Student Life
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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Monday, October 31, 2016
Video: In the "spirit" of Halloween, Dal's Student Life Street Team went to Shirreff Hall to seek out its famed spectre, Penelope.
Friday, October 28, 2016
A video of a Peggy's Cove performance has brought international attention to the Maritime Bhangra Group. Now, what began as a student group on campus is working to make a big difference in its community through the joy of dance.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Grad student Dominique Salh is creating the Our Dance Safe program, which gives marginalized members of the community a place to gather, learn and move.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
First-year student Linxi Zhang talks about the excitement of beginning her university career.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
From research to campus life, being connected to nature has been a big part of Amanda Ring's Dal experience.