/news.html Dal News - Student Life Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:37:22 GMT 2026-02-26T07:37:22Z /news/2026/02/24/life-at-dalhousie-students-web.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ģą˝AV’s new online hub offers students a clearer, more intuitive way to access the support and guidance that shape their university experience and help them succeed. Student Life Communications and Marketing Community & Culture Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/24/life-at-dalhousie-students-web.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrea McKay 2026-02-24T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/18/oulton-stanish-centre-dalhousie-ice-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews See how Dal’s Oulton‑Stanish Centre rink took shape through patient layering, old‑school methods, and impressive human skill that still outperforms high‑tech alternatives. Student Life Facilities Management Sports News Community & Culture Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:32:00 GMT /news/2026/02/18/oulton-stanish-centre-dalhousie-ice-photos.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mary Jane Webber and Alison DeLory 2026-02-18T15:32:00Z /news/2026/02/13/super-bowl-2026-ads.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students dissect Super Bowl ads with a marketer’s eye, turning big‑budget commercial spots into lively debates and real‑world learning. Student Life Management News Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/13/super-bowl-2026-ads.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Wyatt Carling 2026-02-13T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/12/law-national-moot-dalhousie-win.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Schulich Law students delivered standout performances at a leading national moot in Toronto, earning top honours for their compelling advocacy on issues of law, equity, and racial justice. Law Student Life News Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/12/law-national-moot-dalhousie-win.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-02-12T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/18/deepsense-internships-applied-ai.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Dal-based group continues to serve as a bridge between classrooms and the fast-growing demands of the AI workforce, helping students turn applied learning into real careers. Computer Science Alumni Student Life Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/18/deepsense-internships-applied-ai.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2026-02-10T09:00:00Z /news/2026/02/05/munro-day-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Discover how a 19th‑century publisher’s generosity helped secure Ģą˝AV’s future — and why the Dal community still enjoys a mid‑winter break in his honour through to today. Student Life Community & Culture Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/05/munro-day-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2026-02-05T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/03/macbeth-fountain-school-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Fountain School of Performing Arts’s production of Macbeth hits the stage in the Ģą˝AV Arts Centre this week, offering a radical re-telling of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Theatre Community & Culture Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/03/macbeth-fountain-school-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Hayter 2026-02-03T12:30:00Z /news/2026/01/30/dalhousie-run-club-winter-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal students are finding motivation and friendship through a relaxed run/walk program that prioritizes showing up, moving together, and making fitness feel more welcoming. Student Life Community & Culture Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/30/dalhousie-run-club-winter-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Wyatt Carling 2026-01-30T12:30:00Z /news/2026/01/22/top-8-academic-all-canadian-jacob-benoit-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Grounded by a lifelong love of running, Dal MBA grad Jacob Benoit earns a prestigious U SPORTS Top 8 Academic All‑Canadian award recognizing his athletic and academic dedication. Sports Student Life News Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/22/top-8-academic-all-canadian-jacob-benoit-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2026-01-22T12:30:00Z /news/2026/01/20/openthink-your-way-to-a-scholarship-and-conference-funding.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A doctoral student shares how a travel grant and academic training boosted her research momentum and opened doors to connect her work with wider audiences. Research Student Life Graduate Studies Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/20/openthink-your-way-to-a-scholarship-and-conference-funding.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Graduate Studies 2026-01-19T12:30:00Z /news/2026/01/12/-openthink-has-helped-me-grow-as-a-scholar-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal's OpenThink program helps PhDs showcase their research impact and dive into the world of public scholarship. For 2025 participant Lindsay Van Dam, it's become an essential part of her overall PhD experience. Research Student Life Graduate Studies Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/12/-openthink-has-helped-me-grow-as-a-scholar-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Graduate Studies 2026-01-12T12:30:00Z /news/2026/01/08/all-rhodes-lead-to-home-sierra-sparks.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sierra Sparks, Ģą˝AV’s 92nd Rhodes Scholar, graduated from Oxford University in 2025 and is now in her first year of medical school at Ģą˝AV. Her story highlights the importance of persistence and representation. Student Life Medicine Engineering Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:15:00 GMT /news/2026/01/08/all-rhodes-lead-to-home-sierra-sparks.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2026-01-08T09:15:00Z /news/2025/12/10/art-gallery-students-faculty-staff-alumni.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ģą˝AV Art Gallery's milestone exhibition spotlights hidden campus creators, blending diverse media and personal stories in a luminous celebration of art, identity, and belonging. Open until Dec. 21. Alumni Student Life Community & Culture Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/12/10/art-gallery-students-faculty-staff-alumni.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2025-12-10T12:30:00Z /news/2025/12/10/new-certificate-in-spanish-language-and-culture.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new stand-alone certificate focused on Spanish language and culture is now available not only to currently registered Dal and King’s students across faculties, but to members of the broader community. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Spanish Community & Culture Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT /news/2025/12/10/new-certificate-in-spanish-language-and-culture.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2025-12-10T09:00:00Z /news/2025/12/03/student-accommodation-policy-dalhousie-revised.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ģą˝AV’s new Student Accommodation Policy sets in motion a shift away from reactive fixes to more proactive, inclusive design that helps ensure accessibility is built into classrooms, resources, and processes for a truly student-centered experience. Student Life News Community & Culture Senior Administration Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/12/03/student-accommodation-policy-dalhousie-revised.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-12-03T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/28/dalhousie-s-food-security-project-returns-this-giving-tuesday-to.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews For the sixth year in a row, Dal is leading a coalition of Nova Scotia post-secondary institutions in raising money to support student food security. Alumni Student Life Community & Culture Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/28/dalhousie-s-food-security-project-returns-this-giving-tuesday-to.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Paterson 2025-11-28T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/27/dalopera-little-women.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews DalOpera brings Louisa May Alcott’s classic Little Women to life at the Fountain School this week in Mark Adamo’s moving adaptation, exploring love, loss, and growth through a coming-of-age story following four sisters. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Theatre Community & Culture Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/27/dalopera-little-women.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Indra Egan 2025-11-27T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/19/dalhousie-rhodes-scholarship-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From varsity swimming to ocean-tech entrepreneurship, Isaac Bahler’s path to Oxford reflects a passion for turning climate research into real-world solutions. Student Life News Science Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/19/dalhousie-rhodes-scholarship-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-11-19T12:30:00Z /news/2025/10/30/student-recruitment-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ģą˝AV has doubled down on its strengths, launching a new campaign centred on how its unique size, diverse programs, and East Coast setting offer students the perfect balance of choice and personalized experience. Student Life Communications and Marketing News Community & Culture Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/30/student-recruitment-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-10-30T13:00:00Z /news/2025/10/28/fall-convocation-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews It's Convocation season at Ģą˝AV, with hundreds of graduates crossing the stage Oct. 28 and 29 in Halifax. Get to know some of them with our grad profile series. Student Life Architecture and Planning Arts and Social Sciences Agriculture Convocation Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:45:00 GMT /news/2025/10/28/fall-convocation-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2025-10-28T11:45:00Z /news/2025/10/28/grad-profile--shaping-space--building-community.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Master of Architecture graduate Purvangi Patel’s thesis reimagines suburban housing to foster belonging, cultural identity, and multigenerational living by blending architectural care with community insight. Student Life Convocation Architecture and Planning Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/28/grad-profile--shaping-space--building-community.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Solange Richer de Lafleche 2025-10-28T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/28/grad-profile-samantha-bennett.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews An avid outdoorswoman and passionate environmental scientist, Samantha Bennett grew up hiking and camping outside Montreal—experiences that sparked a lifelong fascination with the natural world. Agriculture Student Life Convocation Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:45:00 GMT /news/2025/10/28/grad-profile-samantha-bennett.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-10-28T09:45:00Z /news/2025/10/31/vanier-banting-awards-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ģą˝AV celebrates six scholars awarded the final Vanier and Banting fellowships, spotlighting groundbreaking research in health, sustainability, sexual well-being, and marine conservation. Research Student Life News Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/31/vanier-banting-awards-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kala Hirle Clarke and Mia Samardzic 2025-10-24T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/16/dalhousie-physiotherapy-clinic-gift.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The gift from Leslie McLean (MN’02) and Scott McCain to the Oulton-Stanish Centre will ensure that the Ģą˝AV Physiotherapy Clinic can provide expanded care to members of the Ģą˝AV and broader community. Alumni Student Life Student Services News Community & Culture Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/16/dalhousie-physiotherapy-clinic-gift.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emma Sutro 2025-10-16T13:00:00Z /news/2025/10/14/everybody-dal-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Everybody, the sold-out DalTheatre production running from Wednesday to Saturday this week, invites audiences on an unpredictable journey through life, death, and meaning. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/14/everybody-dal-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2025-10-15T13:00:00Z