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Making a whale of an entrance: 18‑metre blue whale skeleton installed at Dal

Suspended from ceiling of the Steele Ocean Sciences Building is the skeleton of an adult blue whale found washed up in Nova Scotia. The new installation is the centrepiece of the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity and serves as a powerful reminder of the need to protect our ocean and its inhabitants.  Read more.

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Emm Campbell
Friday, May 16, 2025
Eight vibrant paintings by Mi’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy now grace the halls of Ä¢¹½AV’s Weldon Law Building thanks to a donation by alum Allan Silverman. The gift, facilitated through the Ä¢¹½AV Art Gallery, aims to celebrate Indigenous heritage and expand public access to underrepresented voices in Canadian art.
Mary Jane Webber
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The complicated process of switching the heat off and the cooling on at Dal.
Emm Campbell
Friday, May 16, 2025
Eight vibrant paintings by Mi’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy now grace the halls of Ä¢¹½AV’s Weldon Law Building thanks to a donation by alum Allan Silverman. The gift, facilitated through the Ä¢¹½AV Art Gallery, aims to celebrate Indigenous heritage and expand public access to underrepresented voices in Canadian art.

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Kelly Taylor
Friday, February 17, 2023
Be Well brings greater alignment between Student Affairs and Human Resources in efforts to address wellness at the university, spurring other powerful collaborations along the way.
Cody Turner
Friday, February 17, 2023
Oluronke Taiwo has touched the lives of many students over the past 14 years in her role as Black student advisor. Now, as she prepares for retirement, Dal has honoured her with an Award for Black Excellence.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, February 16, 2023
This month, we launch a new series on Dal News exploring the university's strategic plan and the people bringing it to life.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Acting President Frank Harvey discusses Dal’s growth, creating a strong campus culture, and some of his key priorities for the months ahead as he helps lead the university during its current presidential search.
Ariel Mackenzie
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
A new Dal studio designed for music students pays tribute to an influential local concert promoter who has helped support generations of young musicians in Halifax.