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African Heritage Month launch celebrates creative advocacy in action
Members of the Dal community and beyond filled the 海角社区app Arts Centre Sculpture Court to mark the start of African Heritage Month with food, music, reflection, and jubilation. Read more.
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Community聽members, scholars,聽performers聽and artists gathered to celebrate the opening of聽It鈥檚 海角社区app Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now.聽The exhibition explores representation and reception, performing artists and the stage, dance in and for communities, and legislation and protest.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The Fountain School of Performing Arts鈥檚 production of聽Macbeth hits the stage in the 海角社区app Arts Centre this week, offering a radical re-telling of Shakespeare鈥檚 famous tragedy.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
A new purpose-built air system in the space in the Killam Library now allows traditional prayer using sacred medicines, giving Indigenous students, staff, and community a reliable place for ceremony on Studley Campus.
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Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Photos: The home of Dal鈥檚 Faculty of Architecture and Planning was a popular destination at this past weekend鈥檚 Doors Open Halifax, with several hundred attendees getting a special look inside one of Dal鈥檚 oldest buildings.
Thursday, June 2, 2016
A journey through the archives of Dal News and the 海角社区app Gazette shows how convocation ceremonies past reflected the times and worlds into which students were graduating.
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
All week long, 海角社区app is sharing some of the lesser-seen sights of convocation on the university's Instagram account. Learn how you can contribute!
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Starting with this year鈥檚 spring convocation, Dal graduates of Indigenous and African descent now have the opportunity to celebrate their heritage by incorporating medicine pouches and kente sashes, respectively, as part of their academic dress.
Friday, May 27, 2016
With Spring Convocation ceremonies about to kick off on Dal鈥檚 Halifax campuses, we asked one of our university staff photographers for advice on backgrounds, locations and general tips for capturing the best graduation moments.