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, February 1, 2022
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿â€™s Bissett Student Success Centre has launched the Academic Exploration Series for the month of February.
Monday, January 31, 2022
After more than three decades of service to the community, Drs. Katherine Robinson and Cathy Connell are retiring from family practice and welcoming a new group of family physicians into AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s Student Health & Wellness Centre.
Monday, January 31, 2022
Lunar New Year, one of the world's largest annual holidays, gets underway this week around the world. Learn how some members of the Dal community are celebrating.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Jazmine Dewtie is defying her own expectations, looking hopefully toward a career in social work as she wraps up the degree she never thought she'd achieve.
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Michael Ungar, a family therapist and professor in the School of Social Work at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿, shares tips on comfortable and constructive ways to talk about vaccine status this holiday season.