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A Classic case of curiosity

A Classic case of curiosity

A lifelong fascination with Ancient Greece led Mars Semenova to pair computer science with classics, discovering unexpected connections between coding, language, and game development.  Read more.

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Kenneth Conrad
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
After wrapping up his undergraduate science degree over the summer, Steven Mata went straight into dental school at Dal in pursuit of his dream career.
Anna Wood
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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.
Linden Thomas
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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Chris Spencer
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
For members of the Dalhousie Theatre Society, the acting community goes well beyond the university's walls.
Marie Visca
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.
Ryan McNutt
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.
Ali Seglins
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.
Graeme Gunn
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
They're the people who work to enhance the student life experience at Dal AC. Meet the executive of the Dalhousie Agricultural Students' Association.