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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Friday, April 17, 2020
From Indigenous health research to rowing and community volunteerism, Maya Biderman has made the most of her AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ experience — and then some.
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Tasked with moving one of AV¾ãÀÖ²¿â€™s largest courses online in a matter of days, the team of faculty, instructors and TAs who bring first-year chemistry to life relied on what they knew and the personal touches that matter, creating as seamless a digital experience as possible for students.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
A celebrated soccer team member and now the recipient of a Killam Scholarship, Agriculture student Craig MacEachern's Dal experience has been a "berry" successful blend of research, studies and athletics.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Even though classes and exams have moved online, AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ students and their peers across the country have found amazing ways to contribute to COVID-19 efforts.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
For graduating students in the Faculty of Agriculture, the end-of-term Barley Ring ceremony is a rite of passage — and not even a pandemic was going to stop the Class of 2020 from finding a way (remotely) to come together and celebrate.