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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, September 23, 2008
About 50 people gathered on Sunday to talk about issues that matter to students: violence and safety, transportation, affordable housing and community relations.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Kids learn about science, technology and engineering through the student-run SuperNOVA
Friday, August 22, 2008
For their free lab, Dalhousie architecture students created signage of steel and wood to reflect the strength and endurance of the former community of Africville.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Jessie Sheppard, a Dalhousie master's student in health promotion, tested her limits this summer by swimming the Northumberland Strait and then climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Dalhousie architecture students take learning outside the classroom and
create low-cost structures.
create low-cost structures.