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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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Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Get “winterized,” Dalhousie-style, by learning more about the DalSAFE app and messaging system and how to stay informed about winter storm closures.
Obinna Esomchukwu
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Members of the Dalhousie Queer Faculty and Staff Caucus hosted their first-ever community roundtable session to commemorate the Transgender Day of Remembrance last Wednesday.
Ernest Ng
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Hundreds of Dal students were among the 2,000 young people who had the opportunity to attend Barack Obama's speaking event in Halifax last week, in which the former U.S. president discussed issues including climate change and youth engagement.
Staff
Friday, November 8, 2019
Ahead of Remembrance Day weekend, take a look back at what Dalhousie was like during the two World Wars, from field hospitals at the front to soaring post-war enrolment that changed the university forever.
Stephanie Rogers
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
From the day the Masstown Market opened, Eric Jennings made his customers his top priority. His family legacy extends to Dalhousie, with an endowed bursary to support Agriculture students who aspire to start or expand a family business in Atlantic Canada.