Student Life

Award‑winning student essay asks what fractures community — and why showing up can help build it

Award‑winning student essay asks what fractures community — and why showing up can help build it

Mia Mackenzie, a Master of Social Work student, earned top honours in Dal’s Glovin Award for an essay urging people to resist division by showing up and staying accountable to community.  Read more.

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Farrah Smith
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Psychology student and varsity basketball player Melina Collins is this year's recipient of the Dr. Anne Marie Ryan Community Growth Award, recognized for her work bringing athletes and young learners together through a literacy mentorship program.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
As exams and deadlines converge, the Killam and other campus libraries become places of problem‑solving, empathy, and practical help, highlighting how support services carry students through critical academic moments.
Kenneth Conrad, Graeme Gunn, Kate Rogers, Tanis Trainor
Thursday, March 26, 2026
This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so.

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Ashleigh Myles
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Studying abroad opens the world to Dal students, and allows them to learn a thing or two about themselves.
Julia Manoukian
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
The sounds of Argentina will wash over Dal when traditional tango takes over the University Club this weekend.
Sher Scott
Monday, January 13, 2014
Laura McIntosh is one of Dal's most dedicated Peer Allies, but Laura's work in support of the LGBTQ community extends well beyond campus.
Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Wondering how and why Dal closes during a snowstorm? Here’s our overview of the university's storm closure policy.
Graeme Gunn
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
We start off the new year by getting to know the executive team of the Dalhousie Agricultural Students' Association.