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What new Dal students couldn't leave behind

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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Matt Reeder and Alexa Cude
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.
Ellie Garry-Jones
Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
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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Kevin Bradley
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Last month's LINK event brought together student leaders from across campus to explore ideas for improving the university and its community.
Katie Park
Thursday, February 6, 2014
DalTheatre's production of Bertolt Brecht's "The Good Soul of Szechuan" is a sell-out success.
Sarah Beatty
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
In this year's showdown between residences -- the first to include the Agricultural Campus -- students can track their houses' energy and water savings online, in real time.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, January 31, 2014
Dalhousie's reach is increasingly global, both in terms of international collaborations and student population. Learn about some of the partnerships and exchanges that help make it all possible.
Colin Craig
Friday, January 31, 2014
Dal has its best-ever showing at Canada's largest business competition, winning first place in academic and charity categories.