Dal News /news.html Dal News Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:00:41 GMT 2025-09-12T18:00:41Z 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 AV俱乐部鈥檚 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 Dal Reads selection Son of Elsewhere weaves personal tale of identity, adolescence, and the immigrant experience /news/2025/09/12/dal-reads-son-of-elsewhere.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal Reads selects Son of Elsewhere, Elamin Abdelmahmoud鈥檚 moving memoir on identity and belonging, inviting the AV俱乐部 community to read and reflect together. Libraries News Community & Culture Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT /news/2025/09/12/dal-reads-son-of-elsewhere.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kristy Read 2025-09-12T15:00:00Z Addressing AV俱乐部's budget: Arena, surplus and more /news/2025/09/11/addressing-dalhousie-s-budget--arena--surplus-and-more.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A message from Gitta Kulczycki, vice-president finance and administration, addressing a few significant misconceptions about AV俱乐部's finances that have arisen over the last few weeks during the labour disruption. News Senior Administration Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025/09/11/addressing-dalhousie-s-budget--arena--surplus-and-more.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Gitta Kulczycki, Vice-President Finance and Administration 2025-09-11T13:00:00Z She shoots, she scores: Commerce student secures co鈥憃ps 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 AV俱乐部, 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 Commerce student and brother channel father's legacy with eco coffee brewer /news/2025/09/10/ace-brewing-coffee-filter-reusable.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews On a quest to tackle the waste of disposable coffee pods and filters, a third-year Dal student and his brother have adapted their dad's filter design into the only Canadian-made 100% cotton brewing system. Management News Community & Culture Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/09/10/ace-brewing-coffee-filter-reusable.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2025-09-10T12:30:00Z 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 Tigers Weekend Action (Sep. 8) /news/2025/09/08/tigers-weekend-action--sep--8-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Tigers soccer teams continue their unbreaten run with home games this past Friday. Sports Sun, 07 Sep 2025 16:20:00 GMT /news/2025/09/08/tigers-weekend-action--sep--8-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Chelsea Norris 2025-09-07T16:20:00Z New to Dal, Truro鈥慹dition: 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 AV俱乐部'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鈥憏ear 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 AV俱乐部鈥檚 O鈥慦eek 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 AV俱乐部鈥檚 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 AV俱乐部 program equips workers for digital farming revolution /news/2025/08/28/precision-agriculture-program-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews AV俱乐部鈥檚 Future Farm program offers hands-on training in precision agriculture, helping Atlantic Canadians upskill for high-demand careers in the fast-growing AgTech sector. Agriculture News Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT /news/2025/08/28/precision-agriculture-program-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-08-29T15:00:00Z New faces, safe spaces: AV俱乐部鈥檚 O鈥慦eek welcomes students from all walks of life /news/2025/08/28/dalhousie-orientation-inclusion.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews AV俱乐部鈥檚 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 AV俱乐部 renews strategic partnership to empower Canada鈥檚 future health leaders /news/2025/08/19/health-administration-strategic-alliance.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews AV俱乐部鈥檚 Master of Health Administration program renews its alliance with the Canadian College of Health Leaders, granting graduates direct access to the Certified Health Executive designation and strengthening leadership training through the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework. Health Professions News Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:27:00 GMT /news/2025/08/19/health-administration-strategic-alliance.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal Health Communications staff, with files from CCHL 2025-08-19T14:27:00Z The Road to 150: How industry partnerships are shaping AV俱乐部鈥檚 agricultural future /news/2025/08/19/dalhousie-agriculture-technology-partnership.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews AV俱乐部 celebrates 15 years of partnership with Case IH and Tidal Tractor, marking the path toward 150 machinery units that have transformed agricultural education for thousands of students. Agriculture Student Life News Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/08/19/dalhousie-agriculture-technology-partnership.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephanie Rogers 2025-08-19T11:30:00Z Dal launches new entrepreneurial AI program for startups in Atlantic Canada /news/2025/08/15/ai2market-launch.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews AI2Market mirrors the nationally recognized Lab2Market entrepreneurship program with a focus on training students in AI.聽 Fourth-year Computer Science student Vansh Sood shares his experience. Student Life Computer Science Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT /news/2025/08/15/ai2market-launch.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tanis Trainor 2025-08-15T10:00:00Z Quantum 1000: New Dal camp introduces high schoolers to revolutionary technology /news/2025/08/14/quantum-high-school-camp.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Local high school students received a two-day summer crash course in quantum computing, organized by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, that took participants through the basics before challenging them to explore real-world applications. Science Community & Culture Graduate Studies Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT /news/2025/08/14/quantum-high-school-camp.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2025-08-14T10:00:00Z High winds, high scores: Dal Engineering students take bronze on global stage with offshore wind turbine design /news/2025/08/14/offshore-wind-turbine-competition-belgium.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A trio of AV俱乐部 students and recent graduates earned international recognition this summer for their innovative offshore wind turbine design in Belgium. Student Life Mechanical Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Engineering Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:45:00 GMT /news/2025/08/14/offshore-wind-turbine-competition-belgium.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Theresa Ann Salah 2025-08-14T08:45:00Z Pioneering work on sustainable health care earns PhD grad prestigious Vanier Scholarship /news/2025/08/12/vanier-scholarship-jonathan-drew.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews From Nova Scotia to New Zealand and beyond, Jonathan Drew鈥檚 work reminds that caring for people and caring for the planet are not competing goals 鈥 but deeply intertwined imperatives. Research Health Professions Health Promotion Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:00:00 GMT /news/2025/08/12/vanier-scholarship-jonathan-drew.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dawn Morrison 2025-08-12T08:00:00Z Dal PhD student arctic research showcased in NSERC photo competition /news/2025/08/11/nserc-science-exposed-patrick-white.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews 鈥淪mall boats, big glaciers鈥 by Patrick White is one of just 20 finalists in the latest edition of the NSERC Science Exposed competition. Learn about Patrick's research and vote before Sept. 21, 2025. Student Life Biology Science Graduate Studies Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:30:00 GMT /news/2025/08/11/nserc-science-exposed-patrick-white.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Tanis Trainor 2025-08-11T09:30:00Z In memoriam: Sir Graham Day, Chancellor Emeritus (1933鈥2025) /news/2025/08/08/in-memoriam--sir-graham-day--chancellor-emeritus.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sir Graham Day had lived many lives before becoming Dal's fourth chancellor in the 1990s. President Kim Brooks remembers a business leader and champion of education dubbed "The last Canadian knight." Management Law News Senior Administration Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/08/08/in-memoriam--sir-graham-day--chancellor-emeritus.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kim Brooks, President 2025-08-08T11:30:00Z Federal funding boosts AV俱乐部's commitment to ethical research with African Nova Scotian communities /news/2025/08/05/dalhousie-african-nova-scotia-research-grant.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews AV俱乐部鈥檚 African Nova Scotian Strategy group has secured a prestigious SSHRC Insight Grant to propel an important research ethics project into its next phase. News Community & Culture Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/08/05/dalhousie-african-nova-scotia-research-grant.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jalana Lewis 2025-08-05T11:30:00Z In photos: Community Day on the Agricultural Campus /news/2025/08/06/community-day-truro-agriculture.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The annual summer event, open to all, showcases the best of what the Ag Campus has to offer: beautiful grounds and facilities, unique people and programs, and tractor loads of community spirit. Agriculture Community & Culture Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/08/06/community-day-truro-agriculture.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photos by Danny Abriel 2025-08-05T11:30:00Z With $1M gift, Dallaire Institute scales up protection of children in Latin America amid regional crisis /news/2025/07/31/slaight-family-dallaire-institute.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Dal-based Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security is ramping up emergency prevention efforts across Latin America thanks to a $1-million gift from The Slaight Family Foundation. Alumni News Community & Culture Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/07/31/slaight-family-dallaire-institute.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Yuan Yuan 2025-07-31T11:30:00Z AV俱乐部 in full colour: Halifax Pride Parade 2025 through the lens /news/2025/07/31/pride-parade-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews AV俱乐部鈥檚 vibrant crew lit up Halifax Pride with joy, colour, and solidarity 鈥 a celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and community captured beautifully here in photos. Community & Culture Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:30:00 GMT /news/2025/07/31/pride-parade-dalhousie-2025.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Photos by Nick Pearce 2025-07-31T11:30:00Z