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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
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Vanessa Hamkens decided to study Commerce because she thought it could open the most doors. But it wasn’t until her courses in marketing inspired the creation of Me Before You Clothing Co. that she truly knew where she was headed.
Matt Reeder
Monday, June 11, 2018
It's one thing to be there for students who need help — it's another to go above and beyond. Meet the four recipients of Dal's top award for supporting students ouside the classroom.
Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
As Dal’s new vice-provost student affairs, Ivan Joseph brings with him a diverse career supporting students across the university experience.
Nari Williams
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
This year marked the 10th anniversary of the Black Student Advising Centre's annual celebration of its class of graduates — and a tribute to the centre's ongoing work to support students of African descent.
Rebecca Rawcliffe
Friday, June 1, 2018
When a computer science elective sparked an interest in the power of data science, Sarah Young found her way to É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ and a path towards an exciting new career.