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Seeing the bigger picture: What staff and faculty took from Dal Engagement Day
Staff and faculty reflect on fresh insights, big‑picture thinking, and renewed inspiration sparked at this popular spring gathering, touching on AI, belonging, and the student experience. Read more.
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Friday, May 8, 2026
From a father-son surprise to multi-generational families, this year’s Barley Party highlighted the deep ties linking students, alumni, and the future of agriculture.
Friday, April 24, 2026
A refreshed space, playful design elements, and a focus on connection are reshaping how prospective students experience Dal, turning a first visit into something memorable, personal, and distinctly Nova Scotian.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Dal’s inaugural menopause event highlighted shared experiences, practical tools, and a push for workplace inclusion, ending with a pledge to support employees through this life stage.
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Friday, January 26, 2018
During his lifetime, the music of Austrian composor Franz Schubert was most often performed at small gatherings dubbed "Schubertiades." This weekend, students in Dal's Fountain School of Performing Arts will bring the Schubertiade into the 21st century with a special performance event in the community, aligned with Dal's 200th anniversary.
Monday, January 22, 2018
A Commerce alum might seem an unlikely author for a new piece of Dalhousie music. But with "The Eagle and Shield," a composition built on years of self-trained music experience, Paul St-Amand has crafted a celebratory anthem fitting for the university's bicentennial.
Thursday, January 18, 2018
The 64th annual Student, Staff, Faculty and Alumni exhibition at the Dalhousie Art Gallery (which runs through January 28) showcases the hidden and not-so-hidden artistic talents that span the Dalhousie community.
Friday, January 5, 2018
Photo Essay: Dal 200's first day saw hundreds of community members join faculty, staff and students for public skates in both Halifax and Truro.
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Photo Essay: Holiday cheer abounded at the Annual Dalhousie Carol Sing, bringing 2017 to a close with a spirited selection of seasonal songs.