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How I spent my summer: Making Indigenous community connections
Medical Sciences student Madison Dunbar travelled to Mi’kmaw communities around Atlantic Canada as part of a summer internship to help spread the word about a Dal program creating pathways for Indigenous youth in health-care professions. 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 18, 2022
From the Puppy Power Hour to same-day counselling, Dal’s mental health resources provide opportunities for connection and community.
Monday, March 14, 2022
Resounding: a celebration of the arts, the signature event of Alumni Days 2022, will usher in a new era for the ĢAV Arts Centre with live performances by artists including Kiefer Sutherland, Jeremy Dutcher and Hillsburn.
Friday, March 11, 2022
Week-long campaign, now in its second year, engages the Dal community in events, activities, and conversations that provide opportunities for improving emotional and spiritual well-being, discussing life’s challenges, and building long-lasting social connections.
Thursday, March 10, 2022
When war broke out in Ukraine, Dal researcher Rita Kostyleva's family there promptly gathered their bags and began the journey to Poland. The help of a Dal colleague's family ensured they had safe haven upon arrival.
“When the headlines die, so do the children”: Takeaways from Cindy Blackstock's Shaar Shalom Lecture
Thursday, March 10, 2022
One of Canada’s leading authorities and advocates on Indigenous issues delivered a talk brimming with heart-wrenching history, major myth busting, and inspired calls to action about the urgent need to put pressure on governments to do more for Indigenous communities.