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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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
With baseball's playoffs getting underway, English prof Bart Vautour will be watching not only as a fan,聽but as the instructor behind Dal's new course offering on baseball and literature.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Raju Mitra was once forced to choose between his personal goal of a master鈥檚 degree, a steady income, or the possibility of being of service to Canada with the RCMP. Now he graduates this fall as a member of the Class of 2023 and manager of the BC RCMP Federal Policing Prevention and Engagement unit.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
It's not easy balancing family life, working full-time and being a student. When Lisa Colangelo thinks about her experience pursuing an online/blended MBA, it's how her sense of leadership 鈥斅爌ersonally and professionally 鈥斅爃as grown significantly.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Kayla Bernard uses her background in recreation therapy and community development to help Indigenous students feel at home at Dal.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Bachelor of Computer Science student Jesse Guzman got an up-close look at how computer science and medicine intersect by supporting a AV俱乐部 tool used by scientists to test their calculations.