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Indigenous entrepreneur's orange shirt dream‑turned‑reality spurs reconciliation efforts at Dal
Derek Lewis designed an orange shirt honouring Indigenous children who suffered at residential schools across Canada. Now, all profits from sales of his shirt at the Dal Bookstore are going to support a local Mi'kmaw community centre in Halifax. Read more.
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Friday, September 20, 2024
Dal Gives Back linked students with opportunities to make a difference by assembling hygiene kits for those in need and crafting thoughtful cards for seniors.
Friday, September 27, 2024
Fifteen innovation-inspired events. More than 1,500 participants. More bold ideas than you can imagine. Learn more about a week brimming with transformative potential.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Leticia Magpali, a Biology PhD candidate, spearheaded the creation of a new course on science communications that encourages students to look beyond their final grade.
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Friday, March 8, 2024
International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the achievement of women, but also an opportunity for organizations to look at how they support and elevate the careers of women. Three members of Ä¢¹½AV's Women in Research Caucus share their experiences.
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Engineering student Tobi Oshikoya, a decorated member of the Dal Tigers Track and Field team, looks forward to his biggest accomplishment to date — the receipt of his iron ring.
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Dal faculty members are among a group of accomplished writers coming together this weekend for a free, off-campus reading event in honour of International Women's Day.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Coffee cups chucked in compost bins. Food waste splattered across recyclables. Contamination and poor sorting threatens Dal's waste-diversion goals. A new campaign urges members of the community to play a part in getting back on track.
Thursday, February 29, 2024
In The Boat People, the 2023-2024 Dal Reads title selection, author Sharon Bala weaves together multiple perspectives to explore themes of displacement, asylum, and identity.