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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Jessica Chubb (Student Academic Success Services) with Julia Manoukian
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Whether you're in your last big review push or just cracking a book for the first time, here are some helpful tips from Student Academic Success Services on managing your studying.
Graeme Gunn
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
From programs for Special Olympians, to international charity work, to advocacy for Muslim students: learn how this year's Board of Governors' winners are making a difference.
Katherine Wooler
Monday, April 1, 2013
From the recent DalDance recital to this week's performance by Flamenco en Rouge, the Dal community has all the right steps this time of year.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, March 28, 2013
See the list of winners from Tuesday's Dalhousie IMPACT Awards, recognizing outstanding student leadership in academic life, student life and community service, and residence life.
Katya Sodamin
Thursday, March 28, 2013
At the 59th Annual Black and Gold Athletic Awards Banquet, Dal's Department of Athletics and Recreational Services recognized inspirational athletes, committed coaches and incredible volunteers.