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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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Matt Reeder
Thursday, February 16, 2023
This month, we launch a new series on Dal News exploring the university's strategic plan and the people bringing it to life.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Acting President Frank Harvey discusses Dal’s growth, creating a strong campus culture, and some of his key priorities for the months ahead as he helps lead the university during its current presidential search.
Ariel Mackenzie
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
A new Dal studio designed for music students pays tribute to an influential local concert promoter who has helped support generations of young musicians in Halifax.
Simon Sherry
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Valentine’s Day can be isolating for people who aren’t in romantic relationships. But research shows there are benefits to remaining single, writes Dal's Simon Sherry.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Dr. Afua Cooper, one of Dal’s leading scholars of Black Canadian history, is joined by a group of literary luminaries this evening as she unveils a new short film about Nova Scotia-born singing sensation and Dal alum Portia White.