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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, June 2, 2016
A journey through the archives of Dal News and the Ä¢¹½AV Gazette shows how convocation ceremonies past reflected the times and worlds into which students were graduating.
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
All week long, Ä¢¹½AV is sharing some of the lesser-seen sights of convocation on the university's Instagram account. Learn how you can contribute!
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Starting with this year’s spring convocation, Dal graduates of Indigenous and African descent now have the opportunity to celebrate their heritage by incorporating medicine pouches and kente sashes, respectively, as part of their academic dress.
Friday, May 27, 2016
With Spring Convocation ceremonies about to kick off on Dal’s Halifax campuses, we asked one of our university staff photographers for advice on backgrounds, locations and general tips for capturing the best graduation moments.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
May is Caregiver Awareness Month, which recognizes those who care for a chronically ill or disabled friend or loved one. To mark the occasion, Dal hosted its first Caregiver Appreciation Day on Wednesday, with a lunchtime event for faculty and staff.