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All spruce'd up: How Dal "elves" helped Woody the Talking Christmas Tree make his winter wake‑up call

All spruce'd up: How Dal "elves" helped Woody the Talking Christmas Tree make his winter wake‑up call

The computer scientists who saved Christmas? Thanks to the work of faculty members Hanieh Shakeri and Joseph Malloch, a beloved Dartmouth institution has been able to entertain children of all ages this holiday season.  Read more.

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Genevieve MacIntyre
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Discover how Curtis Michael’s passion for Mi’kmaw language transforms classrooms into spaces of cultural exchange and inspires learners from diverse backgrounds to engage with Indigenous knowledge.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, November 21, 2025
Nearly 30 awards were presented to more than 50 individuals and groups from across the university at the 8th Annual Legacy Awards. Read the full list of honourees.
Stephanie Rogers
Friday, October 31, 2025
College Royal was another incredible success, bringing together students, staff, and faculty in a celebration of agricultural tradition, hands-on learning, and community.

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Alysa Czenze
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Students from Ä¢¹½AV and other local post-secondary institutions embarked on a voyage around Halifax's thriving ocean-tech sector last month as part of a new industry networking event.
Staff
Monday, January 8, 2024
Video: Sitting down with Ä¢¹½AV's Elder in Residence to talk about her important role within the university.
Kelly Taylor
Friday, January 5, 2024
Prashant Mehta was a new immigrant to Canada when he first heard about Dal's Talent Pathways program. Before long, he was putting his professional experience to use as one role led to another.
Emily MacKinnon
Friday, January 5, 2024
Governor General Mary Simon announced 78 new appointments to the Order of Canada in late December — a list of esteemed individuals that includes four people with strong Ä¢¹½AV connections.
Letitia Meynell
Thursday, January 4, 2024
We need to contemplate wokeness so as to avoid polarizing polemics and to increase mutual understanding, writes Dal's Letitia Meynell.