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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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Ryan McNutt
Friday, March 7, 2014
Students from the School of Information Management organized the Information Without Borders conference, featuring Citizen Lab Director Ron Deibert discussing the dark side of the Internet.
Sarah Beatty
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Student writer Sarah Beatty reports on her reading week experience travelling with Dal Action in Florida, building homes with Habitat for Humanity.
Ashley Greene
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Earth Sciences student Andrea Christians received the 2013 Energy Innovation Grant for her work on the evolutionary history of salt structures.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, February 27, 2014
We speak with last year’s winner, Jacob Cookey, about his advice to grad students preparing for competition on March 4 and 5.
Ashleigh Myles
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
The Society of Dalhousie Music Students hosts the James Faraday Memorial Concert on Feb. 27, with all proceeds going to a scholarship in his name.