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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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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
With most social media users logging in at least once a day, and one-third of teens using these apps almost constantly, it raises the issue of whether social media is hurting our attention abilities.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
A team of Dal Engineering students partnered with the Lifesaving Society's Nova Scotia chapter to design a device that could further help prevent fatal drownings at one of Canada's most iconic tourist attractions.
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Two of the Dal community’s top leaders each donned a chef's coat for a unique culinary contest at the Shirreff Dining Hall last Wednesday.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Dr. Nicole Jordan, an assistant professor of music at Dal, brings her experience and expertise as a performer and scholar to the table to create better pathways for BIPOC students looking to enter the world of performing arts.
Friday, March 24, 2023
With Erin Costelo’s masterclass on recording production in the new Strug Hall, students from Dal’s Fountain School of Performing Arts and NSCC experienced firsthand the benefits of a $1.25 million gift from the J&W Murphy Foundation.