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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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Monday, May 11, 2009
Learning self defence is like taking out an insurance policy—"a just-in-case strategy to stay safe."
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The Master Campus Plan will provide a framework for campus development into the next decade.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Dal student Spencer Fowlie is going to Ghana with Engineers Without Borders, a nonprofit organization which sends volunteers to developing countries.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Dalhousie students take a hike through a sustainable forest.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Dalhousie students and faculty invited to take part in IBM's Smarter Planet University Jam.