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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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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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Faculty and staff volunteers ditched their labs and offices last week for a morning of gardening at the Agricultural Campus.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
The Office of Sustainability hosted a cycle track demonstration during SWITCH Open Streets Halifax to promote the idea of a segregated bike lane on University Avenue.