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Dal’s Michael Ungar blends narrative and research in new novel Orphans in the Garden

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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Alison DeLory
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.
Amanda Kirby-Sheppard
Thursday, October 29, 2026
The new clinic offers free assistance to Canadians while providing law students the chance to gain practical, hands-on experience in tax dispute resolution.
Photography by Daniel Jardine and Alexa Cude
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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Rosalie Fralick
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Dal student volunteers hosted the sixth-annual Let's Talk Science Challenge on campus earlier this month, with more than 150 junior high students showcasing their impressive science knowledge.
Genevieve MacIntyre
Thursday, May 14, 2015
EUCE held its "Day of Debate" for International Baccalaureate (IB) high school students last month, an annual event that has grown from modest beginnings to host 80 students from across Halifax.
Marie Visca
Friday, May 8, 2015
Together with the North End Community Health Centre, students and faculty from Dal's School of Human Communications Disorders and School of Dental Hygiene provided free preschool health screenings for local children.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, May 7, 2015
For the month of May, the Elizabeth May Chair in Sustainability and Environmental Health and Dal Human Resources are teaming up to encourage outdoor activity with the 30 x 30 Nature Challenge.
Marie Visca
Monday, April 27, 2015
Dal's James R. Johnston Chair helps launch Black Halifax, an interactive website telling the historical stories behind Halifax's vibrant Black community.