/news.html Dal News - Student Life Fri, 28 Nov 2025 20:07:44 GMT 2025-11-28T20:07:44Z /news/2025/11/28/dalhousie-s-food-security-project-returns-this-giving-tuesday-to.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews For the sixth year in a row, Dal is leading a coalition of Nova Scotia post-secondary institutions in raising money to support student food security. Alumni Student Life Community & Culture Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/28/dalhousie-s-food-security-project-returns-this-giving-tuesday-to.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Paterson 2025-11-28T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/27/dalopera-little-women.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews DalOpera brings Louisa May Alcott’s classic Little Women to life at the Fountain School this week in Mark Adamo’s moving adaptation, exploring love, loss, and growth through a coming-of-age story following four sisters. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Theatre Community & Culture Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/27/dalopera-little-women.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Indra Egan 2025-11-27T12:30:00Z /news/2025/11/19/dalhousie-rhodes-scholarship-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From varsity swimming to ocean-tech entrepreneurship, Isaac Bahler’s path to Oxford reflects a passion for turning climate research into real-world solutions. Student Life News Science Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/11/19/dalhousie-rhodes-scholarship-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-11-19T12:30:00Z /news/2025/10/30/student-recruitment-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews HÂþ»­ has doubled down on its strengths, launching a new campaign centred on how its unique size, diverse programs, and East Coast setting offer students the perfect balance of choice and personalized experience. Student Life Communications and Marketing News Community & Culture Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/30/student-recruitment-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-10-30T13:00:00Z /news/2025/10/28/fall-convocation-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews It's Convocation season at HÂþ»­, with hundreds of graduates crossing the stage Oct. 28 and 29 in Halifax. Get to know some of them with our grad profile series. Student Life Architecture and Planning Arts and Social Sciences Agriculture Convocation Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:45:00 GMT /news/2025/10/28/fall-convocation-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2025-10-28T11:45:00Z /news/2025/10/28/grad-profile--shaping-space--building-community.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Master of Architecture graduate Purvangi Patel’s thesis reimagines suburban housing to foster belonging, cultural identity, and multigenerational living by blending architectural care with community insight. Student Life Convocation Architecture and Planning Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/28/grad-profile--shaping-space--building-community.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Solange Richer de Lafleche 2025-10-28T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/28/grad-profile-samantha-bennett.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews An avid outdoorswoman and passionate environmental scientist, Samantha Bennett grew up hiking and camping outside Montreal—experiences that sparked a lifelong fascination with the natural world. Agriculture Student Life Convocation Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:45:00 GMT /news/2025/10/28/grad-profile-samantha-bennett.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-10-28T09:45:00Z /news/2025/10/31/vanier-banting-awards-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews HÂþ»­ celebrates six scholars awarded the final Vanier and Banting fellowships, spotlighting groundbreaking research in health, sustainability, sexual well-being, and marine conservation. Research Student Life News Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/31/vanier-banting-awards-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kala Hirle Clarke and Mia Samardzic 2025-10-24T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/16/dalhousie-physiotherapy-clinic-gift.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The gift from Leslie McLean (MN’02) and Scott McCain to the Oulton-Stanish Centre will ensure that the HÂþ»­ Physiotherapy Clinic can provide expanded care to members of the HÂþ»­ and broader community. Alumni Student Life Student Services News Community & Culture Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/16/dalhousie-physiotherapy-clinic-gift.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emma Sutro 2025-10-16T13:00:00Z /news/2025/10/14/everybody-dal-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Everybody, the sold-out DalTheatre production running from Wednesday to Saturday this week, invites audiences on an unpredictable journey through life, death, and meaning. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/14/everybody-dal-theatre.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2025-10-15T13:00:00Z /news/2025/10/15/macleans-university-rankings-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal ranked among Canada’s top 10 Medical Doctoral universities in the latest Maclean's report, showing gains in reputation and scholarships. Student Life News Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/10/15/macleans-university-rankings-2026.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-10-15T13:00:00Z /news/2025/10/10/dalhousie-agriculture-student-scholarships-bmo.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new generation of researchers is working to reshape the future of agriculture with a powerful boost from BMO. Agriculture Student Life News Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/10/dalhousie-agriculture-student-scholarships-bmo.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-10-10T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/08/dalhousie-demo-day-2025-innovation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Student-led startups stepped into the spotlight during Innovation Week, showcasing an impressive range of innovations from bioplastics to bone-cancer detection. Find out who walked away the winners. Research Student Life News Community & Culture Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/08/dalhousie-demo-day-2025-innovation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jennifer Cameron 2025-10-08T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/06/law-student-youth-in-care.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jazmyne McLaughlin drew on her own experiences in the child-welfare system to help others understand their rights. Law Student Life Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/06/law-student-youth-in-care.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-10-07T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/03/schulich-leaders-dalhousie-2025-matthew-oh.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Meet Matthew Oh, one of Dal's incoming 2025 Schulich Leader Scholarship recipients. Student Life Engineering Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/03/schulich-leaders-dalhousie-2025-matthew-oh.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jessie Deacon 2025-10-03T11:30:00Z /news/2025/10/03/schulich-leaders-dalhousie-reese-ochitwa.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Meet Reese Ochitwa, one of Dal's incoming 2025 Schulich Leader Scholarship recipients. Computer Science Student Life News Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/10/03/schulich-leaders-dalhousie-reese-ochitwa.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Office of Advancement 2025-10-03T11:30:00Z /news/2025/09/26/business-networking-night-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Management Career Services' signature business networking event drew hundreds of students eager to meet employers, alumni, and peers in a career-focused atmosphere. Student Life Management Community & Culture Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/09/26/business-networking-night-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Brittany Lambert 2025-09-26T11:30:00Z /news/2025/09/23/food-fest-beet-street-market-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From dumpling-making to garden brunches, HÂþ»­â€™s week-long celebration brought together students and societies to celebrate food culture and explore food systems. Student Life News Community & Culture Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:58:00 GMT /news/2025/09/23/food-fest-beet-street-market-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2025-09-23T12:58:00Z /news/2025/09/19/grace-beer-dalhousie-hockey-creating-coaches-program.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Grace Beer joins a Halifax girls hockey team as a coach this season through the national Creating Coaches program, which champions the powerful impact of female mentors in the sport. Sports Student Life News Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/09/19/grace-beer-dalhousie-hockey-creating-coaches-program.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2025-09-19T11:30:00Z /news/2025/09/16/bbno-live-dalfest.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Canadian rapping sensation bbno$ headlined this year's campus concert extravaganza on Studley Quad. Catch the highlights in our photo recap. Student Life Community & Culture Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:42:00 GMT /news/2025/09/16/bbno-live-dalfest.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photos by Cody Turner 2025-09-16T12:42:00Z /news/2025/09/16/innovation-week-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal’s Innovation Week returns Sept. 18–25 for its second year with pitch competitions, workshops, campus tours and more on offer for those passionate about exploring new ideas and building fresh connections Student Life Research News Community & Culture Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/09/16/innovation-week-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jennifer Cameron 2025-09-16T11:30:00Z /news/2025/09/12/dal-agriculture-cultivate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews HÂþ»­â€™s student-run farm, Sustain by Cultiv8, opens its gates Sept. 21 to showcase hands-on innovation in sustainable farming and food security. Agriculture Student Life Community & Culture Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:37:00 GMT /news/2025/09/12/dal-agriculture-cultivate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-09-12T15:37:00Z /news/2025/09/11/ottawa-senators-olympics-julia-bissonnette.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Julia Bissonnette, a third-year commerce student at HÂþ»­, credits her pursuit of sport-specific extracurriculars and leading with passion to landing her first two work terms. Commerce Student Life Management Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT /news/2025/09/11/ottawa-senators-olympics-julia-bissonnette.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tanis Trainor 2025-09-11T11:00:00Z /news/2025/09/09/mocktails-mixology-consent-dalhousie-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students learned about mocktails and consent in a fun, alcohol-free space alongside local bartenders and mixologists at this unique O-Week event. Student Life News Community & Culture Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/09/09/mocktails-mixology-consent-dalhousie-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2025-09-09T11:30:00Z /news/2025/09/05/new-to-dal--truro-edition--scenes-from-o-week-on-the-agricultura.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews HÂþ»­'s newest crop of Aggies and others in the Truro Start program brought energy to the Agricultural Campus Monday during a day of exciting orientation activities. See photos of all the fun. Agriculture Student Life Community & Culture Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /news/2025/09/05/new-to-dal--truro-edition--scenes-from-o-week-on-the-agricultura.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photos by Cody Turner 2025-09-05T15:00:00Z