comedy night | with comedian Ola dada
Time: 7 PM - 9 PM
Location: Abstract Cafe , SUB Floor 1
Get ready for a night of comedy, live music, and good vibes at The Abstract! Headlined by Ola Dada, with more comedians and live performances joining the lineup, this is a night you won’t want to miss.Come out, bring your friends, and enjoy an evening of laughs, music, and entertainment
Faculty of Science : The Self in Scientist Craft Night
Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
Location: Rowe Management Building, room 1007
Join us for The Self in the Scientist, a relaxed crafting event hosted by the Dalhousie Science Scholars and Leaders Society. You can create felt “identity tiles” representing who you are and what you hope to accomplish at Dalhousie and in science.
Mixing it Up: Mocktails, Consent, and Safer Nights Out (Multiple Sessions)
Time: 6 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Marion McCain Arts and Social Sciences lobby - Upper deck
Mix up a mocktail while learning how to make nights out safer and more fun! Join Human Rights & Equity Services’ Sexual Violence Prevention Team, the Care Crew, and Two Sailors Bartending for an interactive session exploring consent and strategies for navigating parties, bars, and nightlife. Build skills you can use to support yourself and others—all while creating your own delicious mocktails with Two Sailors Bartending! Two sessions available - spots are limited!
Building Confidence for Exams (2 Sessions)
Time: 5:30 PM - 9 PM ( Session 1: 5:30 PM - 7 PM Session 2: 7:30 PM - 9 PM)
Location: Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building, Room 1011
There are two available time slots for these sessions. Register for the time that works best for you.
Walking into a large exam room like the DalPlex can feel overwhelming—even when you've prepared. Join the Care Crew and graduate student facilitators from the School of Occupational Therapy for an evening of mocktails and snacks as you learn practical strategies to manage exam stress, stay focused, and build confidence before and during tests. Leave with simple techniques you can use throughout the semester to feel calmer and more prepared.
Off Campus Social: Cook Along
Time: 5 PM - 7 PM
Location: International Centre
Are you a first-year student living off campus? Drop by Howe Hall's dining hall to learn how to make your own fresh pasta from scratch, meet other off-campus students, and have some fun! Once you’ve made your pasta, you’ll package it up and take it home to cook when you’re ready for a homemade meal. Gluten free and vegan options will be provided.
Faculty Arts & Social Sciences: First-Year Students Mixer
Time: 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building, Front Atrium
This is a great opportunity to meet FASS faculty members and people from the Dean's Office. You'll also have the chance to meet and mingle with some upper-year students and members of the Dalhousie Arts and Social Sciences Student Society (DASSS) who are excited to talk to you about what to expect in your first year as students in Dal’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), how you can get involved with DASSS, and of course, meet your fellow first-year FASS classmates (or FASS-Mates)!
Faculty of Science : Welcome Celebration
Time: 2 PM - 4 PM
Location: Wallace McCain Learning Commons
The Faculty of Science and the Dalhousie Science Society want to welcome first year students to our Dal Science community! We will be at Dal's Studley Campus in the Wallace McCain Learning Commons and the outdoor area near the Life Science Centre (LSC) Biology Tower (weather permitting).
Indigenous Dal 101
Time: 11 AM - 12 PM
Location: Indigenous Student Centre
New to Dalhousie? Join us for an information session covering important Indigenous resources and other key student tips on navigating Dalhousie. New and returning students are welcome. Attending this event will enter you in a prize draw!
Faculty of Science: Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Time: Flexible Time (At your own pace)
Location: Across Campus
Explore Campus Your Way: Virtual Scavenger Hunt!
Ready to find the DalScience hot spots? Join our virtual scavenger hunt, that is a flexible and self-paced. From September 9th to 11th you will have clues to find different spots around campus.
Services in Residence
Time: See Personal Schedule!
Location: See Personal Schedule!
From September 8 to September 17, multiple student services will be showcasing their services and workshops within residence. Please see your individual schedules for your building's locations and times
All Levels Yoga
Time:
Mon: 7:30 AM
Tues: 5:30 PM
Wed: 9 AM
Thurs: 10:30 AM, 5:30 PM
Fri: 7:30 AM
Location: Dalplex, Studio 3
In yoga, we connect the rhythm of the breath with a series of yoga poses (asanas). This is a zero-judgement class, everyone moves to their own ability, so all levels are welcome.
Participants may use blocks and adjustments/accommodations can be made to poses. Goals of the class are muscle activation, posture improvement, tension release, and reducing stress and anxiety. We always finish class in a final resting pose (savasana), to finish class feeling refreshed and rested.