Student Life
From wish recipient to wish maker: Dal student launches Make‑A‑Wish society
Drawing on her own experience with a life-changing illness, Zeen Ali is mobilizing students to raise funds, recruit volunteers, and support children facing serious health challenges. Read more.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Students exchanged ideas, career advice and contacts with employers representing leading organizations from Halifax, Calgary, Toronto and beyond.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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.
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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Friday, October 6, 2023
FASS student Delphi Le Blanc travelled to Germany this summer for a month-long course on public history, memory and memorials, diving into her passion for the country and its language as part of the DAAD Young Ambassador program.
Friday, October 6, 2023
Vicki Macintosh graduated with her master’s in animal science this week, a degree during which she also served as don of a residence on the Agricultural Campus.
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Third-year International Food Business student Kim Fiona Lemke, a self-professed foodie, spent three months in St. Lucia for an internship this past summer, where she got to explore the local cuisine and landscapes and put her academic knowledge into action.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Sara Wong’s plans to graduate in the spring with a Bachelor of Science were delayed due to a concussion suffered during her fourth year. She’s now looking to the future as she graduates this fall as a member of the Class of 2023.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
With baseball's playoffs getting underway, English prof Bart Vautour will be watching not only as a fan, but as the instructor behind Dal's new course offering on baseball and literature.