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Scenes from the Halifax Pride Parade
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ students, alumni, faculty, and staff took to the streets for the Halifax Pride Parade, moving through downtown in a colourful, high-energy show of community and celebration. Read more.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Dal community members gathered on the Studley Quad to mark the beginning of Pride celebrations in Halifax and honour the efforts of those working for a more inclusive future.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The agreement, signed at the University of King’s College on Wednesday, June 24, will establish a province-wide framework across Nova Scotia's 10 public universities.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Staff and faculty reflect on fresh insights, big‑picture thinking, and renewed inspiration sparked at this popular spring gathering, touching on AI, belonging, and the student experience.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
A year ago, AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ launched its recurring Speak Truth to Power series with a discussion on anti-Black racism in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police. This week, a one-year anniversary panel addresses the question: Has the needle moved on systemic racism in the past year?
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Solutions for Kids in Pain recently partnered with Pulse, AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s health innovation sandbox, to offer a program engaging students from multiple disciplines in a semester-long knowledge mobilization program.
Friday, May 14, 2021
Tackling rising anti-Asian racism is at the heart of this year’s theme for Asian Heritage Month in Canada: Recognition, Resilience, and Resolve. We spoke to Ajay Parasram, an assistant professor in the departments of International Development Studies and History, about the history of anti-Asian racism in Canada and ways people can help help combat it now.
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Members of the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ community gathered last week for a virtual Iftar, forging new friendships and connections online during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Dating apps were created to help people connect online, then meet in person ... How have they responded to the pandemic? And what role do they play in helping people adjust to this new dating reality? Dal's Christopher Dietzel and colleagues take a look.