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Making a whale of an entrance: 18‑metre 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’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy now grace the halls of ÃÀÅ®×ö°®â€™s Weldon Law Building thanks to a donation by alum Allan Silverman. The gift, facilitated through the ÃÀÅ®×ö°® 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’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy now grace the halls of ÃÀÅ®×ö°®â€™s Weldon Law Building thanks to a donation by alum Allan Silverman. The gift, facilitated through the ÃÀÅ®×ö°® Art Gallery, aims to celebrate Indigenous heritage and expand public access to underrepresented voices in Canadian art.
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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
ÃÀÅ®×ö°® and the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) have a long-standing partnership focused on community support and newcomer integration. At a recent community event, the two partners teamed up to highlight the transformative power of education while creating networking opportunities for newcomers.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
This year's recipients of the ÃÀÅ®×ö°® Professional and Managerial Group (DPMG) awards stand out in their abilities to solve problem, align on values, and be a positive influence on others.
Monday, July 8, 2024
Researcher Dr. Stacy Allison-Cassin guided participants in a collaborative effort to enhance Wikipedia entries on notable Mi’kmaw people and organizations at an event during National Indingeous History Month.
Friday, July 5, 2024
The Dal-based youth engagement program and long-time community partner Eastlink recently celebrated a decade of partnership enriching students in all areas of mathematics.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Dr. Hilary MacCormick, an anesthesiologist in the Department of Women's and Obstetric Anesthesia and assistant professor at ÃÀÅ®×ö°®, discusses some of the barriers, stress, and marginalization transgender and noxnbinary people face in accessing gender-affirming surgery.