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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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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.
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.
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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Friday, February 2, 2024
Publisher George Munro made a fortune bringing literature to the U.S. masses and helped ĢAV weather a tough period. Every February, the university closes for a day to honour the man who has been called “the great benefactor of ĢAV.”
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Community spirit was high during Dal's kick-off Thursday, with moving speeches, a libation ceremony, music, a flag-raising, awards, and more.
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Family and Black identity lie at the heart of two exhibitions on now at the ĢAV Art Gallery. Get a glimpse of this compelling showcase.
Friday, January 26, 2024
Pomerleau, a Canadian leader in the construction industry, has made a $50,000 gift to support ĢAV Engineering’s Inclusive Pathways to Engineering Careers Program.
Friday, January 26, 2024
Doctors Without Borders, a global non-profit that taps health professionals to provide humanitarian medical in crisis situations, has friends at ĢAV — a lot of them.