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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, February 19, 2013
New art installation by CS student Stephen Kelly changes based on real-time data from environmental systems.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Students make their own contribution to the latest offbeat viral video craze with a huge dance-off on the Studley Quad.
Friday, February 15, 2013
To mark the Chinese New Year, Dal's Chinese Studies program hosted a friendly calligraphy competition for students.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
On Soapbox, students can submit their suggestions to improve life at Dal, with a commitment that the DSU will try and make the most popular ideas possible.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Dal students contribute to an exciting local team that builds community innovation projects including wind turbines and mobile solar panels.