Student Life

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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Julia Manoukian
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
The Society Fair gets a revamp as the Society Carnival and joins some top musical acts at Dalfest 2013 this weekend, including The Sheepdogs, Rich Aucoin and Born Ruffians.
Staff / Danny Abriel
Monday, September 9, 2013
Photos: Dal's newest students shook, rattled and shined earlier this month to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research.
Bruce Bottomley
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Dr. Florizone offers his advice to the future Class of 2017 as they join Dal's scholarly community.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, September 5, 2013
At ceremonies in both Halifax and Truro, the Dal community officially welcomed its newest students to the university.
Graeme Gunn (with files from Ryan McNutt)
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Orientation Week 2013 got off to a soggy but sensational start on Sunday.