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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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Erica Gagnon
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Even though classes and exams have moved online, Dalhousie students and their peers across the country have found amazing ways to contribute to COVID-19 efforts.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Dal teaching fellow Jennifer Stamp challenged her students to create memes as a way to raise awareness about academic integrity ahead of exam season. Check out some of the LOL-worthy results.
Alison Auld
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Looking to do what they could to help those in need, a small team of volunteers from Dal's Costume Studies program have been stitching together homemade facemasks for students who remain on campus to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
Dawn Morrison
Monday, April 6, 2020
In Nova Scotia, the 811 phone service is key to assessing potential cases of COVID-19. We talk to two Dal Nursing students who, along with many of their peers, are volunteering their time and talents to support 811 during this pandemic.
Alison Auld
Friday, April 3, 2020
Respirators, gloves and pipette filter tips are among the hundreds of personal protective equipment (PPE) headed to the hands of Nova Scotia health-care workers thanks to donations from across Dalhousie's research community.