Student Life
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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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.
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.
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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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
You don't want to argue with the members of Sodales, one of Dal’s oldest clubs, which hosted and prevailed at the Atlantic Championships this past weekend.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
The project team responsible for planning the next generation of fitness and recreation facilities at Dal is spending two weeks making the rounds on campus, gathering ideas from students and community members.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
The team of students behind Purchext are the first group to be admitted to The Next 36 incubator program for undergraduate start-up companies.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Residence students, start your saving: Houses will compete over the next two weeks to see who can lower their energy and water consumption the most.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Dal students, faculty and community leaders will descend on the Student Union Building Sunday to share big ideas on education and other topics.