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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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Lora Arenburg
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
At this year's Retirees Tea, recent retirees from Dal reflected back on their contributions to the university and, in particular, their connections with students.
Dustin Meagher
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
More than 1,400 visitors descended on Dal's Steele Ocean Sciences Building during Doors Open Halifax earlier this month, which hosted hands-on ocean science and technology activities for attendees of all ages.
Nick Pearce w/ Dustin Meagher
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Photo highlighst from Doors Open Halifax at Dalhousie's Steele Ocean Sciences Buidling.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, June 5, 2015
Following the release of the “Belong” report in March, Dalhousie's Strategic Initiative on Diversity and Inclusiveness is moving ahead with its second phase: considering and implementing the report's recommendations.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, June 5, 2015
Last month Dal was host of the second biennial Black Canadian Studies Association conference, organized under the auspices of the James R. Johnston Chair.