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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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Lauren Phillips
Friday, February 3, 2023
Now in her second year in a Master of Science in Kinesiology, five-time Academic All-Canadian Mady Shivgulam looks forward to applying her experience to all aspects of her life — from coaching swimmers to mentoring young women in science.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, February 2, 2023
The African Nova Scotian flag was hoisted at Dal Wednesday as part of an African Heritage Month kick-off event centred around the importance of paying homage to ancestors.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
A new active learning space at Dal moves beyond the traditional classroom, offering instructors more ways to engage students as active participants in their own learning process.
Kate Rogers
Friday, January 27, 2023
Dalhousie's first Disaster Preparedness Workshop offered medical students a window into what it takes to navigate a large-scale casualty situation and save lives via an intricately designed simulation.
Ariel Mackenzie
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
A new Dalhousie study abroad program will offer African Nova Scotian students at Dal exposure to countries, cities, and colleges with predominantly Black populations.