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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
ĢAV 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 ĢAV’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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Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Music student Hsiu-Ping (Patrick) Wu believes in the power of getting out of one’s comfort zone. This weekend, he takes part in the Society of ĢAV Music Students' Nocturne exhibition “Sculptures,” an improvised performance at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
Friday, October 6, 2017
New posters and signage remind students and faculty/staff that ĢAV is a smoke-free campus and encourage respect for one another’s airspace.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Sara Abdessamie, a second-year Loran Scholar and Medical Sciences student, is one of 26 young people from across Canada chosen to serve on the Prime Minister's Youth Council.
Friday, September 29, 2017
Pink Day, the flagship event of ĢAV's annual Respect Week, had students, faculty and staff sporting pink on Thursday as a colourful showcase of the power of respect.
Monday, September 25, 2017
From educational workshops to popular social events such as the Pink Day BBQ, Respect Week is all about celebrating Dal’s commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful community that embraces diversity.