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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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Matt Reeder
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
As 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ celebrates the first Homecoming of its third century, there are more ways than ever to show your pride on campus and off. And thanks to a new partnership between Dal, police and the city this year, neighbourhood safety will be top of mind.
Carter Hutton
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Last Saturday, more than 100 students turned out under sunny skies to volunteer as part of the university's annual Community Day, donating their time to several different community organizations.
Stefanie Wilson
Monday, September 17, 2018
Lauren Delaney wanted to be a lawyer ever since she was a kid — a dream that brought her to Dal and guided her throughout her studies.
Stefanie Wilson
Monday, September 10, 2018
Commerce student Adeline Urban's path to Dal involved a journey across the country. Now that she's arrived, her journey has become one of discovery — of her history, her heritage and herself.
Heather Aipperspach
Friday, September 7, 2018
For the incoming class of Dal’s 200th year, this past weekend’s Induction ceremony represented both their official welcome to the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ community and their first taste of anniversary spirit on campus.