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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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Emily Borgal
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Environmental Studies student Mirabai Alexander is a finalist in NSERC's "Science Action!" video contest. Watch her video exploring the intersection between moose, birds and plant life in Cape Breton Highlights National Park and learn how you can support her in the competition.
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Dal grad students from across the university are set to compete in a short-but-sweet showdown of substance and succinctness: the 3-Minute Thesis competition. Meet some of the outstanding grad students who will be stepping into the ring.
Stephanie Rogers
Friday, February 23, 2018
Farm Credit Canada supports the new Student Learning Commons (SLC) currently under construction on the Agricultural Campus with gifts totalling more than $180,000.
Stefanie Wilson
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Thian Carman became Nova Scotia's youngest registered farm owner when he was 14 years old. Now, as he pursues his Animal Science degree at the Faculty of Agriculture, he has his sights set on what's next.
Sam Lehman
Friday, February 16, 2018
A record number of students turned out last Thursday for Dal’s Job & Career Fair, an event aimed at helping them kick start their careers by making in-person connections with potential employers.