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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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Staff
Friday, May 26, 2023
Dozens of individuals received their pins for 25, 35, 45, and 50 years of service to the university this spring at two ceremonies previously postponed due to pandemic restrictions.
Genevieve MacIntyre
Thursday, May 18, 2023
A portrait of Mi’kmaw author and activist Daniel Paul painted by renowned Mi’kmaw artist Alan Syliboy is set to be displayed at Dalhousie in recognition of his contributions as a Mi’kmaw historian.
Stefanie Wilson
Monday, May 15, 2023
This month, work begins at the Killam Memorial Library on a deep energy retrofit that is projected to reduce both energy and water consumption in the building by more than 50 per cent. Closures will be scheduled to minimize disruptions to users.
Matt Reeder
Friday, May 12, 2023
We chat with Dal's influential gallery head as she unveils a major exhibition of African Nova Scotian textiles and canvas works curated by artist David Woods this week.
Kate Rogers
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Indigenous Admissions Pathway helps facilitate entrance into Dalhousie Medical School for Indigenous students, such as Bonnie Cremo from Eskasoni First Nation, by assessing applications using a holistic file review.