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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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Dawn Morrison
Friday, April 4, 2025
Ted Lasso has emerged as more than just a feel-good sitcom — it’s a masterclass in coaching, teamwork and human connection. Now, a Dal prof is channeling those lessons into the classroom.
Sonya Jampolsky
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Amrit Singh (BComm’25) is one of eight students in Atlantic Canada to win the prestigious Frank H. Sobey Award.
Jeff Lawton
Friday, March 28, 2025
Learn more about the dozens of students recognized at this year's ceremony for their accomplishments outside the classroom.
Matt Reeder, Ryan McNutt, Tanis Trainor, and Farrah Smith
Friday, March 28, 2025
The winners of Dal's top award for student leadership have made their mark through caring for each other and the planet, sparking new approaches to old problems, and creating connections that have lasting power.
Kate Hayter
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Guest director Diego Matamoros worked with Dal students and faculty members to bring Anton Chekov's famed play to life for the 2024-2025 season finale.