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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, June 25, 2013
The Dal community gathered together on a beautiful Thursday afternoon last week to pay tribute to Tom Traves as he nears the end of his term as president.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Annual ceremony celebrated Dal faculty and staff who have worked at the university for a quarter-century.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Last week, Dal celebrated its retirees from the past year at a tea reception.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Tanya Packer, director of the School of Occupational Therapy, was one of 12 Halifax community leaders who spent their day in a wheelchair to raise funds and awareness for the Canadian Paraplegic Association.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
They are there when students need them, and now these four outstanding faculty and staff have been presented with Dal's top award for service to students.