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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Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Guided by her passions in writing and science, Microbiology & Immunology and Creative Writing student Brittany Graham was announced Monday as one of Canada's 11 Rhodes Scholars for 2015. She becomes the 89th Rhodes Scholar in ÆÞÓÑ's history.
Monday, November 24, 2014
Catherine Giffen is one of six students who was able to spend her most recent co-op term with a local non-profit through Management Career Services' C3 Mentoring Program.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Kai Boggild's co-op experience with Natural Resources Canada took him to the northern-most point on our planet and transformed him into something of a third-generation Arctic explorer.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
ÆÞÓÑ researchers are helping lead the new Caring Campus Initiative, funded by Movember Canada, which will provide new data and inform strategies for addressing alcohol and drug misuse among first-year students.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
With the Faculty of Agriculture's annual "Discovery Day" for future students taking place this Friday, we chat with one student, Ontario native Tamara Snook, about fulfilling her dream of working with animals.