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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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Kevin Bradley
Friday, September 26, 2014
Now in its second year, the DALConnects program helps pair students with volunteer opportunities to match their skills and interests.
Rosalie Fralick
Friday, September 26, 2014
Dalhousie's French Department co-hosted last week's public event in the Royal Society's "Open Academy" series – a lively session "en francais" featuring Political Science prof Ruben Zaiotti and international relations expert Alexandra Novosseloff.
Emma Geldart
Thursday, September 25, 2014
The Agricultural Campus Community Garden is currently in its fifth year, supporting dozens of student, faculty, staff and community gardeners.
Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
When the Halifax Central Library opens this fall, Åsa Kachan will be helping welcome its first patrons as the new CEO of the city’s libraries.
Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
(Re-post due to broken link last week) After opening up its membership ranks to welcome all faculty, staff, alumni and grad students, the Dalhousie University Club is focused on becoming a hub for bringing people together on campus.