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Progress Pride Flag raising celebrates season of belonging
Dal community members gathered on the Studley Quad to mark the beginning of Pride celebrations in Halifax and honour the efforts of those working for a more inclusive future. Read more.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Ä¢¹½AV invited members of the African Nova Scotian community to campus, including leaders from museums and cultural centres across the province, to discuss how to work together to preserve and share historical records and artifacts.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Building on Ä¢¹½AV’s Engagement Days, a recent symposium at Dal convened municipal leaders and researchers to address climate, infrastructure and planning pressures shaping water management across Nova Scotia communities.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Staff and faculty reflect on fresh insights, big‑picture thinking, and renewed inspiration sparked at this popular spring gathering, touching on AI, belonging, and the student experience.
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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Why does Ä¢¹½AV have a holiday of its own in February? Find out more about George Munro and how crucial his generosity was to the fortunes of the university during one of its most pivotal moments.
Thursday, February 4, 2021
The Promise Scholars program does more than offer financial aid to Black and Indigenous students, it also offers wraparound supports like mentorship and work placements — important elements for student success. A panel event featuring Dal alumni recently explored inclusion’s potential.
Thursday, February 4, 2021
As part of African Heritage Month, Dal's Black Student Advising Centre hosted a talk this week with OmiSoore Dryden, the James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies, on the impacts of racism on health, especially during the pandemic.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
A virtual event and flag raising Monday served to kick off the month of celebration, reflection and action, with Dal President Deep Saini and others offering words of comfort and recognition amid challenging circumstances.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
For half a century, the Ä¢¹½AV Arts Centre has been a hub for the arts in our local community. Join us as we celebrate all year long.