Student Life
What new Dal students couldn't leave behind
From Lego flowers and a chewed Nerf dart to treasured gifts and childhood keepsakes, new Dal students share the meaningful items helping residence feel like home. Read more.
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Friday, September 11, 2026
The annual return of students brings renewed energy to campus. Explore the scale of move-in through photos and key stats.
Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Thousands of incoming students came together on Tiger Welcome Day to celebrate the start of university life, turning first-week uncertainty into shared experiences, lasting memories and new connections.
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Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Oluronke Taiwo, Dalhousie’s Black Student Advisor, was recently named one of the "Top 25 Immigrants in the Maritimes" by myHalifaxExperience magazine.
Monday, November 27, 2017
The Fountain School of Performing Arts continues its 2017-18 season this week with The Man of Mode, a Restoration comedy by George Etherege.
Monday, November 20, 2017
An Engineering co-op student who's written a novel and several plays during her studies, Nayani Jensen is headed to the University of Oxford next year as Dalhousie's 91st Rhodes Scholar.
Friday, November 17, 2017
Nearly a dozen Architecture students have been hard at work over the last few weeks crafting their unconventional entry for Halifax's annual Holiday Parade of Lights.
Friday, November 17, 2017
At Dal's Indigenous Student Centre, students like Ali Barnaby, Karlee Johnson and William Johnson are helping plan and coordinate programming that’s building a stronger sense of community on campus.