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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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Genevieve MacIntyre
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Discover how Curtis Michael’s passion for Mi’kmaw language transforms classrooms into spaces of cultural exchange and inspires learners from diverse backgrounds to engage with Indigenous knowledge.
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
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Last Saturday students contributed more than 600 volunteer hours to 11 Halifax organizations during Community Day, an annual event linking students with opportunities to make a difference in their local community.
Matt Reeder
Friday, September 11, 2015
Each September and beyond, groups on campus like Res Life, Security and others team up to make sure new and returning students know what it means to live as part of a safe, supportive campus community.
Jane Doucet
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Rob Currie, Schulich School of Law professor and renowned criminal law expert, is also a singer-songwriter, writing about the experience of wrongly-convicted Canadian Romeo Phillion.
Matt Reeder
Friday, September 4, 2015
Dalhousie and Halifax Regional Police continue their longstanding partnership, ensuring a dedicated police presence in the areas surrounding Dal’s Halifax campuses during Orientation Week and on weekends through the fall.
Erin Stewart
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Follow along all semester as we offer a guided tour of Dal's Faculties, introducing you to people and places you might not know through video interviews, pop-up lectures, photo albums and more.