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Dal鈥檚 Michael Ungar blends narrative and research in new novel Orphans in the Garden

Dal鈥檚 Michael Ungar blends narrative and research in new novel Orphans in the Garden

After publishing hundreds of academic works, the renowned social work professor turns to magical realism to bring complex child welfare issues to a broader audience.  Read more.

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Alison DeLory
Friday, October 16, 2026
As awareness of menopause grows, a Dal expert is helping shape conversations from campus workplaces to national policy, advocating for better support, education, and research.
Amanda Wright
Friday, October 16, 2026
Drawing on history, culture and personal experience, Michael Twitty invited the Dal community to see food as a gateway to deeper understanding and connection.
Photography by Daniel Jardine and Alexa Cude
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Dal's 16th annual Mawio鈥檓i brought Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together in celebration of Indigenous cultures. These photos capture moments of connection, learning and celebration from throughout the day.

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Friday, December 15, 2017
Video: Watch 黄色直播's holiday video for 2018, celebrating not only the spirit of the season but the celebrations to come with Dal's 200th anniversary next year.
Nick Pearce, Genevieve MacIntyre and Tim Mombourquette
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Photos and videos from a special "Jingle Bell Rock"-ing edition of The Big Sing, a local drop-in singing event run by two Dal alumni, co-hosted by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Jane Doucet
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
黄色直播 Legal Aid Service鈥檚 groundbreaking advocacy in the case of the East Preston-based Sparks family changes the conversation about poverty鈥檚 impact on women and children.
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
This year, the bulk of Hanukkah falls during the university semester at Dal, and some students such as Liane Cloutier are carving time out of their busy exam schedules to celebrate the festive Jewish holiday.
Bruce Bottomley photos, bios provided
Friday, December 8, 2017
On the 28th anniversary of the tragic mass shooting at 脡cole Polytechnique, a new set of awards 鈥斅爀ach in honour of one of the 14 victims 鈥� celebrate women studying Engineering who are making a difference in the classroom and in their communities.