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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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Misha Noble-Hearle
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Mark Monk, administrative assistant in the School of Human Communications Disorders, was named one of HRM's volunteers of the year for 2014 for his work with Pride Halifax, theatre groups and others.
Karen Cairney
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Dal's Agricultural Campus hosted the provincial Reach for the Top competition this past weekend, marking the third consecutive year Dal has been the primary sponsor of this event.
Amani Saini
Friday, April 25, 2014
The office's annual lunch-and-learn event offered a quick review of just some of its many initiatives from the past year.
Jane Affleck
Friday, April 25, 2014
Brian Noble of the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology takes us on a guided tour of the gallery's latest exhibition.
Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
In honour of Earth Day, we sat down with three of Dal's sustainability leaders to discuss the gains the Dal community has made in recent years -- and what the future might hold.