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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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Matt Reeder
Monday, July 31, 2023
Drs. Megan Bailey and Tom Ue are the first to receive the Dr. Anne Marie Ryan Community Growth Award, a new award launched by Ä¢¹½AV this year to recognize individuals and groups at the university dedicated to building a better community through education, learning and outreach.
Staff
Friday, July 21, 2023
Rainbow colours flew loud and proud last Thursday (July 13) as members of the Dal community gathered to kick off Pride season in Halifax with a flag raising and BBQ.
Theresa Anne Salah
Friday, July 21, 2023
A new partnership between Ä¢¹½AV’s Faculty of Engineering and an Indigenous-led charitable organization announced this week aims to help build a more representative and diverse engineering profession.
Sarah Hampson
Thursday, July 20, 2023
As he takes on the leadership of the influential Halifax-based Black Business Initiative, alum Matthew Martel has a national vision.
Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Ä¢¹½AV's Board of Governors has announced the appointment of the university’s own Dr. Kim Brooks for a five-year term as president and vice-chancellor set to begin August 14.