Community

Employees from across Dal gathered for a day of connection, reflection, and inspiration. From powerful conversations on student success and belonging to eye-opening tours and interdisciplinary research showcases, the event highlighted the passion and purpose driving the Dal community.

One hundred years after her great grandmother graduated from Dal, Sophie Watts (PhD’23) did the same. Not only is she the fourth generation of women in her family to earn a Dal degree, but she’s also carrying on their tradition of making a difference.

At a time when national defence is top of mind for many Canadians, a team of ±«Óãtv Engineering students is doing their part to improve efficiency in shipbuilding.

Students in the Faculty of Agriculture joined in the shearing of the campus ewes and rams this month — freeing 750 pounds of fleece that will be used to make blankets and yarn to be turned into hats, mitts and more.

As more faculty members seek guidance on how to bring an anti-colonial perspective to their courses, educational developers at Dal are creating new connection points.