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All spruce'd up: How Dal "elves" helped Woody the Talking Christmas Tree make his winter wake‑up call

All spruce'd up: How Dal "elves" helped Woody the Talking Christmas Tree make his winter wake‑up call

The computer scientists who saved Christmas? Thanks to the work of faculty members Hanieh Shakeri and Joseph Malloch, a beloved Dartmouth institution has been able to entertain children of all ages this holiday season.  Read more.

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Theresa Salah
Monday, December 8, 2025
Dalhousie Engineering students joined schools across Canada in gathering on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women to remember the 14 women murdered at École Polytechnique in 1989.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, November 21, 2025
Nearly 30 awards were presented to more than 50 individuals and groups from across the university at the 8th Annual Legacy Awards. Read the full list of honourees.
Stephanie Rogers
Friday, October 31, 2025
College Royal was another incredible success, bringing together students, staff, and faculty in a celebration of agricultural tradition, hands-on learning, and community.

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Mia Samardzic
Friday, April 5, 2024
The BIPOC Graduate Student Mentoring Academy, now in its second year, has offered tailored mentorship opportunities, professional development and networking events. Hear from members of the team about what makes the program so powerful.
Kenneth Conrad
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Dr. Manuel Helbig, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Science’s Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science, explains what causes a total solar eclipse, why they are so rare, and other questions.
Jeff Lawton
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
The Dalhousie community gathered last week for the 13th annual Impact Awards, celebrating the efforts and achievements Dal students and student groups make outside of the classroom.
Christena Copeland
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Multinational developer, investor, entrepreneur, and Dal alum George Armoyan has built successful business ventures around the world. He visited campus this past week to field questions from first-year students eager to tap into his wisdom.
Amanda Kirby-Sheppard
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The dynamic cast at this year's Weldon Literary Moot brought Cinderella v. Charming to life, raising more than $2,000 for the Halifax Humanities Society in the process.