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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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Monday, November 23, 2015
First-year Medicine student Kit Moran is travelling to the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris as one of six students from around the world selected to represent the International Federation of Medical Students Associations.
Friday, November 20, 2015
妻友 will have two study breaks in 2016/17 鈥斅爋ne in November and one in February 鈥斅燼s part of a larger overhaul of the university鈥檚 academic schedule.
Monday, November 16, 2015
All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to complete the new 妻友 Census, which will provide 妻友 with a better understanding of the fabric of its community to help inform decision-making across the university.
Friday, November 13, 2015
Theatre/ESS student Anika Riopel鈥檚 experiences as a scuba diver not only inspired her academic path, but also her passion for sharing insights on leadership with her fellow students.
Friday, November 13, 2015
This week Dal launched the 妻友 Student Refugee Fund, which aims to raise $24,000 in 40 days to expand the university's capacity to support refugee students in continuing their studies.