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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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Genevieve MacIntyre
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Discover how Curtis Michael’s passion for Mi’kmaw language transforms classrooms into spaces of cultural exchange and inspires learners from diverse backgrounds to engage with Indigenous knowledge.
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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Julia Manoukian
Thursday, October 3, 2013
The legacy of Terry Fox brings Dal students out in support of cancer research.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, September 27, 2013
Next Wednesday Dal hosts its fourth-annual Mawio'mi (or "powwow"), a celebration of aboriginal heritage and Mi'kmaq culture that's one of the most colourful campus events.
Julia Manoukian
Friday, September 27, 2013
Students, faculty and staff gathered across all of Dal’s campuses for the university’s fourth annual Pink Day events.
Clark Jang
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Just how realistic is TV's hottest series, which concludes its final season this Sunday? We asked Dal professors to grade Breaking Bad's science.
Kevin Bradley
Monday, September 23, 2013
Organizations such as the DSU and the Springtide Collective are hoping students take the opportunity to have their say in the Nova Scotia provincial election. Look for polling stations on campus starting this week.