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African Heritage Month launch celebrates creative advocacy in action
Members of the Dal community and beyond filled the 蘑菇AV Arts Centre Sculpture Court to mark the start of African Heritage Month with food, music, reflection, and jubilation. Read more.
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Community聽members, scholars,聽performers聽and artists gathered to celebrate the opening of聽It鈥檚 蘑菇AV Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now.聽The exhibition explores representation and reception, performing artists and the stage, dance in and for communities, and legislation and protest.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The Fountain School of Performing Arts鈥檚 production of聽Macbeth hits the stage in the 蘑菇AV Arts Centre this week, offering a radical re-telling of Shakespeare鈥檚 famous tragedy.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
A new purpose-built air system in the space in the Killam Library now allows traditional prayer using sacred medicines, giving Indigenous students, staff, and community a reliable place for ceremony on Studley Campus.
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Friday, March 11, 2022
Week-long campaign, now in its second year, engages the Dal community in events, activities, and conversations that provide opportunities for improving emotional and spiritual well-being, discussing life鈥檚 challenges, and building long-lasting social connections.
Thursday, March 10, 2022
When war broke out in Ukraine, Dal researcher Rita Kostyleva's family there promptly gathered their bags and began the journey to Poland. The help of a Dal colleague's family ensured they had safe haven upon arrival.
Thursday, March 10, 2022
One of Canada鈥檚 leading authorities and advocates on Indigenous issues delivered a talk brimming with heart-wrenching history, major myth busting, and inspired calls to action about the urgent need to put pressure on governments to do more for Indigenous communities.
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Over the past two years, the Leacross Foundation has gifted more than $200,000 to the Faculty of Computer Science鈥檚 WeAreAllCS initiative to increase diversity in computer science through scholarships and programming to support the attraction and progression of female-identifying students.
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Learn more about opportunities at Dal and in the community happening this week to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women.