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Seeing the bigger picture: What staff and faculty took from Dal Engagement Day
Staff and faculty reflect on fresh insights, big‑picture thinking, and renewed inspiration sparked at this popular spring gathering, touching on AI, belonging, and the student experience. Read more.
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Friday, May 8, 2026
From a father-son surprise to multi-generational families, this year’s Barley Party highlighted the deep ties linking students, alumni, and the future of agriculture.
Friday, April 24, 2026
A refreshed space, playful design elements, and a focus on connection are reshaping how prospective students experience Dal, turning a first visit into something memorable, personal, and distinctly Nova Scotian.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Dal’s inaugural menopause event highlighted shared experiences, practical tools, and a push for workplace inclusion, ending with a pledge to support employees through this life stage.
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Friday, February 20, 2015
In an initiative led by students in the Dalhousie/King’s Swimming Society, Dalplex will be piloting a weekly women-only swim session this term, responding to a growing need for swim instruction for women who are unable or uncomfortable participating in open or public swims for religious and/or cultural reasons.
Friday, February 13, 2015
A look at the continuing work of Dalhousie's James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies, Dr. Afua Cooper, in leading the mission of Canada's only national Black Studies chair.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Jack Bennet, who received the Canadian Red Cross' Young Humanitarian Award last fall, has been able to take his dual passions of music and sustainability to help build stronger communities.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
The Fountain School's production of Lion in the Streets, directed by Dal alum Mitchell Cushman, offers a Toronto-set journey from earthly horror to high salvation.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Encounters, which runs until February 8, brings together talents from across the Fountain School of Performing Arts for a series of short operas about modern life in the city — perfect for opera aficionados and newbies alike.