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New Indigenous stole brings visibility and pride to Dal Convocation ceremonies

New Indigenous stole brings visibility and pride to Dal Convocation ceremonies

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s Spring Convocation this year featured a new Indigenous stole, a red ceremonial garment symbolizing pride, academic achievement, and belonging for graduating Indigenous students.  Read more.

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Mary Jane Webber
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Shutting down the power on campus to conduct essential electrical upgrades is far more than just flipping a switch: it's a complex, intricate and safety-demanding task that involves more than 125 Dal staff, contractors, security and others working together in perfect sequence over multiple days. Take a closer look at how May's full-campus shutdown came together — and how this work help secure Dal's electrical stability.
Penney Miller
Friday, June 13, 2025
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s new Centre for Global Mental Health aims to advance equity worldwide through research, education, and innovation and bridge gaps in care while empowering communities through global collaboration.
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The university’s first vice-provost of Indigenous Relations brings decades of advocacy experience, academic insights, and a deep commitment to embedding community values throughout Dal.

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Kate Hayter
Friday, February 9, 2024
Fountain School Director Dr. Jérôme Blais and collaborator Suzie LeBlanc are nominated for Classical Album of the Year (Solo Artist), while composition faculty member Amy Brandon is nominated for Classical Composition of the Year for a piece recorded with Symphony Nova Scotia and cellist Jeffrey Zeigler.
Darcy MacPhail
Friday, February 9, 2024
Dal’s Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development has partnered with the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia to build a program centred around career and leadership training, one-on-one counselling, job search assistance, and a work term.
Stephen Abbott
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Students looking to elevate their leadership skills, set better goals, and create change in the Dal community and beyond can find guidance and insight by joining the Student Leadership Academy.
Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Sydney Keyamo (BSc'23) and Jack Killeen (BSc'23) will each receive $5,000 to put towards funding a full-time master's or professional program at any public university in Canada.
Alison Auld
Thursday, February 1, 2024
A new high-resolution imaging probe developed by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ researchers promises to give physicians a new tool to combat chronic back pain.