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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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Genevieve MacIntyre
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
English and Creative Writing student K.R. Byggdin has always been a storyteller. Now, with a debut novel "Wonder World" set to launch this week, their story is about to enter a whole new chapter.
Ariel Mackenzie
Thursday, April 21, 2022
At this year's historical dress showcase, "Propriety and Protest," students took to the stage in their own designs to present a picture of a time in history when women began to wear clothing that went against the standards of the status quo.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Spring 2022 grads to cross the stage in May and June, with special ceremonies for 2020 and 2021 grads scheduled for July.
Courtney Bragg
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Large unsanctioned street parties fuelled by social media are growing in communities across the country, including Halifax. Now, Dal and community partners are exploring a new approach to addressing this complex issue and improving community well-being.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Anna Gaudet, a fourth-year honours student, was selected from more than 700 applicants to receive the prestigious leadership-based scholarship for master’s and professional studies.