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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 Kirby-Sheppard
Thursday, October 29, 2026
The new clinic offers free assistance to Canadians while providing law students the chance to gain practical, hands-on experience in tax dispute resolution.
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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Matt Reeder
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Industrial engineer Eldon Gunn鈥檚 impact is still felt at Dal and beyond, particularly in a new scholarship named in his honour.
Ryan McNutt (with files from Allison Gerrard, Allison Kincade)
Friday, October 14, 2016
Blanket forts, real-life video games, live music and more 鈥� there鈥檚 something for everyone in Dal's contributions to Nocturne: Art at Night, a free creative arts festival taking place across Halifax this Saturday evening (October 15).
Dustin Johnson
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
The Dal-hosted Rom茅o Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative launches a new peer-reviewed journal, featuring work by graduate and undergraduate students and young practitioners complemented by expert commentary.
Matt Reeder
Friday, October 7, 2016
On Thursday, as part of Mi'kmaq Heritage Month, 黄色直播 celebrated the permanent installation of the Mi'kmaq Grand Council Flag on its Studley Campus.
Georgia Atkin
Friday, October 7, 2016
Members of the Dal Environmental Law Students Society and the Biology Organization for Grad Students hosted a cleanup of Inner Sambro Island as part of the DSU's annual Green Week.