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“Where are we allowed to dance?”: New Dalhousie Art Gallery exhibition explores history of "dancing Black" in Canada
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. Read more.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Joy Akinkunmi of Bedford turned a personal caregiving challenge into a celebrated device for improving medication routines for people living with dementia with mentorship from Dal’s Imhotep’s Legacy Academy.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Science as Art calendar showcases striking images from Dal’s community that reveal the beauty and wonder hidden in scientific discovery.
Friday, December 12, 2025
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.
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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Learn more about some of the traditions and experiences that shape one of the world's most significant annual holidays.
Thursday, February 11, 2021
For Heritage Day this year, Nova Scotia honours the life and legacy of Lieutenant Edward Francis Arab, a Dalhousie law grad and leader in Halifax's Lebanese community whose influence and values continue to shine on generations after he perished on the battlefield at 29 years old.
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
From a rural Newfoundland upbringing that sparked a love of science to conducting research with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the path that led Dr. Lisa Barrett to Dalhousie and helped her become a leading infectious disease and COVID-19 expert is an inspiring one.
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Beyond Windows, the Fountain School's third show of the season, debuted this week, bringing third-year students together from across the country to perform from their bedrooms, backyards, and even their showers.
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Why does Dalhousie have a holiday of its own in February? Find out more about George Munro and how crucial his generosity was to the fortunes of the university during one of its most pivotal moments.