
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Rising grocery costs are preventing many students from having reliable access to healthy meals. The Food Security Project addresses this issue head-on.
Stephen Abbott
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Top global thinkers, policy makers and government officials converged at Dalhousie last week for the Halifax International Security Forum's annual public panel, touching on a variety of topics surrounding China, global cooperation and the world after COVID-19.
Kip Johnson
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
As the Dalhousie Wind Ensemble returns to the stage this week for the first time in nearly two years, it’ll look a little different than usual — and not just because of the new students who’ve joined the group’s ranks.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, November 19, 2021
The landmark Scarborough Charter, unveiled at a signing ceremony on Thursday, outlines national postsecondary plan, including concrete actions and accountabilities focused on structural and systemic change.