Student Life

Award‑winning student essay asks what fractures community — and why showing up can help build it

Award‑winning student essay asks what fractures community — and why showing up can help build it

Mia Mackenzie, a Master of Social Work student, earned top honours in Dal’s Glovin Award for an essay urging people to resist division by showing up and staying accountable to community.  Read more.

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Farrah Smith
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Psychology student and varsity basketball player Melina Collins is this year's recipient of the Dr. Anne Marie Ryan Community Growth Award, recognized for her work bringing athletes and young learners together through a literacy mentorship program.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
As exams and deadlines converge, the Killam and other campus libraries become places of problem‑solving, empathy, and practical help, highlighting how support services carry students through critical academic moments.
Kenneth Conrad, Graeme Gunn, Kate Rogers, Tanis Trainor
Thursday, March 26, 2026
This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so.

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Ryan McNutt
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Out of her element, halfway around the world, Andrea Landriault learned how to bring different perspectives together at the world's largest Model UN event.
Julia Manoukian
Friday, April 19, 2013
Attendees at the first LINK event discussed communication, collaboration and community between student leaders for the upcoming school year.
Julia Manoukian
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Nova Scotia is fantastic in the summer -- and not just outside the classroom. Here are some reasons why summer classes might be right for you.
Julia Manoukian
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Students Offering Support is this year's winner of the Best Student Society Award.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, April 12, 2013
Didn't make it to last month's budget consultations? Carolyn Watters, VP academic, speaks with Dal News about what was shared and offers a look at how the BAC plans to continue improving its process in the future.