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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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
DalTheatre brings its 2012-13 season to a close with Pierre de Marivaux's The Triumph of Love.
Friday, March 22, 2013
"Dining in the Dark," held at the McInnes Room last week, had attendees experience what it's like to live with vision impairment by eating their dinner blindfolded.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Students from FASS invited peers from across the country to share their passions and projects at the fourth-annual conference.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
As usual, though, the IWK Health Centre was the real winner, as residence students raised $16,000 in the annual hockey showdown.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Engineering prof Lukas Swan hosted a fleet of electric vehicles on campus, letting students examine and test drive some of the latest models on the market in Nova Scotia.