COMMUNITY AND CULTURE

Twin sisters upended by war feel the love

Donors at Dal and beyond support Ukrainian sisters Mariia and Yuliia Lytvynchuk as they settle into student life in Halifax.

Tonight on CBC: Engineering alumni seek ringing endorsement on Dragon’s Den

A pair of engineering alumni who transformed the standard of care provided to patients with rings stuck on their fingers are pitching their revolutionary products to Canada's most well-known venture capitalists.

Dal chemist presented with national prize for young researchers

Dr. Erin Johnson, the first Dal researcher to be awarded the prestigious Steacie Prize, was celebrated by colleagues, students, and others at a reception on campus earlier this month.

Dal cross country runner to compete in 165km ultramarathon overseas

After finishing third at the AUS championship last year, Kelsey Hogan decided to aim higher and took this season off from competition to train for a 165km ultramarathon.

A warm neighbourhood welcome: Dal opens arms to North End elementary students waiting on new school

Since students and staff of St. Joseph’s-Alexander MacKay Elementary in Halifax's North End moved to the neighbourhood near Dal last year to allow for construction of their new school, the university has stepped up to help them stay active and feel welcome.

Fiona: People with disabilities need more support in extreme storms

Supporting people with disabilities in an emergency is not just about doing the right thing, it’s also the law, fundamental to human rights and part of several international agreements, write Kevin Quigley and Kaitlynne Lowe.

Alumni awards, Aggies edition: Alumni celebrated on Ag campus

The Faculty of Agriculture’s Blue & Gold Awards program celebrated three outstanding alumni this past homecoming weekend.

Sparkes named Subway AUS Athlete of the Week!

Swimmer Logan Sparkes was named the Subway AUS Athlete of the Week for his performance at the Amby Legere Invitational this past weekend.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Shark tagging, hiking through Mi'kma'ki, camping trips near species at risk: Dal students got to see and do a lot during field courses this past summer. See some photo highlights of their experiences.