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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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Theresa Salah
Monday, December 8, 2025
Dalhousie Engineering students joined schools across Canada in gathering on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women to remember the 14 women murdered at École Polytechnique in 1989.
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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Fallon Bourgeouis
Monday, December 19, 2016
For 30 years, the Dalhousie Alumni Association's Winter Clothing Bursary has been helping refugee students adjust to their new community and climate.
Lindsay Loomer
Thursday, December 15, 2016
The wrongful conviction of Donald Marshall Jr. shone a light on racism in the criminal justice system and helped lay the foundation for Dal's Indigenous Blacks & Mi’kmaq Initiative. Last month, the Schulich School of Law paid tribute to Marshall with the unveiling of a portrait in his honour.
Zoe Bell
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
The 63rd annual Dalhousie University and University of King’s College Student, Staff, Faculty and Alumni art exhibition is now on display, celebrating unique artistic talents from across campus.
Cheryl Bell
Monday, December 12, 2016
Danah Al-Radhan is a Dentistry student from Kuwait who has harnessed her passion for filmmaking into support for the Mobile Outreach Street Health (MOSH).
Matt Reeder
Friday, December 9, 2016
On Friday, Dal's School of Social Work hosts 50 Years of Human Rights in Nova Scotia, a conference that brings together students and community to explore the advancement of human rights in the province ahead of International Human Rights Day on Saturday.