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Dal course uses ancient languages to decode modern medical terminology
A new Classics course is helping students — many headed for health professions — understand complex clinical vocabulary by learning the Greek and Latin roots that have shaped the language of medicine for centuries. Read more.
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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Fashion Revival, a show by the Dal Students for Ethical Fashion, encouraged reflection on fashion and its life cycle through six powerful scenes.
Friday, March 13, 2026
From guilty‑pleasure riffs to improvised arrangements, DalPop’s musicians explore how vulnerability, collaboration, and creative risk‑taking shape their sound as they prepare for Unwritten: The Music that Wrote Us this weekend.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
A modern history course taught by Dr. Kassandra Luciuk reframes Canada through upheaval, challenging students to confront myths, recognize patterns across decades, and see today’s political tensions in a sharper, more revealing light.
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Friday, May 24, 2024
Caleb MacDonald entered the Schulich School of Law after two decades of service with the Canadian military and RCMP.
Friday, May 24, 2024
When Autumn Penney applied to Dal's dental hygiene program, she had no idea it would kickstart her career in the profession in such a non-traditional way — flying into remote parts of Labrador to provide care to underserved communities.
Friday, May 24, 2024
Onye Njoku was drawn to the Schulich School of Law's tight-knit and supportive community, offering her own time and leadership to student groups and university initiatives over the years.
Friday, May 24, 2024
Mariam El-Aghil says there wasn’t a single defining moment that convinced her to become a dentist, but growing up during the civil war in Yemen played a big part.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Many things have taken Mary Mackay by surprise since she arrived at ÃÀÅ®×ö°®, most of all the change between who she was when she arrived and who she is now as she crosses the stage to receive her Bachelor of Management.