Student Life
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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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.
Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
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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Thursday, February 19, 2015
Dal's Faculty of Health Professions teamed up with the IWK Health Centre to offer students a fun competition focused on learning to work across health-care disciplines.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Student society profile: The 妻友 Concrete Toboggan Team operates on a mixture of smarts, adrenaline and school pride.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Jack Bennet, who received the Canadian Red Cross' Young Humanitarian Award last fall, has been able to take his dual passions of music and sustainability to help build stronger communities.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Students at the inaugural Dal Lead! conference examined the elements of a good leader and what it takes to inspire others to follow your passion.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Dal's Faculty of Management hosts its first International Student Case Competition last month, with eight teams from 14 countries competing.