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Dal’s Michael Ungar blends narrative and research in new novel Orphans in the Garden
After publishing hundreds of academic works, the renowned social work professor turns to magical realism to bring complex child welfare issues to a broader audience. Read more.
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Friday, October 16, 2026
As awareness of menopause grows, a Dal expert is helping shape conversations from campus workplaces to national policy, advocating for better support, education, and research.
Friday, October 16, 2026
Drawing on history, culture and personal experience, Michael Twitty invited the Dal community to see food as a gateway to deeper understanding and connection.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Dal's 16th annual Mawio’mi brought Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together in celebration of Indigenous cultures. These photos capture moments of connection, learning and celebration from throughout the day.
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Thursday, October 22, 2015
"We’re 'Heifer' a Good Time” was the slogan for this year's College Royal livestock demonstration competition, a beloved tradition on Dal's Agricultural Campus.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Hundreds of students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members took part in the President's Annual Fun Run/Walk this past weekend, a highlight of the university's Homecoming weekend.
Monday, October 19, 2015
Photo Essay: Checking out some of the Dal exhibits from this past weekend's Nocturne art festival in Halifax.
Monday, October 19, 2015
The Aboriginal Children’s Hurt and Healing (ACHH) art project, an initiative co-led by the School of Nursing's Margot Latimer, is one of several projects selected to compete for $35,000 in crowdfunding through Operation Blue Sky and HeroX.
Friday, October 16, 2015
"Racism is Killing Us Softly," a series that began with Social Work prof Wanda Thomas Bernard's research into connections between health and racism, continues this fall with a variety of topics.