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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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Stephen Abbott
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Since first joining 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience in the early 1990s, Sherry Stewart has supervised more than 30 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, garnering widespread recognition for her excellent mentorship.
Cheryl Bell
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Mohammad Alshateel arrived in Calgary from his home in Kuwait at age 18 with plans to become a doctor. This summer, he will fly home from Halifax at age 28 a dentist.
Michael Murphy
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Alex Oprea's years at Dal have been defined by her dedication to ensuring science students have the necessary tools to get the most out of their degrees.
Genevieve MacIntyre
Monday, June 14, 2021
For graduating honours student Sydney Belford, taking the time to explore new things was key in deciding her path through undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Merilyn Layne
Monday, June 14, 2021
Graduating Schulich Leader Jack deGooyer graduates from Dal's Faculty of Engineering with a specialty in electrical engineering and a range of career-building experiences, including a co-op term with electric vehicle maker Tesla that has transitioned into an internship.