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Dalhousie EngiQueers

Dalhousie EngiQueers

We are an official member group operating as an extension of EngiQueers Canada, a national non-profit that represents the 2SLGTBQIA+ community in engineering & celebrates, promotes, and advocates for equity, diversity, and belonging in engineering. Our three pillars are 1. professional development (e.g., sending delegates to the annual national EngiQueers Canada conference), 2. education & advocacy (e.g., delivering EDIA training), and 3. social connection (e.g., hosting events on campus such as drag shows, community walks, art nights, and more). Dal EQ has a General Member Community that students and professionals are invited to join.

Dalhousie Undergraduate Law Society (DULS)

Dalhousie Undergraduate Law Society (DULS)

The Dalhousie Undergraduate Law Society is an organization which supports students who have a legal interest and have aspirations of attending law school. We provide an abundance of information and experiences to students including LSAT study sessions, networking events, and guest speakers. We always try to offer students with enriching opportunities and help them to feel better prepared for their futures without needing to pay for preparatory courses or programs.

Dalhousie Black Law Students' Association (DBLSA)

Dalhousie Black Law Students' Association (DBLSA)

DBLSA serves as a vital nexus within the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University and the African Canadian/Nova Scotian community, actively fostering relationships, empowering our members, and inspiring future generations to pursue a legal education. With a focus on amplifying the voices and opportunities of African Canadian students, we are deeply committed to bridging the cultural and informational divide between the legal sphere and the African Nova Scotian community.

Dalhousie Global Brigades - Medical

Global Brigades (GB) is the world’s largest student-led international relief organization. GB’s mission is to provide communities in developing countries with sustainable solutions under a holistic service model to improve health, water, sanitation, and economic infrastructures.

Middle Eastern and North African Women at Dalhousie Society

Our society's purpose is to provide a safe and welcoming space for Middle Eastern and North African Women at Dal. This society seeks to bust stereotypes, taboos, myths and cultural barriers by sharing our experiences regarding being both female and people of color. MENAWD also seeks to unite and empower women regardless of their spoken language(s), ethnicity/ies, nationality/ies, country of birth, religion, financial status, etc…

Dalhousie Sociology and Social Anthropology Student Society

Dalhousie Sociology and Social Anthropology Student Society

The SOSA society is a space for SOSA students to meet each other and build a community! We hold all types of events like movie nights, study nights, meet and greets, talks with profs and much more. We are open to all SOSA students or anyone at Dalhousie that has an interest in sociology and social anthropology!
We look forward to seeing you at our future events and welcome you to the SOSA society!

Dalhousie Exchange Society

Dalhousie Exchange Society

The Dalhousie Exchange Society is focused on making the whole “exchange” experience as fun and easy as possible. We strive to help all students get the most of their experience either leaving Dal, or coming to Dal. Students are invited to participate in events, and are encouraged to make Dal a more warm and welcoming place.

CKDU-FM Society

CKDU-FM Society

CKDU-FM is Halifax’s only FM campus-community radio station. We are a volunteer-run, 3200-watt station broadcasting 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from the Dalhousie campus to the metro Halifax area. CKDU-FM has been broadcasting as an FM station since 1985.

Loaded Ladle

Loaded Ladle

The Loaded Ladle serves free, locally produced meals! Anyone and everyone is welcome to volunteer with us or eat our delicious food. Loaded Ladle is a non-profit, student funded, open cooperative of students and community members dedicated to providing affordable, diverse, fresh, and healthy food to as many people as possible. Loaded Ladle aims to tackle the unjust global food system by providing a local alternative.

Dalhousie Students for Ethical Fashion (DSEF)

Dalhousie Students for Ethical Fashion (DSEF)

DSEF is a society at Dalhousie University. Our main goal is to raise awareness about ethical fashion and the harms of fast fashion. We provide support to local ethical businesses within the Greater Halifax region while also donating professional and stylish clothing to local shelters.

WUSC - Dalhousie/King's Local Committee

WUSC - Dalhousie/King's Local Committee

We sponsor the education and resettlement of refugee students at Dalhousie University. As a part of WUSC's Student Refugee Program, our local campus committee contributes towards creating access to education for displaced youth from conflict-torn areas of the world.

Dalhousie UNICEF Club

Dalhousie UNICEF Club

The UNICEF Society is dedicated to furthering the objectives of the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), which involves assisting children in developing nations and fostering awareness regarding their rights and issues. To accomplish this, we engage with local Members of Parliament and media outlets to advocate for children's welfare and foster awareness within our university community…

Dalhousie Women in Sport

Dalhousie Women in Sport

Our goal at Dalhousie Women in Sport is to provide a safe-space and supportive environment for female and non-binary students with a passion for sport to grow as individuals and share experiences across campus and in the community. We provide members with events and opportunities such as recreational activities, networking, game nights, mentorship, recreational tournaments, viewing parties and industry guest speakers.

Dalhousie Model United Nations

Dalhousie Model United Nations

DalMUN is a society focused on simulating United Nations discussions. Delegates will be given country assignments to represent their stance on diverse topics, debating amongst others at continent-wide conferences. The essence of DalMUN is to foster a competitive and supportive environment. This environment will give individuals the chance to foster their leadership and public speaking skills, and also make new friends.

Heart4Heart Dalhousie Chapter

Heart4Heart Dalhousie Chapter

The Heart4Heart Dalhousie Chapter is a non-profit student-run charity that raises money to provide life-saving surgeries for children suffering from congenital heart disease in developing countries. We are one of eight chapters at Canadian universities and are partnered with Gift of Life International, and collectively, we have been successful in funding 62 surgeries to date.