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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Thursday, January 30, 2014
First-year Nursing student Maike van Niekerk is one of this year's recipients of a Canadian Schulich Leader Scholarship.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Students in Dal’s Management Without Borders course work with community organizations to develop new approaches to solving important problems.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Last week's "Babel-On" event brought languages students at Dal together to spend an afternoon exploring creativity through six different native tongues.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
English and Creative Writing major Julia Manoukian isn't worried about her future: her liberal arts degree is going to prove its value when she graduates.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Student society profile: The Dalhousie Campus Medical Response Team is supporting student-led first aid on campus.