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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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Wednesday, February 3, 2016
The one-day Dal Lead! conference brought together more than 300 students and staff to learn from community partners, alumni, and each other.
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Minho Choi and a group of classmates produced three songs and a music video in Dal's Development and Activism course to raise awareness about North Korea鈥檚 human rights abuses.
Friday, January 29, 2016
Dal Public Administration students organized and hosted last week's Atlantic Conference on Public Administration (APCA), which included a First Nations skills workshop and engaging debates about the impact of the "sharing economy."
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Students from Medicine, Health Professions and Dentistry took part in Dal's second annual Health Care Team Challenge, learning to work with each other across disciplines to address patient needs.
Monday, January 25, 2016
Second-year Mechanical Engineering students Gregory MacDonald and Grant Poulain had the opportunity to work with Dal's Electric Vehicle (EV) Lab to lead the coversion of a Toyota Rav4 from gas to electric.