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 5, 2014
Combing through the archives of the Dalhousie Gazette gives you a sense of how the First World War affected Dal 100 years ago.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
For members of the Dalhousie Theatre Society, the acting community goes well beyond the university's walls.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Over 75 Dal students took to the streets of Halifax on Halloween – not to build their own candy stashes, but to collect non-perishable food items for Feed Nova Scotia.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Two new vice-provost titles, including a vice-provost, student affairs that replaces the vice-president student services, reflect a more integrated approach to student support and university planning.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Dal Student Life photographer Ali Seglins was on hand to capture the Charity Kick-Off—the year's first event of the Residence Charity Series.