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Former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. urges students to engage across differences
Drawing on years navigating Canada-U.S. relations, Kirsten Hillman encouraged Dal students to seek diverse perspectives, strengthen civic discourse and help shape the country’s future during a symposium hosted by the MacEachen Institute. Read more.
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Monday, November 2, 2026
Deantha Edmund’s Artist-In-Residence mentorship at Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts was guided by a simple but powerful belief: every artist deserves to know they belong.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
After publishing hundreds of academic works, social work professor Dr. Michael Ungar turns to magical realism to bring complex child welfare issues to a broader audience.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Dal's 16th annual Mawio’mi brought Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together in celebration of Indigenous cultures. These photos capture moments of connection, learning and celebration from throughout the day.
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
From global alliances to democratic resilience, this year's Stanfield Conversations examined how Canada can respond to a changing international order and help shape what comes next.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Krista Drummond is one of 36 students in Dalhousie’s first Africentric Bachelor of Social Work Cohort, a community-centred program whose graduates are preparing to give back to the communities that shaped them.
Friday, October 16, 2026
As awareness of menopause grows, a Dal expert is helping shape conversations from campus workplaces to national policy, advocating for better support, education, and research.
Friday, October 16, 2026
Drawing on history, culture and personal experience, Michael Twitty invited the Dal community to see food as a gateway to deeper understanding and connection.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
In an area of science filled with complicated memorization, Dr. Akram Jaffar has succeeded in keeping students coming back for more, raising the bar in teaching and accessibility in subjects such as anatomy and dentistry.