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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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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.
Legacies that last: Faculty and staff achievement celebrated at Dal's annual employee award ceremony
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.
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.
Archives - Community
Thursday, August 1, 2019
For two decades, Let's Talk Science at Dal has been bringing together university students and school kids to spark imagination, enthusiasm and engagement in the sciences. Today, its future is as bright as ever.
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Dal PhD student Landon Getz has launched a new group to boost visibility for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in science, tech, engineering and math fields the across Atlantic Canada.
Thursday, July 25, 2019
During her time as as receptionist and website manager with the School of Occupational Therapy, Michelle Mahoney’s generous spirit inspired students and colleagues alike. Now, they’ve returned the generosity in kind, establishing a special scholarship in her honour.
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Summer was in full swing last Thursday for Community Day on Dal’s Agricultural Campus, with sunshine and warm temperatures providing ideal conditions for exploring the Truro campus’s many wonders.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Photo essay: Members of the Dal community put on their brightest rainbow colours and took to the streets for community Pride parades in both Halifax and Truro — with the Halifax paraders winning best non-profit float.