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Making a whale of an entrance: 18‑metre blue whale skeleton installed at Dal
Suspended from ceiling of the Steele Ocean Sciences Building is the skeleton of an adult blue whale found washed up in Nova Scotia. The new installation is the centrepiece of the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity and serves as a powerful reminder of the need to protect our ocean and its inhabitants. Read more.
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Friday, May 16, 2025
Eight vibrant paintings by Mi’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy now grace the halls of 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß’s Weldon Law Building thanks to a donation by alum Allan Silverman. The gift, facilitated through the 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß Art Gallery, aims to celebrate Indigenous heritage and expand public access to underrepresented voices in Canadian art.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The complicated process of switching the heat off and the cooling on at Dal.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Eight vibrant paintings by Mi’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy now grace the halls of 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß’s Weldon Law Building thanks to a donation by alum Allan Silverman. The gift, facilitated through the 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß Art Gallery, aims to celebrate Indigenous heritage and expand public access to underrepresented voices in Canadian art.
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Friday, July 4, 2025
A 2023 flood devastated 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß’s medical research hub. Two years later, labs reopen, revealing a powerful story of recovery, innovation, and community strength.
Friday, July 4, 2025
A partnership with a nearby community school tapped into children's creativity to ensure the new medical sciences building feel inviting once it opens later this year.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
This year’s DPMG Awards recognize eight exceptional professionals whose leadership, innovation, and service continue to strengthen 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß’s mission and enrich the university community in meaningful, lasting ways.
Friday, June 27, 2025
A 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß-led garden program at a Nova Scotia women’s prison is helping inmates build skills, confidence, and community while growing food and hope. The initiative has been renewed for three more years.
Friday, June 20, 2025
17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß’s Spring Convocation this year featured a new Indigenous stole, a red ceremonial garment symbolizing pride, academic achievement, and belonging for graduating Indigenous students.