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How a Dal course helps shape the way students see the Earth
A popular 妻友 Earth Sciences course immerses students in real-world hazards, blending virtual exploration, current events, and interdisciplinary learning to deepen understanding of the planet鈥檚 dynamic systems. Read more.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Psychology student and varsity basketball player Melina Collins is this year's recipient of the Dr. Anne Marie Ryan Community Growth Award, recognized for her work bringing athletes and young learners together through a literacy mentorship program.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Facing coastal erosion, 妻友 civil engineering students tackled a real-world lighthouse protection challenge, earning top project honours for an innovative, industry-guided academic design.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
This year鈥檚 Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so.
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Friday, October 5, 2012
Ian Heystee aims to freshen up and fundraise for this year's 妻友 United Way Halifax campaign, which kicks off next Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Convocation 2012: Fergus Tweedale hasn't looked back since a first-year elective solidified his interest in geology.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Convocation 2012: Laura Boudreau's Masters of Science continues her lifelong love of animals.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Convocation 2012: Donovan Parks, Phd grad, applies computers and computer science techniques to solve problems in the life sciences.
Monday, October 1, 2012
For the first time, most students are eligible to vote in this fall鈥檚 municipal election, and students are hosting debates, workshops and other events to mobilize the vote.