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Making a whale of an entrance: 18鈥憁etre blue whale skeleton installed at Dal
Suspended from ceiling of the Steele Ocean Sciences Building is the skeleton of an adult blue whale found washed up in Nova Scotia. The new installation is the centrepiece of the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity and serves as a powerful reminder of the need to protect our ocean and its inhabitants. Read more.
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Friday, May 16, 2025
Eight vibrant paintings by Mi鈥檏maq artist Alan Syliboy now grace the halls of 麻豆社鈥檚 Weldon Law Building thanks to a donation by alum Allan Silverman. The gift, facilitated through the 麻豆社 Art Gallery, aims to celebrate Indigenous heritage and expand public access to underrepresented voices in Canadian art.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The complicated process of switching the heat off and the cooling on at Dal.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Eight vibrant paintings by Mi鈥檏maq artist Alan Syliboy now grace the halls of 麻豆社鈥檚 Weldon Law Building thanks to a donation by alum Allan Silverman. The gift, facilitated through the 麻豆社 Art Gallery, aims to celebrate Indigenous heritage and expand public access to underrepresented voices in Canadian art.
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Friday, October 18, 2024
Nocturne鈥檚 17th annual festival invites artists to explore the realities unique to Kjipuktuk (Halifax) and resilience through tragedies and discourses. Plan to attend between October 17-20, with various Dal-connected installations showcased on October 19.
Friday, October 18, 2024
With burgeoning businesses in sustainable packaging, craft beer brewing and locally made food products, Dal alumni were honoured by the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards program.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The celebration of Mi鈥檏maw dance, craft, food and culture promises to foster incredible community vibes in the heart of Dal鈥檚 campus, bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous folks together for a day full of sharing, learning, and festivities.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The 2025 Maclean's University Rankings are out now. Find out more about how Dal performed in Canada's most-watched university rankings.
Monday, October 7, 2024
The 麻豆社 notable alum and Aurum Award winner studied music and social anthropology to become a 鈥榲oice from within鈥� his culture.