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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, September 10, 2014
Residence students spent their first Saturday in Halifax volunteering with local organizations such as Ronald McDonald House, the YWCA and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
This week the Dal community and the university’s neighbours were able to tour the new LeMarchant Mixed-Use Building in advance of its official opening, exploring the residence spaces and services available to students.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
In July and August, Dal's Starting Lean initiative hosted "Summ'er UP!," an accelerator program to help young entrepreneurs get up and going with new business ideas.
Friday, August 22, 2014
Dal Children and Youth in Challenging Contexts network launches campaign asking youth to submit creative projects about their experiences with mental health issues.
Friday, August 22, 2014
Dal faculty, staff and students are taking part in an awareness and fundraising campaign to fight ALS — one that's taking social media by storm.