The Dalhousie Squash Club (DSC) is a great place to meet other squash enthusiasts and work on improving your game. Membership in the DSC is free and is open to anyone with access to the Dalplex. We run weekly drop-in nights, fun tournaments, the Dalhousie Open, social events, and coaching clinics. If you are new to the game, or and experienced squash player, there is something for everyone in Dalhousie Squash Club.
Dalhousie Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (Dalhousie FSAE)
Dalhousie Formula SAE designs, builds, and races a small formula-style race
car, with a focus on developing students engineering skills and technologies. For the 2022-2023 season the team transitioned to an electric drivetrain. This allows student members to promote sustainable transportation and advance the future of mobility while actively gaining the necessary skills to easily integrate into the transitioning automotive industry upon graduation.
Dalhousie Marine Conservation Society (DMC)
The Dalhousie Marine Conservation Society (DMC) aims to cultivate the interest of marine conservation science in undergraduate students, primarily targeting students in marine biology, biology, environmental science, sustainability and related majors. Marine science is multi-sectoral, and conservation is increasingly important as the effects of climate change and the overexploitation of marine animals and ecosystems are gaining prominence. DMC plans to introduce and engage students in this marine science sector while raising awareness of the broad range of opportunities in this field, including research, statistics, NGOs, and fieldwork.
Dalhousie/King's Crafting Society
Our goal is to create a safe space for students to craft and meet others who craft! We plan to organize crafting sessions, workshops, and field trips to craft stores/fairs. Whether you are a seasoned crafter or interested in starting a new hobby, we would love for you to join us and explore the world of crafts!
Ninety Percent Society
Ninety Percent Society is a group of undergraduate Dalhousie University students who feel passionate about mental health and social justice. The society includes students in a variety of programs and years of study. The lived experience, compassionate attitude, and collaborative skills of this diverse group allows for informed, progressive advancements in the sector of eating disorder treatment.
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 Bangladesh Student Society (DBSS)
Dalhousie Bangladesh Student Society (DBSS) has been functioning from 2016 as the core society for the Bangladeshi students at Dalhousie University. The activities of the society involve helping new incoming students for their initial settlement and accommodation in Halifax, organizing social and cultural events, and helping DAL Bangladeshi students to navigate through their University life smoothly.
Dalhousie University Chinese Students and Scholars' Association
We are a group of Chinese students and alumni at Dalhousie University. Our aim is to provide information and support to Chinese students studying at Dalhousie and help them overcome any challenges they may face. We understand that having a community of people who share a common language and cultural background can be very beneficial. Therefore, we organize various activities such as outdoor hiking, Spring Festival parties, orientation events, and more. Our goal is to make the academic journey…
Dalhousie’s African Students’ Association
Dalhousie Lion’s Club
The Dalhousie Lion’s Club serves to meet the needs of our local Dalhousie and Halifax community because we share a core belief - to serve our community. Some events that we have organized in the past include volunteering at the local soup kitchen, preparing a home cooked meal for the local homeless shelter, care packages for first year undergrads as well as a clothing drive!
Dalhousie Film Society
Dalhousie Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (Dalhousie FSAE)
Dalhousie Formula SAE designs, builds, and races a small formula-style race
car, with a focus on developing students engineering skills and technologies. For the 2022-2023 season the team transitioned to an electric drivetrain. This allows student members to promote sustainable transportation and advance the future of mobility while actively gaining the necessary skills to easily integrate into the transitioning automotive industry upon graduation.
Dalhousie Roundnet Club
The Dalhousie Roundnet Club is a Tier-2 sports club that offers the play and practice of roundnet (Spikeball). The DRC promotes organized play for casual and competitive players of the sport outside of intramurals. Roundnet is becoming an evermore popular sport, the DRC recognizes this and provides an outlet to play and compete in tournaments!
DalDance Society
DalDance offers high-quality recreational dance practices for dancers of every skill level! We offer a variety of styles of dance, including classical dance (tap, jazz, ballet, etc.) and some additional classes in street styles (hip-hop, heels, etc.). In the Fall term we focus on technique and fun combinations, and in the Winter term we offer a performance opportunity with our annual DalDance recital!
Greater Love Dalhousie
With the help of the student body, we at Greater Love Dal participate in weekly outreaches with the purpose of offering food and listening to the stories of those on the streets of Halifax. We emphasize building strong friendships and showing those who are experiencing homelessness that they are loved and cared for.
Dalhousie Global Brigades - Public Health Chapter
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.
DAL Bhangra
Bhangra is a Punjabi folk dance style originating from Punjab, India that now we have brought to Dalhousie! This is the first time ever that Dalhousie has this society! We currently do performances as well as looking into doing more classes to teach more people this dance form. You don't have to be a Punjabi to join nor have any experience to be a part of Dal Bhangra. We are a tight knit society, almost like a family and have practices often. Just reach out to us via Instagram or through our email and we would love to have you part of our family!
Dal Knitting Club
Dal Knitting Club is a society where all levels of knitters get together to help the Halifax community by knitting items like hats, mittens, dishcloths and more for charities, homeless shelters, and other organizations seeking donations. It's a great opportunity to learn or improve a hobby while helping the Halifax community!
