Student Life
What new Dal students couldn't leave behind
From Lego flowers and a chewed Nerf dart to treasured gifts and childhood keepsakes, new Dal students share the meaningful items helping residence feel like home. Read more.
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Friday, September 11, 2026
The annual return of students brings renewed energy to campus. Explore the scale of move-in through photos and key stats.
Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Thousands of incoming students came together on Tiger Welcome Day to celebrate the start of university life, turning first-week uncertainty into shared experiences, lasting memories and new connections.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Members of the Dal community united last Thursday for a virtual Ramadan Iftar, marking the end of the traditional fast with an event that included a special meal delivered to students still living in residence.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Third-year medical student Livia Anthes and her classmates have been finding ways to give back to the community as their clinical learning is on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Madison Gateman's three-minute video on her research into Canadian attitudes and narratives regarding refugees has earned her a spot among the 25 national finalists in the annual Storytellers competition, organized by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.
Monday, May 4, 2020
What happens when a hands-on, experimental lab class can't finish its work for the term. For students and instructors involved in Chemistry's Advanced Analytical Lab, you find whole new ways to share your applied projects.
Monday, May 4, 2020
Athanasius 鈥淭anas鈥� Sylliboy, RN and graduating Master of Nursing 鈥� Nurse Practitioner student, is in his home community of Eskasoni, working hard to minimize the impact of COVID-19.