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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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Matt Reeder
Thursday, December 8, 2016
On Wednesday, three Dal students were among 40 individuals from 13 countries to take the oath of Canadian citizenship at the university in the first ceremony of its kind ever held on campus.
Molly Marcott
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, in memory of the 1989 École Polytechnique tragedy. The Dalhousie Women in Engineering Society hosted a candlelight vigil to recognize the anniversary and illuminate the struggle against gender-based violence.
Marlo MacKay
Friday, December 2, 2016
There's still time to give to Dalhousie's annual United Way campaign, which is nearing its fundraising goal.
Staff
Friday, December 2, 2016
See this year's edition of Dal's video holiday card, ready for sharing with friends and family.
Mike Still
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Mental health and sport was the topic of focus at the seventh annual Women in Leadership Spotlight Dinner Wednesday night, hosted by Dal's varsity women's basketball and volleyball players.