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Dal course uses ancient languages to decode modern medical terminology

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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Linden Thomas
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.
Kate Hayter
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.
Matt Reeder
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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Fikayo Kayode
Friday, March 10, 2023
For the third year in a row, Dal is hosting its own Mental Health Awareness Week from March 10-17 to promote mental health and help build a sense of belonging and holistic well-being for all students. Learn more.
Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Learn about some of the university’s outstanding employees supporting students.
Kelly Taylor
Friday, February 17, 2023
Be Well brings greater alignment between Student Affairs and Human Resources in efforts to address wellness at the university, spurring other powerful collaborations along the way.
Cody Turner
Friday, February 17, 2023
Oluronke Taiwo has touched the lives of many students over the past 14 years in her role as Black student advisor. Now, as she prepares for retirement, Dal has honoured her with an Award for Black Excellence.
Fikayo Kayode
Monday, February 6, 2023
The goal of the week is to collaborate with partners on student-centered health promotion programs and educational opportunities.