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Former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. urges students to engage across differences
Drawing on years navigating Canada-U.S. relations, Kirsten Hillman encouraged Dal students to seek diverse perspectives, strengthen civic discourse and help shape the country’s future during a symposium hosted by the MacEachen Institute. Read more.
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Monday, November 2, 2026
Deantha Edmund’s Artist-In-Residence mentorship at Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts was guided by a simple but powerful belief: every artist deserves to know they belong.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
After publishing hundreds of academic works, social work professor Dr. Michael Ungar turns to magical realism to bring complex child welfare issues to a broader audience.
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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Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Dal students recently hosted a collaborative forum for Halifax-area IB high school students, helping them learn about how they can develop community action strategies.
Monday, March 17, 2014
The annual event, in partnership the DSU, brought together leaders and thinkers to consider "chances worth taking."
Friday, March 14, 2014
A team in Dal's School of Planning is exploring the changing socio-economic profile of Halifax and what it might mean for the city's future.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
The seed library will allow the community to "borrow" seeds to grow over 80 different varieties of edible and ornamental plants.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Student writer Sarah Beatty reports on her reading week experience travelling with Dal Action in Florida, building homes with Habitat for Humanity.