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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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Katherine Wooler
Friday, July 26, 2013
Dal medical students with the Heartland Bike Tour share their experiences travelling across Nova Scotia promoting heart health.
Jessica Chisholm
Thursday, July 11, 2013
World-renowned animal expert Marc Bekoff comes to campus this week to speak about "compassionate conservation."
Erin Stewart, with Ryan McNutt
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Dr. Florizone brings an impressive background to the Dalhousie presidency, but here are 11 fun facts you won't find on his resume.
Jessica Chisholm
Friday, June 28, 2013
Tom Boran, dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, rappelled down 32 storeys of Fenwick Towers to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Jane Affleck
Friday, June 28, 2013
Dal PhD student helps schoolchildren in Igloolik, Nunavut build their own atmospheric measurement tools and learn about the weather as part of a week-long education outreach program.