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Rising water risks in Nova Scotia spark province‑wide collaboration at ÈâÈ⴫ý symposium

Rising water risks in Nova Scotia spark province‑wide collaboration at ÈâÈ⴫ý symposium

Building on ÈâÈ⴫ý’s Engagement Days, a recent symposium at Dal convened municipal leaders and researchers to address climate, infrastructure and planning pressures shaping water management across Nova Scotia communities.  Read more.

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Convocation, up close
Convocation, up close
Photos by Cody Turner, Nick Pearce, and Bruce Bottomley
Friday, June 12, 2026
As convocation comes to a close, here are a few moments from the past weeks captured on stage, behind the scenes, and in between.
Helping shape public knowledge: Libraries to host Mi’kmaw‑focused Wikipedia Edit‑a‑thon
Helping shape public knowledge: Libraries to host Mi’kmaw‑focused Wikipedia Edit‑a‑thon
Kristy Read
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, ÈâÈ⴫ý Libraries hosts a collaborative event to strengthen accurate, inclusive online representation of Mi’kmaw arts and culture through community-driven Wikipedia editing.
Seeing the bigger picture: What staff and faculty took from Dal Engagement Day
Seeing the bigger picture: What staff and faculty took from Dal Engagement Day
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Staff and faculty reflect on fresh insights, big‑picture thinking, and renewed inspiration sparked at this popular spring gathering, touching on AI, belonging, and the student experience.

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At Dal gathering, a silent show of resolve for peace in Ukraine
Matt Reeder
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Far from the frontlines of conflict, a small group of people joined together in silent contemplation on Dal campus this week as a way to show their shared concern for Ukraine in the face of intensifying attacks by Russia.
Dal immunization clinics embody 'every dose gives us hope' ethos
Stephanie Rogers
Monday, February 28, 2022
Dal's Faculty of Agriculture provided an accessible space and volunteers to help vaccinate an additional 1,500 Nova Scotians over the past month.
How books, movies and TV help us understand the infodemic, anti‑vax messages and conspiracy theories
Julia M. Wright
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Stories build powerful emotional attachments. We root for heroes, boo their opponents and get anxious for the fictional problem to be solved. Facts have very little to do with it, writes Julia M. Wright.
African Nova Scotian women entrepreneurs to share experiences at ÈâÈ⴫ý Promise Scholars event
Mark Campbell
Friday, February 18, 2022
Presented by the Faculty of Management through the Promise Scholars program, the panel discussion will create much-needed space for conversations about women of African descent in business.
Remembering Wanda Robson, sister of Canadian civil‑rights icon Viola Desmond
Matt Reeder, with files from Theresa Rajack-Talley
Friday, February 18, 2022
In 2018, Wanda Robson brought more than 1,000 people to their feet in a Dal auditorium. We spoke to a few key people there that night about what Robson, who passed away earlier this month, meant to them.