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, February 1, 2023
A new active learning space at Dal moves beyond the traditional classroom, offering instructors more ways to engage students as active participants in their own learning process.
Friday, January 27, 2023
AV俱乐部's first Disaster Preparedness Workshop offered medical students a window into what it takes to navigate a large-scale casualty situation and save lives via an intricately designed simulation.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
A new AV俱乐部 study abroad program will offer African Nova Scotian students at Dal exposure to countries, cities, and colleges with predominantly Black populations.
Friday, January 20, 2023
Year of the Rabbit celebrations kick off this weekend, with several student-led events planned on campus to create shared cultural experiences for many.
Friday, January 20, 2023
Dal alumni helped the university share a bit of bright, festive fun with international students earlier this month during the dark of winter by contributing funds to cover costs for a special dinner event.