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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Wednesday, October 9, 2013
"Insights to Success": A new profile series on international voices at Dal kicks off with Mohamed Assem, a Biology student and residence assistant from Aleppo, Syria.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
The Dalhousie Cubing Society is always looking for quick-thinking people with nimble fingers to solve Mr. Rubik's puzzle in record time.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
"Many of the defining issues of our time are sustainability related."
Monday, October 7, 2013
"Everything you learn leads to another question."
Friday, October 4, 2013
Dal’s School of Health Sciences hosted an Olympic-style showdown to demonstrate how teamwork makes all the difference in health care.