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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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Thursday, December 10, 2015
Students Emma Shouldice and Lina Rotermund are helping put together the Dal-hosted Canadian Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics this coming January.
Monday, December 7, 2015
Students in Dal's first-year Engineering Design course showcase their work helping solve challenges faced by individuals living with visual impairment.
Monday, December 7, 2015
For the third year in a row, the Rowe Mo' Bros and Sistas finished as the top university team in Canada, bringing in more than $30,000 and winning Movember Canada's "Big Moustache on Campus" award.
Friday, December 4, 2015
Students Emily Pelley (Interdisciplinary PhD) and Maike Van Niekerk (Nursing) are both recipients of Young Humanitarian Awards from the Canadian Red Cross.
Friday, December 4, 2015
Funded by Movember Canada, Dal鈥檚 PROsocial student group focuses on raising awareness of mental health and substance abuse and provides peer support for students grappling with these issues.