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Seeing the bigger picture: What staff and faculty took from Dal Engagement Day

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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Stephanie Rogers
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.
Matt Reeder
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.
Ariann Greenidge
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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Ryan McNutt, with Stephanie Rogers
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Last month’s fire hasn’t deterred the community spirit of Dal’s Agricultural Campus, which will once again throw out the welcome mat for its annual Community Day — a 40-year summer tradition featuring barn tours, kids’ activities and so much more. Free bus transportation is available for students, faculty and staff in Halifax.
Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
During Dal’s 200th year, the university’s retirees continue to have an important connection with the university. And this spring, Ä¢¹½AV welcomed delegates from across the country for the national conference of the College and University Retiree Associations of Canada.
SHAD staff
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Dozens of students from across Canada arrived at Dal this week to participate in SHAD, an award-winning, month-long enrichment platform for high school students.
Katelyn Barker
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Last week, Dal welcomed 45 youth to campus in partnership with United Way Halifax for a day camp full of fun, hands-on activities — from science experiments to shooting hoops.
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Dal celebrated dozens of long-service staff and faculty last week as part of its annual milestones certificate ceremony — honouring employees whose valued contributions to the university span decades.