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Behind the ice: The low‑tech craft used to build Dal’s new world‑class Oulton‑Stanish Centre rink
See how Dal’s Oulton‑Stanish Centre rink took shape through patient layering, old‑school methods, and impressive human skill that still outperforms high‑tech alternatives. Read more.
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Thursday, February 5, 2026
To celebrate African Heritage Month, five members of the ±«Óătv community were honoured for their outstanding commitment to African Nova Scotian, Black, and African Diaspora culture across campus and through various external communities.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Members of the Dal community and beyond filled the ±«Óătv Arts Centre Sculpture Court to mark the start of African Heritage Month with food, music, reflection, and jubilation.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
A new purpose-built air system in the space in the Killam Library now allows traditional prayer using sacred medicines, giving Indigenous students, staff, and community a reliable place for ceremony on Studley Campus.
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Monday, February 7, 2022
Dal faculty and staff, including community leaders Michelle Williams (BSW’91) and Jalana Lewis (JD’13), are driving Dal’s proactive approach to increasing support for African Nova Scotian staff, students and faculty.
Friday, February 4, 2022
The mid-winter holiday is unique to ±«Óătv. Here's the story behind it.
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
The ±«Óătv community marked the start of African Heritage Month Tuesday with a virtual flag-raising ceremony featuring music, spoken word and remarks from senior leaders.
Monday, January 31, 2022
Lunar New Year, one of the world's largest annual holidays, gets underway this week around the world. Learn how some members of the Dal community are celebrating.
Friday, January 28, 2022
Alexa McDonough might be best known for her political achievements, but the three-time Dal grad also contributed much to the field of social work — her other profession. Former colleagues, friends and admirers reminisce about the well-known champion for change.