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African Heritage Month launch celebrates creative advocacy in action
Members of the Dal community and beyond filled the Dalhousie Arts Centre Sculpture Court to mark the start of African Heritage Month with food, music, reflection, and jubilation. Read more.
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Community members, scholars, performers and artists gathered to celebrate the opening of It’s About Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now. The exhibition explores representation and reception, performing artists and the stage, dance in and for communities, and legislation and protest.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The Fountain School of Performing Arts’s production of Macbeth hits the stage in the Dalhousie Arts Centre this week, offering a radical re-telling of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
A new purpose-built air system in the space in the Killam Library now allows traditional prayer using sacred medicines, giving Indigenous students, staff, and community a reliable place for ceremony on Studley Campus.
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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.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Dal ESL students and staff took part in World Student Day event, organized by Languages Canada in celebration of the contribution that languages students make to life in Canada.