Student Life
From wish recipient to wish maker: Dal student launches Make‑A‑Wish society
Drawing on her own experience with a life-changing illness, Zeen Ali is mobilizing students to raise funds, recruit volunteers, and support children facing serious health challenges. Read more.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Students exchanged ideas, career advice and contacts with employers representing leading organizations from Halifax, Calgary, Toronto and beyond.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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.
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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Friday, September 5, 2025
Dal's newest students came together last Saturday for a spirited kick-off to campus life, soaking up high-energy vibes, making new connections, and posing for a first-ever drone-shot class photo.
Thursday, September 4, 2025
More than 1,200 students scored big at Dal's Free Store last week, taking home tens of thousands of dollars worth of goods for free and proving one person's trash can be another's treasure.
Friday, August 29, 2025
Dalhousie’s revamped O-Week brings students together with a single calendar, bold spirit, and deep collaboration that will set the stage for lasting friendships and a strong start to university life.
Friday, August 29, 2025
Dalhousie’s O-Week offers inclusive events for queer, rural, and mature students, plus wellness spaces and socials designed to help everyone feel at home on campus.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Dalhousie celebrates 15 years of partnership with Case IH and Tidal Tractor, marking the path toward 150 machinery units that have transformed agricultural education for thousands of students.