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Moving through winter: How a beginner run club program is building community at Dal

Moving through winter: How a beginner run club program is building community at Dal

Dal students are finding motivation and friendship through a relaxed run/walk program that prioritizes showing up, moving together, and making fitness feel more welcoming.  Read more.

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Linden Thomas
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Grounded by a lifelong love of running, Dal MBA grad Jacob Benoit earns a prestigious U SPORTS Top 8 Academic All‑Canadian award recognizing his athletic and academic dedication.
Graduate Studies
Monday, January 19, 2026
A doctoral student shares how a travel grant and academic training boosted her research momentum and opened doors to connect her work with wider audiences.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
From varsity swimming to ocean-tech entrepreneurship, Isaac Bahler’s path to Oxford reflects a passion for turning climate research into real-world solutions.

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Stefanie Wilson
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Computer Science student Brandon Poole has so much going on, from serving as CS Society president to working as a communications assistant. It's how he feels he can best make a difference supporting his fellow students.
Matt Reeder
Friday, April 13, 2018
Hundreds of final-year Engineering students have spent the past eight months putting their design skills to the test for local industry. This week, they showcased the results as part of the Dalhousie Engineering Capstone Conference.
Stefanie Wilson
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Shauna Bulman, president of the Dalhousie Science Society, wanted to use her Dal experience to broaden her horizons. For her, that means double majoring in Neuroscience and Spanish, pursuing a certificate in Science Leadership and Communication, and taking a semester abroad in Spain.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Watch Rick Mercer's visit to Dalhousie on the penultimate episode of his Rick Mercer Report, celebrating the university's fundraising success in his Spread the Net Student Challenge.
Allie Jehle
Thursday, April 5, 2018
This year's winner of the DSU award for teaching, Anneke Henderson (Fountain School of Performing Arts) builds the sort of community that helps her students succeed.