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African Heritage Month launch celebrates creative advocacy in action
Members of the Dal community and beyond filled the 蘑菇AV Arts Centre Sculpture Court to mark the start of African Heritage Month with food, music, reflection, and jubilation. Read more.
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Community聽members, scholars,聽performers聽and artists gathered to celebrate the opening of聽It鈥檚 蘑菇AV Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now.聽The exhibition explores representation and reception, performing artists and the stage, dance in and for communities, and legislation and protest.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The Fountain School of Performing Arts鈥檚 production of聽Macbeth hits the stage in the 蘑菇AV Arts Centre this week, offering a radical re-telling of Shakespeare鈥檚 famous tragedy.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
A new purpose-built air system in the space in the Killam Library now allows traditional prayer using sacred medicines, giving Indigenous students, staff, and community a reliable place for ceremony on Studley Campus.
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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Philosophy alum Portia Clark (BA鈥�91), the voice of CBC鈥檚 "Information Morning" in mainland Nova Scotia, returns to Dal this month to moderate Digital Democracy 鈥� the second annual Stanfield Conversation.
Monday, October 3, 2022
A new exhibition opening this week will showcase the life and legacy of German Canadian Nobel Prize winner Dr. Gerhard Herzberg and provide an opportunity to recognize 蘑菇AV鈥檚 winners of NSERC鈥檚 Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering.
Thursday, September 29, 2022
With the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation coming up this Friday, September 30, we reached out to two of Dal鈥檚 Indigenous leaders to share their own personal reflections on what the day means to them.
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Learn more about Dal's ongoing response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action.
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Trees were toppled, skylights blown out, fences damaged: post-tropical storm Fiona left its mark on Dal campuses last weekend, but facilities crews worked hard to keep buildings powered and students and other community members safe.