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How a Dal course helps shape the way students see the Earth

How a Dal course helps shape the way students see the Earth

A popular É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ Earth Sciences course immerses students in real-world hazards, blending virtual exploration, current events, and interdisciplinary learning to deepen understanding of the planet’s dynamic systems.  Read more.

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Farrah Smith
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.
Theresa Anne Salah
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Facing coastal erosion, É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ civil engineering students tackled a real-world lighthouse protection challenge, earning top project honours for an innovative, industry-guided academic design.
Kenneth Conrad, Graeme Gunn, Kate Rogers, Tanis Trainor
Thursday, March 26, 2026
This year’s 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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Stefanie Wilson
Monday, December 3, 2018
Working with the Imhotep's Legacy Academy outreach program and with his own cyber security group, student Victor Popoola is helping translate his computer science knowledge into positive change.
Emma Geldart
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Christine Ellsworth was one of 51 students to participate in the foundational year of the RBC Agricultural Internship Program, which helps students gain the skills necessary to succeed in the agricultural field.
Nick Pearce
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Photo essay: Dal Architecture students brought their Dal 200-inspired creation to Halifax's Parade of Lights this past weekend, with Fountain School students providing musical accompaniment.
Stefanie Wilson
Monday, November 19, 2018
Computer Science student Alicia Wong came to Dal to challenge herself. Now, as president of the Women in Technology Society (WiTS), she's challenging others as well.
Matt Reeder
Friday, November 16, 2018
The holiday season gets a Dal 200 kickstart this weekend as the university's entry in the Chronicle Herald Parade of Lights — led by students in the School of Architecture — will be accompanied by a special Fountain School soundtrack. Learn more about what's in store.