Student Life

When exam season peaks, the library becomes more than a study space

When exam season peaks, the library becomes more than a study space

As exams and deadlines converge, the Killam and other campus libraries become places of problem‑solving, empathy, and practical help, highlighting how support services carry students through critical academic moments.  Read more.

Featured News

Farrah Smith
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Psychology student and varsity basketball player Melina Collins is this year's recipient of the Dr. Anne Marie Ryan Community Growth Award, recognized for her work bringing athletes and young learners together through a literacy mentorship program.
Kenneth Conrad, Graeme Gunn, Kate Rogers, Tanis Trainor
Thursday, March 26, 2026
This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so.
Kenneth Conrad, Graeme Gunn, Kate Rogers, Tanis Trainor
Thursday, March 26, 2026
This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so.

Archives - Student Life

Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
As Dal’s new vice-provost student affairs, Ivan Joseph brings with him a diverse career supporting students across the university experience.
Nari Williams
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
This year marked the 10th anniversary of the Black Student Advising Centre's annual celebration of its class of graduates — and a tribute to the centre's ongoing work to support students of African descent.
Rebecca Rawcliffe
Friday, June 1, 2018
When a computer science elective sparked an interest in the power of data science, Sarah Young found her way to ÿÈÕ´óÈü and a path towards an exciting new career.
Nicole Maunsell and Matt Reeder
Friday, June 1, 2018
Students come to study at Dal from all sorts of places — even just down the hall. Science PhD grad Jennifer Frail-Gauthier and MLIS grad Brian Lesser reflect on their experiences completing graduate degrees while simultaneously working at the university.
Cheryl Bell
Friday, June 1, 2018
Inspired by her sister's experience living with Down syndrome, Jackie Brokken decided to study Dental Hygiene to help others have the best health-care experience possible — and found so many new ways to make a difference.