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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, February 29, 2016
Mental Health Awareness Week (February 29 to March 4) brings together student groups and university offices to bring attention and focus to mental health and wellness.
Friday, February 26, 2016
Affectionately known as 鈥淒uckie鈥� to his friends on the Ag Campus, Josh Kelly is a fourth generation duck farmer and a natural leader.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Each year, Dal's Corporate Residency MBA students take part in an unstructured real-time simulation, one that allows them to step into the shoes of executives dealing with a real-life business crisis.
Friday, February 19, 2016
Getting to know Philip Shea, new to 色妹妹直播 and to Halifax, who has spent has spent 25 years working in higher education and international development around the world.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Matt Burgar has lived with a learning disability all his life, but it hasn鈥檛 stopped him from pursuing his studies or his passion for music. This Friday, the History student performs as Bob Dylan at the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia鈥檚 鈥淎 Different State of Mind鈥� event, for which he鈥檚 raised $50,000.