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What new Dal students couldn't leave behind

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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Matt Reeder and Alexa Cude
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.
Ellie Garry-Jones
Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
Linden Thomas
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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Sher Scott
Friday, October 11, 2013
The new bike repair stands, set to be installed at various places across campus and HRM, provide cyclists with the basic tools to make adjustments while on the road.
Amani Saini
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
The spirited matchup was the first of three residence sport showdowns this year to raise money for the IWK Foundation.
Amani Saini
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
"Insights to Success": A new profile series on international voices at Dal kicks off with Mohamed Assem, a Biology student and residence assistant from Aleppo, Syria.
Julia Manoukian
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
The ÆÞÓÑ Cubing Society is always looking for quick-thinking people with nimble fingers to solve Mr. Rubik's puzzle in record time.
Katherine Wooler
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
"Many of the defining issues of our time are sustainability related."