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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, social work professor Dr. Michael Ungar 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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Katie Ciavaglia
Friday, October 24, 2014
At the Dentistry Alumni Dinner, over $10,000 was raised for the health centre, in which Dentistry and Dental Hygiene students as well as faculty and alumni volunteers provide care for vulnerable and underserved populations.
Robyn McCallum
Thursday, October 23, 2014
This year's College Royal on the Agricultural Campus featured the Farmers' Olympics, livestock competitions and a special honour in memory of one of the Faculty of Agriculture's most beloved professors.
Marie Visca
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
The Dal community united local Aboriginal leaders and community members last Thursday at the university's annual "powwow" in honour of our region's Mi'kmaq heritage.
Allison Kincade
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Don't miss the latest interactive exhibit from Derek Reilly and his team of Computer Science students this Saturday night at Halifax's Nocturne: Art at Night festival.
Emma Skagen
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
The first theatre production under the Fountain School of Performing Arts banner opens this week: a creative take on Aristophanes' "The Birds" with props and settings made almost entirely from recycled or re-used materials.