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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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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.
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.
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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Thursday, November 10, 2016
Diane Hawco brings a combination of social work and legal expertise to the new role of ombudsperson, which provides independent, impartial and confidential support to students.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Marine Biology student Emma Arsenault’s experience in the Our Ocean Youth Ambassadors program was a valuable step on her path to a future in marine protection policy.
Friday, November 4, 2016
Photo Essay: Highlights from Diwali Night, a celebration co-hosted by the student society INDISA in recognition of the Hindu festival of lights.
Friday, November 4, 2016
Dal's new PEGaSUS program helps student survivors of sexual assault build resilience.
Friday, November 4, 2016
By transforming an aging computer lab, Dal's Rowe School of Business has built a space that helps students learn about the use of technology and data analytics in business.