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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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Ryan McNutt
Friday, September 20, 2013
Dal prepares for its annual Pink Day celebration on September 25, featuring pink fashion, cake, BBQs and a guest lecture -- all focused on respect in our community.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, September 20, 2013
Students and employees take the lead in supporting an important dialogue; "Take Back the Campus" rally scheduled for Tuesday.
Jessica Chisholm
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
The Aboriginal Health Sciences Initiative's second Junior University took aboriginal youth on a tour through the health disciplines, drawing connections between western and indigenous knowledge.
Schulich School of Law / Dal News
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Burnley "Rocky" Jones, beloved activist and human rights champion who passed away this week, helped establish Dal's Transition Year Program and the Indigenous Blacks and Mi'kmaq Initiative.
Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Rainy skies didn't dampen spirits as hundreds of visitors toured Dal's Agricultural Campus during the Faculty of Agriculture’s annual community event last Thursday.