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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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Tanis Trainor
Monday, August 11, 2025
“Small boats, big glaciers” by Patrick White is one of just 20 finalists in the latest edition of the NSERC Science Exposed competition. Learn about Patrick's research and vote before Sept. 21, 2025.
Staff
Monday, July 7, 2025
From climate action to tech innovation, these 25 students are redefining what it means to lead with purpose.
Stephanie Rogers
Friday, June 27, 2025
The Ag engineering student has actively pursued hands-on opportunities from 3D printing a go-kart to developing a robotic arm designed to detect and remove rocks from agricultural fields.
Photos by Danny Abriel
Friday, June 20, 2025
We were there to capture some of the many special moments at Dal's 21 Spring Convocation ceremonies.
Jocelyn Adams Moss
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Ruth Riley, a ČâČâ´«Ă˝ grad rooted in Lake Loon’s rich heritage, blends her love for the ocean with a deep commitment to marine conservation and empowering future Black scientists.