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Progress Pride Flag raising celebrates season of belonging
Dal community members gathered on the Studley Quad to mark the beginning of Pride celebrations in Halifax and honour the efforts of those working for a more inclusive future. Read more.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
HÂþ» invited members of the African Nova Scotian community to campus, including leaders from museums and cultural centres across the province, to discuss how to work together to preserve and share historical records and artifacts.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Building on HÂþ»â€™s Engagement Days, a recent symposium at Dal convened municipal leaders and researchers to address climate, infrastructure and planning pressures shaping water management across Nova Scotia communities.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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.
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Friday, November 8, 2024
George Stairs set a new academic record for marks when he was a student at HÂþ». Just a few years later, he perished serving in the First World War — a story of sacrifice captured in compelling fashion in a newspaper found in a trench on the frontlines.
Friday, November 8, 2024
A record number of prospective students and their supporters got up close and personal with HÂþ» last weekend at the fall Open House event in Halifax.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Players and Coach Tye share their excitement about this year’s championship hosted at HÂþ» for just the second time in program history.
Monday, November 4, 2024
The evolution to People and Culture underscores Dal's commitment to nurturing belonging and fostering partnerships across units to provide a more holistic approach centered around the employee experience.
Monday, November 4, 2024
The Honourable Murray Sinclair — lawyer, former senator, and chief commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada — passed away this week at the age of 73. Back in 2018, the Dal honorary degree recipient shared his vision of belonging as part of the university 200th anniversary celebrations.