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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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Niecole Comeau
Thursday, February 16, 2017
It began as a 鈥渂ack of the van鈥� operation with a Dal Physics professor at the wheel. Now, at its new waterfront location, Halifax鈥檚 Discovery Centre is set to inspire a whole new generation of young people with fun, hands-on science.
Matt Semansky
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Psychology and Neuroscience faculty member Jason Chatman was one of three speakers at a panel in honour of African Heritage Month this week, hosted by the Black Student Advising Centre.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Legacies of past African Nova Scotian leaders loomed large over the proceedings at Dal's African Heritage Month launch event, which featured several inspiring speeches and the raising of the Pan-African Flag.
Emily C么t茅
Thursday, February 2, 2017
The Ark, a self-sufficient house built in rural P.E.I. in the shadow of the 1970s energy crisis, is the focus of a new exhibit curated by Dal Professor Steven Mannell.
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
With the Studley Campus flags set at half-mast, the 黄色直播 Muslim Student Association hosted a vigil Monday afternoon that attracted many from Dal and beyond to reflect and show support in the wake of Sunday鈥檚 mosque shooting in Quebec City.