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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Friday, October 11, 2019
For her master鈥檚 thesis, Emily Fraser conducted research on the craft economy on Cape Breton Island, investigating how craft practice and production is bound up in place and purpose.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Computer Science grad Faye Teeuwen's studies have taken her to Australia, the Netherlands and deep into the world of co-op education.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
In the final steps of his MBA journey, Paul van Galder got an offer he couldn鈥檛 refuse as a microfinance advisor in Malawi 鈥� an opportunity that has opened the door to a career in international banking.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Amy Hak, a grad of Dal's Master of Information Management program, is already putting her new knowledge and skills to work in her role as a forensic officer at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
MSc Occupational Therapy grad Kailee Garfield on what she learned during her studies, what she'll miss most about Dal, and what's next for her.