Dal News - Student Life /news.html Dal News - Student Life Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:10:23 GMT 2025-10-10T07:10:23Z Atlantic Canada's brightest student founders shine during ĢAV Demo Day /news/2025/10/08/dalhousie-demo-day-2025-innovation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Student-led startups stepped into the spotlight during Innovation Week, showcasing an impressive range of innovations from bioplastics to bone-cancer detection. Find out who walked away the winners. Research Student Life News Community & Culture Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/08/dalhousie-demo-day-2025-innovation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jennifer Cameron 2025-10-08T11:30:00Z New book by Dal law student aims to empower youth in care /news/2025/10/06/law-student-youth-in-care.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jazmyne McLaughlin drew on her own experiences in the child-welfare system to help others understand their rights. Law Student Life Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/06/law-student-youth-in-care.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-10-07T11:30:00Z Schulich Leader Scholarship fuels passion to code a brighter tomorrow /news/2025/10/03/schulich-leaders-dalhousie-reese-ochitwa.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Meet Reese Ochitwa, one of Dal's incoming 2025 Schulich Leader Scholarship recipients. Computer Science Student Life News Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/03/schulich-leaders-dalhousie-reese-ochitwa.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Office of Advancement 2025-10-03T11:30:00Z Incoming Schulich Leader aims to improve lives through innovation /news/2025/10/03/schulich-leaders-dalhousie-2025-matthew-oh.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Meet Matthew Oh, one of Dal's incoming 2025 Schulich Leader Scholarship recipients. Student Life Engineering Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/03/schulich-leaders-dalhousie-2025-matthew-oh.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jessie Deacon 2025-10-03T11:30:00Z Dal students dive into career connections at Business Networking Night /news/2025/09/26/business-networking-night-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Management Career Services' signature business networking event drew hundreds of students eager to meet employers, alumni, and peers in a career-focused atmosphere. Student Life Management Community & Culture Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/09/26/business-networking-night-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Brittany Lambert 2025-09-26T11:30:00Z Beet Street Market’s food fest unites Dal students around shared plates and purpose /news/2025/09/23/food-fest-beet-street-market-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From dumpling-making to garden brunches, ĢAV’s week-long celebration brought together students and societies to celebrate food culture and explore food systems. Student Life News Community & Culture Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:58:00 GMT /news/2025/09/23/food-fest-beet-street-market-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2025-09-23T12:58:00Z Award‑winning Dal goalie joins national push to elevate women coaches in hockey /news/2025/09/19/grace-beer-dalhousie-hockey-creating-coaches-program.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Grace Beer joins a Halifax girls hockey team as a coach this season through the national Creating Coaches program, which champions the powerful impact of female mentors in the sport. Sports Student Life News Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/09/19/grace-beer-dalhousie-hockey-creating-coaches-program.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2025-09-19T11:30:00Z In photos: bbno$ brings beats and bright lights at Dalfest /news/2025/09/16/bbno-live-dalfest.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Canadian rapping sensation bbno$ headlined this year's campus concert extravaganza on Studley Quad. Catch the highlights in our photo recap. Student Life Community & Culture Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:42:00 GMT /news/2025/09/16/bbno-live-dalfest.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photos by Cody Turner 2025-09-16T12:42:00Z Dal Innovation Week welcomes curious minds and big ideas /news/2025/09/16/innovation-week-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal’s Innovation Week returns Sept. 18–25 for its second year with pitch competitions, workshops, campus tours and more on offer for those passionate about exploring new ideas and building fresh connections Student Life Research News Community & Culture Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/09/16/innovation-week-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jennifer Cameron 2025-09-16T11:30:00Z Dal student farm invites public to explore sustainable agriculture on Open Farm Day /news/2025/09/12/dal-agriculture-cultivate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ĢAV’s student-run farm, Sustain by Cultiv8, opens its gates Sept. 21 to showcase hands-on innovation in sustainable farming and food security. Agriculture Student Life Community & Culture Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:37:00 GMT /news/2025/09/12/dal-agriculture-cultivate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-09-12T15:37:00Z She shoots, she scores: Commerce student secures co‑ops with the Ottawa Senators, Olympics /news/2025/09/11/ottawa-senators-olympics-julia-bissonnette.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Julia Bissonnette, a third-year commerce student at ĢAV, credits her pursuit of sport-specific extracurriculars and leading with passion to landing her first two work terms. Commerce Student Life Management Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT /news/2025/09/11/ottawa-senators-olympics-julia-bissonnette.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tanis Trainor 2025-09-11T11:00:00Z Mindful mixology night blends mocktail sips with consent education /news/2025/09/09/mocktails-mixology-consent-dalhousie-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students learned about mocktails and consent in a fun, alcohol-free space alongside local bartenders and mixologists at this unique O-Week event. Student Life News Community & Culture Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/09/09/mocktails-mixology-consent-dalhousie-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2025-09-09T11:30:00Z New to Dal, Truro‑edition: Scenes from Spirit Day on the Agricultural Campus /news/2025/09/05/new-to-dal--truro-edition--scenes-from-o-week-on-the-agricultura.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ĢAV's newest crop of Aggies and others in the Truro Start program brought energy to the Agricultural Campus Monday during a day of exciting orientation activities. See photos of all the fun. Agriculture Student Life Community & Culture Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /news/2025/09/05/new-to-dal--truro-edition--scenes-from-o-week-on-the-agricultura.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photos by Cody Turner 2025-09-05T15:00:00Z Ready to roar: Tiger Welcome Day fuels first‑year school spirit /news/2025/09/05/tiger-welcome-day-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal's newest students came together last Saturday for a spirited kick-off to campus life, soaking up high-energy vibes, making new connections, and posing for a first-ever drone-shot class photo. Student Life News Community & Culture Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/09/05/tiger-welcome-day-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2025-09-05T11:30:00Z Dal students rescue campus essentials at expanded Free Store /news/2025/09/04/free-store-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews More than 1,200 students scored big at Dal's Free Store last week, taking home tens of thousands of dollars worth of goods for free and proving one person's trash can be another's treasure. Student Life News Community & Culture Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/09/04/free-store-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2025-09-04T13:00:00Z ĢAV’s O‑Week gets a makeover: One calendar, one community /news/2025/08/28/orientation-week-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ĢAV’s revamped O-Week brings students together with a single calendar, bold spirit, and deep collaboration that will set the stage for lasting friendships and a strong start to university life. Student Life Residence News Community & Culture Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:45:00 GMT /news/2025/08/28/orientation-week-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-08-29T16:45:00Z New faces, safe spaces: ĢAV’s O‑Week welcomes students from all walks of life /news/2025/08/28/dalhousie-orientation-inclusion.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ĢAV’s O-Week offers inclusive events for queer, rural, and mature students, plus wellness spaces and socials designed to help everyone feel at home on campus. Student Life Student Services Community & Culture Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT /news/2025/08/28/dalhousie-orientation-inclusion.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2025-08-29T15:00:00Z The Road to 150: How industry partnerships are shaping ĢAV’s agricultural future /news/2025/08/19/dalhousie-agriculture-technology-partnership.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews ĢAV celebrates 15 years of partnership with Case IH and Tidal Tractor, marking the path toward 150 machinery units that have transformed agricultural education for thousands of students. Agriculture Student Life News Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/08/19/dalhousie-agriculture-technology-partnership.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-08-19T11:30:00Z Dal launches new entrepreneurial AI program for startups in Atlantic Canada /news/2025/08/15/ai2market-launch.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews AI2Market mirrors the nationally recognized Lab2Market entrepreneurship program with a focus on training students in AI.  Fourth-year Computer Science student Vansh Sood shares his experience. Student Life Computer Science Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT /news/2025/08/15/ai2market-launch.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tanis Trainor 2025-08-15T10:00:00Z High winds, high scores: Dal Engineering students take bronze on global stage with offshore wind turbine design /news/2025/08/14/offshore-wind-turbine-competition-belgium.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A trio of ĢAV students and recent graduates earned international recognition this summer for their innovative offshore wind turbine design in Belgium. Student Life Mechanical Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Engineering Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:45:00 GMT /news/2025/08/14/offshore-wind-turbine-competition-belgium.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Theresa Ann Salah 2025-08-14T08:45:00Z Dal PhD student arctic research showcased in NSERC photo competition /news/2025/08/11/nserc-science-exposed-patrick-white.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews “Small boats, big glaciers” by Patrick White is one of just 20 finalists in the latest edition of the NSERC Science Exposed competition. Learn about Patrick's research and vote before Sept. 21, 2025. Student Life Biology Science Graduate Studies Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:30:00 GMT /news/2025/08/11/nserc-science-exposed-patrick-white.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tanis Trainor 2025-08-11T09:30:00Z Top‑tier leadership: New ĢAV‑McCall MacBain scholarship cohort announced /news/2025/07/07/student-leadership-scholarship.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From climate action to tech innovation, these 25 students are redefining what it means to lead with purpose. Student Life News Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/07/07/student-leadership-scholarship.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2025-07-07T11:30:00Z She's engineering change: Sarah Mesalmeh embraces hands‑on learning opportunities combining engineering and agriculture /news/2025/06/27/women-in-engineering-sarah-masalmeh.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Ag engineering student has actively pursued hands-on opportunities from 3D printing a go-kart to developing a robotic arm designed to detect and remove rocks from agricultural fields. Agriculture Student Life Engineering Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:45:00 GMT /news/2025/06/27/women-in-engineering-sarah-masalmeh.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-06-27T09:45:00Z Behind the lens: Scenes from the Class of 2025's Spring Convocation /news/2025/06/20/scenes-from-convocation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews We were there to capture some of the many special moments at Dal's 21 Spring Convocation ceremonies. Student Life Convocation News Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:00:00 GMT /news/2025/06/20/scenes-from-convocation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photos by Danny Abriel 2025-06-20T14:00:00Z Grad profile: Embracing waves of change /news/2025/06/19/grad-profile-ocean-conservation-community-impact.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ruth Riley, a ĢAV grad rooted in Lake Loon’s rich heritage, blends her love for the ocean with a deep commitment to marine conservation and empowering future Black scientists. Student Life Convocation Science Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/06/19/grad-profile-ocean-conservation-community-impact.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2025-06-19T11:30:00Z