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Starting with hello: Dal's newest students build community together
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. Read more.
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Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Dal's expanded Academic Orientation introduces new students to the skills, supports and strategies that can shape their success long after O-Week ends.
Friday, August 28, 2026
Two Dal Engineering graduates turned co-op placements into careers at a Halifax space company, helping design satellite technology while supporting the next generation of student talent.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
The Schulich School of Law will host the Kawaskimhon National Moot 鈥� which incorporates Indigenous orders alongside federal, provincial and international law 鈥� for the first time in the law school鈥檚 history March 1-3. Students will work on issues related to First Nations children.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
The Schulich School of Law had its most successful outing ever at this year鈥檚 McKelvey Cup, winning not only the moot but five of the six awards up for grabs.
Thursday, February 21, 2019
For students and profs in Dal鈥檚 Faculty of Dentistry, the launch of the new version of Canada鈥檚 Food Guide is like introducing a new textbook 鈥斅爋ffering new opportunities to learn and educate about good oral health.
Friday, February 15, 2019
At no cost other than their time, Cultiv8 鈥斅燽ased at Dal's Faculty of Agriculture 鈥� offers students exposure to innovation through a variety of avenues.
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Humpbacks and seals and dolphins, oh my! Learn how Dal students get an up-close look at marine life through the Faculty of Science鈥檚 SEASIDE course.