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Song of remembrance: Dal professor pens tune about sacrifice, loss, and legacy

Song of remembrance: Dal professor pens tune about sacrifice, loss, and legacy

"Pebble," written by Dr. Jason Brown of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, explores themes of loss, the echoes of war, and the fragility of memory.  Read more.

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Rhys Healy and Eva Carmichael
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ and community partners hosted Waters Flowing Together in Iona, Cape Breton last month —a three-day celebration blending Indigenous knowledge, ocean science, music, and culture on Bras d'Or Lake.
Stephanie Rogers
Friday, October 31, 2025
College Royal was another incredible success, bringing together students, staff, and faculty in a celebration of agricultural tradition, hands-on learning, and community.
Ellie Garry-Jones
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Everybody, the sold-out DalTheatre production running from Wednesday to Saturday this week, invites audiences on an unpredictable journey through life, death, and meaning.

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Stephanie Hurley
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The inspiration for a new Dal-led website Abajignmuen — which means "giving back" in Mìgmaq — came from recognizing the hard work of students on papers and assignments in Aboriginal and Indigenous law courses and the potential value of this work in providing guidance to others in the broader community.
Stephen Abbott
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Mackenzie Nolan embarks on her post-secondary studies at Dal this fall with a TD Scholarship for Community Leadership, awarded to her in honour of her extensive volunteer efforts helping wildfire evacuees and people struggling with food insecurity.
Amelia St. John
Monday, September 18, 2023
Consent Week organizers aim to build a better understanding of how to put consent into practice. Hint: It’s about better communication.
Words by Matt Reeder, with photos by Nick Pearce
Friday, September 15, 2023
We grabbed a camera and walked alongside some of Dal's newest residents as they took their first steps into university life. Here's what they had to say about their big moment.
Stefanie Wilson
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Sustainable Campus Index recognizes top-performing sustainable colleges and universities across 17 impact areas, including purchasing, coordination and planning, and more. Find out more about Dal's performance.