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New housing complex to provide more options for students
Construction will begin this summer on new student accommodations at Dalhousie, adding more than 200 beds to the university's housing capacity while increasing the variety of living options on campus for students. Read more.
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Thursday, July 13, 2023
With several doctors now trained in gender-affirming care, Dalhousie Student Health & Wellness is helping greatly improve access to care for trans students and the broader 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Friday, June 23, 2023
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Thursday, June 22, 2023
A chance meeting on an island in the middle of the Indian Ocean ignited a Somali marine negotiator’s interest in what Dalhousie had to offer. Now, with one Dal degree in hand, he’s set to embark on another with hopes of brighter days ahead for his home country.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Monday, June 12, 2023
Conor Scott was at the centre of the battle against one of Nova Scotia's most devastating wildfires and in the middle of a frightening rescue to save a man's life in the days leading up to his Convocation ceremony.