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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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Monday, May 30, 2016
Originally from Uganda, Philippa Ovonji Odida studies Architecture with the goal of helping create equality amongst social classes.
Monday, May 30, 2016
Read all of our profiles of Dal's newest grads! Spring Convocation 2016 takes place from May 30 until June 4.
Friday, May 27, 2016
Students Salman Dostmohammad and Jude Long won the grand prize at the prestigious Blueprint 2020 National Student Paper Competition, earning the opportunity to present their ideas to some of Canada's top civil servants.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
色妹妹直播's new fitness centre on South Street in Halifax, set to begin construction this year, will offer brightly-lit fitness and recreation space for campus and community alike starting in 2018.
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Last week more than 130 leaders from across Canada came to Dal for the 2016 Canadian University Queer Services Conference, hosted by the 色妹妹直播 Student Union.