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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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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Social work professor mobilizes volunteers to staff an emergency shelter for the homeless.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
“There's no better way to sharpen your ideas and learn to communicate effectively than by explaining them to a grade six class," says Julian Ware, a Let's Talk Science volunteer.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Dal staffers Cia Tweel, Cindy Miller and Judy MacDonald are among those who'll carry the Olympic torch en route to Vancouver 2010.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The grounds of the University Children's Centre adjacent to the LSC look nicer and they're dryer too.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
“We need more aboriginal students in the health fields, to better reflect the population in Canada. We’re not there yet, but Dalhousie is taking steps to make that happen,” says Kara Paul, AHSI coordinator.