/news.html Dal News - Student Life Sun, 23 Feb 2025 06:12:39 GMT 2025-02-23T06:12:39Z /news/2025/02/21/black-and-african-diaspora-studies-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Black and African Diaspora Studies program aims to deepen understanding of Black histories and cultures. Meet some of the people who helped make it possible. Student Life Arts and Social Sciences Community & Culture Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/02/21/black-and-african-diaspora-studies-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Monica Mutale 2025-02-21T12:30:00Z /news/2025/02/06/graduate-professional-program-fair-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Hundreds of students explored dozens of programs at this new on-campus event, where in-person conversations opened the door to serendiptious discoveries. Student Life Student Services Graduate Studies Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/02/06/graduate-professional-program-fair-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-02-06T12:30:00Z /news/2025/02/05/munro-day-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Early February can be a slog. It's a little less so if you work or study at Â鶹´«Ã½ thanks to a man by the name of George Munro. Student Life Community & Culture Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/02/05/munro-day-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2025-02-05T12:30:00Z /news/2025/02/06/loud-luxury-dance-snofest.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Globe-trotting dance-music duo Loud Luxury heated up the crowd on a frigid night at last week's Sno-fest, reeling off a setlist of favourites that have helped them amass millions of fans around the world. Student Life Community & Culture Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:47:00 GMT /news/2025/02/06/loud-luxury-dance-snofest.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photos by Cody Turner 2025-02-04T19:47:00Z /news/2025/01/31/lunar-new-year-photos-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students ushered in the Year of the Snake with food, fun and festive activities. Student Life Community & Culture Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/01/31/lunar-new-year-photos-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Cody Turner 2025-01-31T12:30:00Z /news/2025/01/29/-we-have-a-seat-for-you---5-reasons-dalhousie-university-is-a-to.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Â鶹´«Ã½ is ready welcome next year's class of international students to Nova Scotia, including stepping up efforts to help applicants cut through the clutter of the permit process and focus on the experience ahead. Student Life Registrar News Communications and Marketing Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/01/29/-we-have-a-seat-for-you---5-reasons-dalhousie-university-is-a-to.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-01-29T12:30:00Z /news/2025/01/24/tigers-celebrate-162-academic-all-canadians.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews To earn this coveted award, student-athletes had to maintain at least a 3.50 grade point average over the course of the 2023-24 academic year while competitive in a varsity sport. Sports Student Life News Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:20:00 GMT /news/2025/01/24/tigers-celebrate-162-academic-all-canadians.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2025-01-24T13:20:00Z /news/2025/01/24/lunar-new-year-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The International Centre will serve as a home away from home this year for students and others from the Dal community wishing to usher in the Year of the Snake together. Student Life Community & Culture Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/01/24/lunar-new-year-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2025-01-24T12:30:00Z /news/2025/01/24/global-game-jam-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Â鶹´«Ã½'s ShiftKey Labs invites all gamers to get creative this weekend at its 2025 Global Game Jam, an event that promises to help everyone level up their game-creation skills. Computer Science Student Life Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/01/24/global-game-jam-2025-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2025-01-24T12:30:00Z /news/2025/01/21/ai-driving-startup-dalhousie-student.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Acciceptron is the brainchild of third-year student Sai Narayan Karthikeya Redrowtu, who conceptualized an AI-driven platform for vehicles that blends human and machine intelligence to reduce motor-vehicle accidents. Computer Science Student Life Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/01/21/ai-driving-startup-dalhousie-student.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2025-01-16T12:30:00Z /news/2025/01/14/engineering-dalhousie-experiential-learning.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A knockout-style tournament started by two part-time academics on Dal's Truro Campus put teams of undergrads to the test in a series of engineering-based challenges testing a variety of skills essential to the discipline. Agriculture Student Life Engineering Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/01/14/engineering-dalhousie-experiential-learning.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-01-14T12:30:00Z /news/2024/12/19/dalhousie-2024-year-in-stories.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Life-changing research, award-winning students, a historic fundraising campaign, cultural milestones — 2024 was a year to remember. Revisit some of our biggest stories of the year. Student Life Health Professions Senior Administration Research Facilities Management Science Human Resources News Engineering Community & Culture Agriculture Graduate Studies Alumni Architecture and Planning Arts and Social Sciences Indigenous Convocation Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/19/dalhousie-2024-year-in-stories.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-12-19T12:30:00Z /news/2024/12/18/good-morning-america-wheelchair-medical-school.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Second-year medical student RJ Roggeveen shared his inspiring story with millions on the top U.S. morning show this week, hoping to motivate others with disabilities to pursue their med-school dreams. Student Life Medicine Community & Culture Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/18/good-morning-america-wheelchair-medical-school.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kate Rogers 2024-12-18T12:30:00Z /news/2024/12/10/qs-sustainability-ranking-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Â鶹´«Ã½ ranked at 107 out of 1,744 participating institutions in the latest global sustainability ranking from QS, cracking the top 100 on a range of measures and placing 12th out of 32 institutions in Canada. Research Student Life Student Services News Community & Culture Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/12/10/qs-sustainability-ranking-2024-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-12-10T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/26/giving-tuesday-2024-dalhousie-food.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Campus food banks are seeing growing lines of students looking for help in stretching their grocery budgets. Dal is once again rising to meet that need through The Food Security Project on Giving Tuesday. Alumni Student Life Community & Culture Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/26/giving-tuesday-2024-dalhousie-food.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emm Campbell 2024-11-26T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/25/accessibility-able-after-dal-program.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new program at Dal assists students and alumni with disabilities as they transition from university life into the workforce. Student Life Student Services News Community & Culture Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/25/accessibility-able-after-dal-program.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Farrah Smith 2024-11-25T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/19/king-s-dalhousie-taskforce.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A century after a devastating fire led to a formal association between Dal and King’s, a rapid taskforce seeks to inject new ideas and innovation into the partnership. Student Life Student Services Senior Administration Arts and Social Sciences Science News Community & Culture Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/19/king-s-dalhousie-taskforce.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-11-19T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/15/marion-brown-teaching-award-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The classroom can be an intimidating place for some students. Dr. Marion Brown of the School of Social Work strives to ensure everyone feels comfortable and connected in their learning. Student Life Health Professions News Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/15/marion-brown-teaching-award-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-11-15T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/12/student-support-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews An exciting new support team established this year helps students get back on track after setbacks and identifies ways to improve safety and belonging at Dal. Student Life Student Services News Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/12/student-support-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ellie Garry-Jones 2024-11-12T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/08/students-dalhousie-remembrance-day.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Remembrance Day hits home in a deep way for these Â鶹´«Ã½ students who also serve as reservists in the Canadian Armed Forces. Student Life Community & Culture Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/08/students-dalhousie-remembrance-day.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Wyatt Carling 2024-11-08T12:30:00Z /news/2024/11/08/open-house-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A record number of prospective students and their supporters got up close and personal with Â鶹´«Ã½ last weekend at the fall Open House event in Halifax. Student Life Registrar Community & Culture Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /news/2024/11/08/open-house-2024.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2024-11-08T12:30:00Z /news/2024/10/28/new-doctoral-scholarship-program-to-expand-phd-opportunities-and.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Â鶹´«Ã½ has established the new $3.2-million Â鶹´«Ã½ Research Excellence Scholarship to support PhD students and increase their enrolment over the next three years. Research Student Life News Graduate Studies Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT /news/2024/10/28/new-doctoral-scholarship-program-to-expand-phd-opportunities-and.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mike Fleury 2024-10-28T13:00:00Z /news/2024/10/22/grad-profile--a-new-age-of-engineering.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tharuka Nanayakkara Kuruppu knew he wanted to be part of something big — an industry that could transform the world. He found his path in Dal's Faculty of Engineering. Student Life Convocation Engineering Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/10/22/grad-profile--a-new-age-of-engineering.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Theresa Anne Salah 2024-10-22T11:30:00Z /news/2024/10/22/fall-convocation-tyeshia-angel-jordan.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tyeshia Angel Jordan shifted gears from science to arts at Dal after becoming fascinated by the possibilities of gender studies and inspired to combat racial injustices. Student Life Convocation Arts and Social Sciences Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/10/22/fall-convocation-tyeshia-angel-jordan.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Genevieve MacIntyre 2024-10-22T11:30:00Z /news/2024/10/22/grad-profile--the-power-of-persuasion.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews MSc Rehabilitation Research grad Juliet Rowe on exploring her passion for science communication. Student Life Health Professions Convocation Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:30:00 GMT /news/2024/10/22/grad-profile--the-power-of-persuasion.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Brown 2024-10-22T11:30:00Z