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Seeing the bigger picture: What staff and faculty took from Dal Engagement Day
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. Read more.
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Friday, May 8, 2026
From a father-son surprise to multi-generational families, this year’s Barley Party highlighted the deep ties linking students, alumni, and the future of agriculture.
Friday, April 24, 2026
A refreshed space, playful design elements, and a focus on connection are reshaping how prospective students experience Dal, turning a first visit into something memorable, personal, and distinctly Nova Scotian.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Dal’s inaugural menopause event highlighted shared experiences, practical tools, and a push for workplace inclusion, ending with a pledge to support employees through this life stage.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Dal’s spirit of celebration can be found across Halifax and Truro this summer. Don’t miss the Dal 200 decorative installations at the Halifax Public Gardens, on the MacKay Bridge and in the Ag Campus Alumni Gardens.
Friday, August 10, 2018
This weekend, stargazers of all stripes will be looking upwards as the Perseid meteor shower is set to colour the night sky. And those headed to the Eastern Shore to watch can learn from the experts as staff from the Dal Planetarium serve as guides to one of the year’s most impressive starry spectacles.
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Back in April, the Agricultural Campus took part in the Soil Conservation Council of Canada's "Soil Your Undies" campaign, using cotton underwear to test soil health. In July, during Community Day, the results were dug up.
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
This July, 40 Indigenous youth from Atlantic Canada and as far away as Quebec and Labrador attended week-long health science camps at Ä¢¹½AV, Cape Breton University and St. Francis Xavier University.
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Pride Week 2018: As a peer educator with Human Rights and Equity Services, Rachele Manett focuses on intersectionality in helping people and communities better understand issues affecting 2SLGBTQ+ communities on campus and beyond.