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African Heritage Month launch celebrates creative advocacy in action
Members of the Dal community and beyond filled the Dalhousie Arts Centre Sculpture Court to mark the start of African Heritage Month with food, music, reflection, and jubilation. Read more.
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Community members, scholars, performers and artists gathered to celebrate the opening of It’s About Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now. The exhibition explores representation and reception, performing artists and the stage, dance in and for communities, and legislation and protest.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The Fountain School of Performing Arts’s production of Macbeth hits the stage in the Dalhousie Arts Centre this week, offering a radical re-telling of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
A new purpose-built air system in the space in the Killam Library now allows traditional prayer using sacred medicines, giving Indigenous students, staff, and community a reliable place for ceremony on Studley Campus.
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Monday, July 17, 2017
Through a partnership between Dalhousie and Prince's Operation Entrepreneur, members of the Canadian Armed Forces are being given the skills and confidence to transition to becoming business owners.
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Photo Essay: Faculty and staff marked the end of another successful academic year with ice cream and other treats at the annual Strawberry Social in Halifax.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
There is much still to be done in Dalhousie’s ongoing efforts to build a more diverse, inclusive university community. But the past two years have seen a great deal of change, noteworthy progress on several fronts, and a reinvigorated sense of purpose.
Friday, June 23, 2017
Internationally known Buddhist monk Ajahn Brahm visited Dal this past week to share some of his trademark wit and wisdom about finding happiness during a talk as part of the university's "Work Well" strategy.
Friday, June 16, 2017
Last week, Dalhousie held its annual Milestones Tea to honour the contributions of more than 60 faculty and staff who've reached 25, 35 or 45 years of service to the university.