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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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Gabrielle Milner
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Fourth-year Fountain School of Performing Arts acting students, directed by Ann-Marie Kerr, perform a unique and heartfelt Canadian classic where everyone is not as they seem.
Matt Reeder
Monday, November 28, 2022
Ä¢¹½AV's Accessibility Plan, released this past summer, lays out a detailed roadmap for ensuring the university meets Nova Scotia's goal of being fully accessible by 2030.
Staff
Monday, November 28, 2022
This web series, published during Ä¢¹½AV Accessibility Week, provided members of the university community an opportunity to share their experiences living with a disability. Browse people's stories now.
Emm Campbell
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Rising rents, inflation and grocery costs are forcing students to make hard choices about the food they can afford. This Giving Tuesday, Dal alumni and local businesses are giving students access to the nutritious food they need to succeed.
Andrew Riley
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Last night’s 20th annual Discovery Awards, co-presented by Ä¢¹½AV, was a moment to celebrate university innovators who are inspiring the next generation of Nova Scotian scientists.