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Association of Health Administration Students

Association of Health Administration Students

The goal of AHAS is to promote the professional and academic interests of all members of the School of Health Administration and to facilitate connections between faculty, students, alumni, and local community contacts. Members of the executive team encourage fellowship among members, host events for students ranging from professional development to community engagement, and ensure that there is broad participation in student governance through a fair and just election process and sub-committee membership.

PennyDrops Dalhousie Chapter

PennyDrops is a national not-for-profit organization with chapters at multiple universities across the country. The goal of PennyDrops is to teach students financial literacy skills, so that they can acquire the tools they need to reach their financial goals. PennyDrops conducts presentations on various topics, such as investing, budgeting and credit. The presentations are made to Dalhousie students and high school students at local high schools. The role of members who are involved in the society is to give presentations.

The Dalhousie Pre-Dental Society (DPDS)

The Dalhousie Pre-Dental Society (DPDS)

Hi! We’re The Dalhousie Pre-Dental Society! Our role in the Dalhousie student community is to inform and support students hoping to enter the field of dentistry. Interested in meeting fellow pre-dental individuals, learning about the application process and how to maximize admission into dental programs? This society is for you! DPDS helps provide a starting point to students unsure where to start their journey by encouraging and informing Dalhousie students about all of the opportunities dentistry can offer.

Dalhousie Beekeeping Society

Dalhousie Beekeeping Society

Hello! We are the Dalhousie Beekeeping Society! We are an exciting society that currently manages 6 beehives. Our society invites members, students, and staff to join us on hive inspections, where individuals are educated on the importance of pollinators and gain hands on experience with bees. The society holds various meetings and workshops throughout the year where individuals can learn from guest speakers about beekeeping practices, the importance of native pollinators, and of course about our own hives!

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…

Mechanical Engineering Society (MES)

Mechanical Engineering Society (MES)

The Mechanical Engineering Society provides support to students within the Mechanical Engineering Department with the main purpose of bolstering the student experience. The society is a great way for student leaders to form a team and provide events to the student body. The society also champions and supports any academic concerns within the mechanical engineering discipline.

DalOUT - The 2SLGBTQ+ Organization of Dalhousie University

DalOUT - The 2SLGBTQ+ Organization of Dalhousie University

DalOut’s goal is to create a safe and accepting place for 2SLGBTQIA+ and questioning folks at Dalhousie University and in the community. Through regular events on and off campus we aim to connect students with others in the queer community. We have queer support navigators with regular office hours to help provide students with resources and next steps. In addition, the society also has educational and sexual health resources. Members of DalOut are here to make Dalhousie a fun and queer place, you are not alone.

Dalhousie Get Involved Club (DGIC)

Dalhousie Get Involved Club (DGIC)

The Dalhousie Get Involved Club is committed to providing students with a much-needed break from their academic work and offering them the opportunity to engage with their peers and the wider community. Our events encompass a diverse range of interests and activities…

Dalhousie Taylor Swift Society

Dalhousie Taylor Swift Society

The DTSS aims to bring together Swifties from across Dalhousie to bond over a common interest which is the music Icon, Taylor Swift! We plan to bring the most enchanted Taylor Swift related events of your wildest dreams to the Dalhousie Campus. From Taylor Swift Trivia Nights to Taylor Swift Karaoke Nights there will be something for everyone.

Girls That Lift Society

Girls That Lift society is a community that aims to provide a supporting and empowering space to explore fitness and the gym. Our society is led by a team of unique and knowledgeable individuals from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to creating a welcoming and fun environment for women to try new recreational fitness activities and meet like-minded people.

Dalhousie Interactive GameDev (DIG)

Dalhousie Interactive GameDev (DIG)

Dal Interactive Gamedev (DIG) is a student society and student-run game development studio. Students interested in any aspect of game development are welcome to join for our various fun social and learning events with a passionate community. Members of all experience levels and skill sets can participate in workshops and networking events, and have the opportunity to work collaboratively on projects at DIG.

Dalhousie Engineering Global Brigades Chapter

Dalhousie Engineering Global Brigades Chapter

We are Dalhousie's chapter for Global Engineering Brigades! Our society is partnered with Global Brigades (GB) which is an organization whose mission is to create sustainable health systems for communities in need (for us, communities in Honduras).

Islamic Relief at Dalhousie (IR Dal)

Islamic Relief Dalhousie works under Islamic Relief Canada to raise money for humanitarian assistance while getting students involved. IR Dal strives to alleviate suffering, hunger, illiteracy, and diseases worldwide regardless of colour, race, religion, or creed.