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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, November 10, 2016
Remembrance Day offers an opportunity to reflect back on the legacy of war and to recognize those who gave their lives in service of their country.
Monday, November 7, 2016
Representatives from the Schulich School of Law’s Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initiative met with a UN working group last month at the Black Cultural Centre to examine the situation of African Nova Scotians and to make recommendations to address problems.
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Ä¢¹½AV has won the Halifax weekly's "Best University" category every year since it was revived in 2012. Other Dal award winners this year include Pete's ToGoGo, the Loaded Ladle, T-Room trivia and recognition for the University Avenue bike lane.
Thursday, November 3, 2016
During his keynote speech at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s fall dinner Wednesday night, Ä¢¹½AV President Richard Florizone announced ideaHUB — an advanced engineering incubator/accelerator space on Dal’s downtown campus that will equip students with creative and entrepreneurial skills while supporting local startups and small businesses. An initiative involving various university, public and private sector partners, ideaHUB is supported by a $10 million contribution from Emera.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Photo Essay: Last week's China Day was a celebration of Dal's connections with the Asian country, complete with panel discussions, cultural performances and more.