Student Life

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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Sher Scott
Friday, December 7, 2012
Dal students volunteer their time at Out of the Cold, a shelter for Halifax’s homeless, organized by a group of community leaders, including Social Work prof Jeff Karabanow.
Bruce Bottomley
Thursday, December 6, 2012
We talk with some of the hundreds of Dal students who made their way to the DSU's Puppy Room this week.
Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
DSU partners with Therapeutic Paws of Canada for exam season "Puppy Room," providing students with four-legged stress relief.
Jessica Chisholm
Monday, December 3, 2012
Dal Dance society hosted "INSPIRE," a high-energy workshop for all levels of dance.
Jessica Chubb (Student Academic Success Services), with Julia Manoukian
Friday, November 30, 2012
In our latest Dal News Top 5, we asked the team at Student Academic Success Services to share their best advice on preparing for those fall term finals.