Dal News - Student Life /news.html Dal News - Student Life Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:29:33 GMT 2025-10-30T22:29:33Z Dal debuts fresh approach to student recruitment rooted in distinctive strengths /news/2025/10/30/student-recruitment-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews º£½ÇÉçÇøapp 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 Fall Convocation 2025 at º£½ÇÉçÇøapp: Stories from the stage /news/2025/10/28/fall-convocation-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews It's Convocation season at º£½ÇÉçÇøapp, 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 Grad profile: Shaping space, building community /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 Grad profile: Exploring the hidden world beneath our feet /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 Transformational $2M gift allows for greater investment in community health and wellness /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 º£½ÇÉçÇøapp Physiotherapy Clinic can provide expanded care to members of the º£½ÇÉçÇøapp 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 Life, death, and everything in between: Everybody comes to º£½ÇÉçÇøapp’s stage /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 º£½ÇÉçÇøapp places ninth in 2026 Maclean's university rankings /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 Scholarship fuels young innovators in agriculture at º£½ÇÉçÇøapp /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 Atlantic Canada's brightest student founders shine during º£½ÇÉçÇøapp Demo Day /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 New book by Dal law student aims to empower youth in care /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 Incoming Schulich Leader aims to improve lives through innovation /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 Schulich Leader Scholarship fuels passion to code a brighter tomorrow /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 Dal students dive into career connections at Business Networking Night /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 Beet Street Market’s food fest unites Dal students around shared plates and purpose /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, º£½ÇÉçÇøapp’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 Award‑winning Dal goalie joins national push to elevate women coaches in hockey /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 In photos: bbno$ brings beats and bright lights at Dalfest /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 Dal Innovation Week welcomes curious minds and big ideas /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 Dal student farm invites public to explore sustainable agriculture on Open Farm Day /news/2025/09/12/dal-agriculture-cultivate.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews º£½ÇÉçÇøapp’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 She shoots, she scores: Commerce student secures co‑ops with the Ottawa Senators, Olympics /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 º£½ÇÉçÇøapp, 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 Mindful mixology night blends mocktail sips with consent education /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 New to Dal, Truro‑edition: Scenes from Spirit Day on the Agricultural Campus /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 º£½ÇÉçÇøapp'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 Ready to roar: Tiger Welcome Day fuels first‑year school spirit /news/2025/09/05/tiger-welcome-day-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal's newest students came together last Saturday for a spirited kick-off to campus life, soaking up high-energy vibes, making new connections, and posing for a first-ever drone-shot class photo. Student Life News Community & Culture Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/09/05/tiger-welcome-day-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2025-09-05T11:30:00Z Dal students rescue campus essentials at expanded Free Store /news/2025/09/04/free-store-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews More than 1,200 students scored big at Dal's Free Store last week, taking home tens of thousands of dollars worth of goods for free and proving one person's trash can be another's treasure. Student Life News Community & Culture Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/09/04/free-store-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2025-09-04T13:00:00Z º£½ÇÉçÇøapp’s O‑Week gets a makeover: One calendar, one community /news/2025/08/28/orientation-week-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews º£½ÇÉçÇøapp’s revamped O-Week brings students together with a single calendar, bold spirit, and deep collaboration that will set the stage for lasting friendships and a strong start to university life. Student Life Residence News Community & Culture Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:45:00 GMT /news/2025/08/28/orientation-week-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-08-29T16:45:00Z New faces, safe spaces: º£½ÇÉçÇøapp’s O‑Week welcomes students from all walks of life /news/2025/08/28/dalhousie-orientation-inclusion.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews º£½ÇÉçÇøapp’s O-Week offers inclusive events for queer, rural, and mature students, plus wellness spaces and socials designed to help everyone feel at home on campus. Student Life Student Services Community & Culture Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT /news/2025/08/28/dalhousie-orientation-inclusion.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Linden Thomas 2025-08-29T15:00:00Z