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All spruce'd up: How Dal "elves" helped Woody the Talking Christmas Tree make his winter wake‑up call

All spruce'd up: How Dal "elves" helped Woody the Talking Christmas Tree make his winter wake‑up call

The computer scientists who saved Christmas? Thanks to the work of faculty members Hanieh Shakeri and Joseph Malloch, a beloved Dartmouth institution has been able to entertain children of all ages this holiday season.  Read more.

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Genevieve MacIntyre
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Discover how Curtis Michael’s passion for Mi’kmaw language transforms classrooms into spaces of cultural exchange and inspires learners from diverse backgrounds to engage with Indigenous knowledge.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, November 21, 2025
Nearly 30 awards were presented to more than 50 individuals and groups from across the university at the 8th Annual Legacy Awards. Read the full list of honourees.
Stephanie Rogers
Friday, October 31, 2025
College Royal was another incredible success, bringing together students, staff, and faculty in a celebration of agricultural tradition, hands-on learning, and community.

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Matt Reeder
Friday, July 15, 2022
Students have navigated many ups and downs in recent years. The new face of Student Affairs at Dal shares his thoughts on building a better tomorrow.
Kate Rogers
Friday, July 15, 2022
The team behind a new Nova Scotia program using exercise to prevent and manage chronic conditions is aiming to spur seniors to become more active — and stick with it.
Lauren Phillips
Thursday, July 14, 2022
A new land-based learning program designed by Dal-based SuperNOVA and the Ulnooweg Education Centre promises to bring Indigenous youth more opportunities in STEM.
Martha Paynter
Friday, July 8, 2022
There will no doubt be escalating rhetoric from anti-choice politicians in the wake of the fall of Roe v Wade. An abortion care provider says now is the time to improve abortion access in Canada.
Matt Reeder
Friday, July 8, 2022
Born out of riots in New York City more than 50 years ago, the Pride movement has journeyed to its current moment through a balance of celebration and struggle — sentiments captured Thursday afternoon at Dal's flag-raising ceremony in Halifax.