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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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Friday, July 26, 2024
Women are still underrepresented in Canada’s tech sector. A new summit launched by Dal’s Faculty of Computer Science this spring provides a safe space for women students to upskill, network, and learn.
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Everyone brings something different to an inclusive festival like Pride. For one first-time participant, it’s an extra special celebration of what it means to find acceptance for who you are and who you love.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Students of African ancestry from Dalhousie will join African Nova Scotian community members on a journey to Ghana, West Africa this summer.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Dalhousie veterinarian Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark is featured in a new "Shark Week" documentary exploring the dramatic increase in great white shark activity in Canadian East Coast waters.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Dal will kick off its second annual Big Gay Film Fest this month, featuring free public outdoor screenings of three queer films — But I’m A Cheerleader, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, and The Queen Of My Dreams.