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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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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.
Legacies that last: Faculty and staff achievement celebrated at Dal's annual employee award ceremony
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.
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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Wednesday, October 22, 2014
The Dal community united local Aboriginal leaders and community members last Thursday at the university's annual "powwow" in honour of our region's Mi'kmaq heritage.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Don't miss the latest interactive exhibit from Derek Reilly and his team of Computer Science students this Saturday night at Halifax's Nocturne: Art at Night festival.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
The first theatre production under the Fountain School of Performing Arts banner opens this week: a creative take on Aristophanes' "The Birds" with props and settings made almost entirely from recycled or re-used materials.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
This weekend's Homecoming festivities add a new "Tiger Fun Walk/Run" across all three Halifax campuses. Attendees are encouraged to bring footwear to donate to "Walk in Our Shoes" foot-care clinic for homeless and at-risk adults.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Making his first address to the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, Dal President Richard Florizone outlined the university’s emerging strategy for supporting the region’s economic development and asked government and business leaders to work with Dal to build a stronger Nova Scotia.