Dalhousie Running Club
Dalhousie Running Club is a club aimed at uniting students through weekly 5K runs. Our mission is to create an environment where individuals of all running abilities can support one another and share their love for running! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, our club is dedicated to promoting an inclusive atmosphere for all. At Dalhousie Running Club, we hope to build lasting connections within the Dalhousie community while simultaneously promoting physical well-being. We strive to make running an enjoyable and accessible experience for all runners, with an emphasis on not only the physical benefits but also the mental and social rewards that come from being part of a running community. Come join us as we hit the ground running together!
Dalhousie Running Club is a club aimed at uniting students through weekly 5K runs. Our mission is to create an environment where individuals of all running abilities can support one another and share their love for running! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, our club is dedicated to promoting an inclusive atmosphere for all. At Dalhousie Running Club, we hope to build lasting connections within the Dalhousie community while simultaneously promoting physical well-being. We strive to make running an enjoyable and accessible experience for all runners, with an emphasis on not only the physical benefits but also the mental and social rewards that come from being part of a running community. Come join us as we hit the ground running together!
Dalhousie Board Gaming Society
he DBGS congregates in their collective love for the growing hobby of tabletop gaming: featuring interests in such board games as Dominion, Settlers of Catan, Avalon, & many more. We bring together students to take a break from the strife of campus life and studying to relax and enjoy some light-hearted competition (or cooperation!) with their peers.
The purpose of Dalhousie Board Gaming Society is to gather a group of fun like-minded people together over their shared love of board games. Whether larger events or weekly meetings, board games are the name of the game, and we play them! We bring together students to take a break from the strife of campus life to relax and enjoy some light-hearted competition (or cooperation!) with their peers over the growing hobby of tabletop gaming. Using and accepting every board game you could possibly think of, we hope build long lasting friendships around them.
We meet every Thursday evening in the SUB to play our wide variety of games, including some of these recognizable classics: Catan, 7 Wonders, Dominion, Ticket to Ride, et cetera; and even some beloved party games to end every meeting in a grand fashion. Also, we are absolutely "bring your own game" friendly and are always down to add new games to our learnt repertoire.
Contact Us:
Primary: DBGS@dal.ca
Socials:
Linktree - linktr.ee/dalbgs
Discord - https://discord.gg/dHKqbm2uTA
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dalbgs/
Dalhousie Melee Society (DMS)
We are the Dalhousie Melee Society (DMS) and we host weekly Super Smash Bros. Melee video game tournaments on Dal campus! We are a group of gamers who emphasize inclusion and fun, while maintaining a healthy competitive environment. We have a very friendly community dedicated to helping new players learn the game, find events, and rallying help to organize and setup events. We also run events off campus including multiple monthly tournaments and general gatherings. So, if you're interested in playing some Melee, then come find us and play some MELEEEEEEEE!
We are the Dalhousie Melee Society (DMS) and we host weekly Super Smash Bros. Melee video game tournaments on Dal campus! We are a group of gamers who emphasize inclusion and fun, while maintaining a healthy competitive environment. We have a very friendly community dedicated to helping new players learn the game, find events, and rallying help to organize and setup events. We also run events off campus including multiple monthly tournaments and general gatherings. So, if you're interested in playing some Melee, then come find us and play some MELEEEEEEEE!
Contact Us:
Primary: Lucas.Buchanan@dal.ca
Secondary: Bn849722@dal.ca
Socials:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/745802078883300
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@NovaScotiaMelee
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!
Our society invites Dalhousie and Kings students to craft together and try out new crafting opportunities. In addition to our bi-weekly crafting sessions we plan to host a variety of crafting workshops to learn new skills, as well as field trips to local crafting stores and crafting markets so that our members can both explore the world of crafting and learn more about local creators and shops. We aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space for both avid crafters and those who've never tried before to come together and destress and connect with other crafters and build a community together. This space is open to any student all they need is their willingness to craft or to learn how and a welcoming attitude.
Contact Us:
Primary: dkcraft@dal.ca
Secondary: em355576@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dalkingscraft/
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!
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!
Contact Us:
Primary: dbhan22@dal.ca
Secondary: ar759261@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dalbhangra/
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!
Dal Knitting Club is a society at Dalhousie where all levels of knitters and crocheters meet to knit/crochet personal projects or items for charities and organizations; it's a great opportunity to learn or improve a hobby while helping the Halifax community!
Contact Us:
Primary: dalknittingclub@gmail.com
Socials:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dalknittingclub/
Dalhousie Ski & Snowboard Club
The Dalhousie Ski & Snowboard Club is back! We helps students passionate about hitting the slopes get together and organize trips to ski hills. Anyone is welcome to join and sign up for our activities.
The Dalhousie Ski & Snowboard Club is back! We helps students passionate about hitting the slopes get together and organize trips to ski hills. Anyone is welcome to join and sign up for our activities.
Contact Us:
Primary: mr436072@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalskiandsnowboardclub/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DalhousieSkiandSnowboardSociety/
Dalhousie Urban Garden Society
The Dalhousie Urban Garden Society (DUGS) is a student-run society aimed at making urban agriculture more accessible to students and the community.
The Dalhousie Urban Garden Society (DUGS) is a student-run society aimed at making urban agriculture more accessible to students and the community.
Our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive space for students, community members, student societies and academic programs to learn about the challenges and unique opportunities of urban gardening.
We make growing fun and accessible to folks of all experience levels and all interests, from flowers to herbs to roots veggies and leafy greens.
Contact Us:
Primary: dalhousieurbangarden@gmail.com
The garden is located at 1267 Henry Street, Halifax, NS, B3H 3J6
Socials:
Website: https://dalhousieurbangarden.squarespace.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalurbangarden/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DalUrbanGarden
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClA4kWVNoHVtHskS3gJlTjA
Dalhousie Law Hiking Society
The Dal Law Hiking Society exists to fill a gap in the law school experience: to have an interest group in hiking, or in outdoorsy activities more broadly. We aim to make the outdoors accessible to law students by organizing hikes throughout the school year.
The Dal Law Hiking Society exists to fill a gap in the law school experience: to have an interest group in hiking, or in outdoorsy activities more broadly. We aim to make the outdoors accessible to law students by organizing hikes throughout the school year.
Contact Us:
Primary: dallawhikingsociety@gmail.com
Secondary: ana.speranza@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dallawhiking/
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!
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!
Please feel free to contact us on any platform with any questions, concerns, or interest partnerships.
Contact Us:
Primary: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dalbeekeeping/
Secondary: kate.arsenault@dal.ca
Socials:
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…
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. Through our interactive and engaging workshops, students can participate in hands-on activities that not only help them learn new skills but also ensure they have a fun-filled experience. Open to all students at Dalhousie University, the club warmly welcomes those who are eager to get involved on campus, meet new people, and enjoy the process of learning new things.
Contact Us:
Primary: GIC@dal.ca
Secondary: ng350825@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/getinvolvedclub/
Dalhousie K-pop Society (DKS)
K-pop Club is where fans come together to discuss and learn about Korean music, artist, movies, dramas, food, and cultures. We want to bring K-pop fans together to share our common interests in all things K-pop.
K-pop Club is where fans come together to discuss and learn about Korean music, artist, movies, dramas, food, and cultures. We want to bring K-pop fans together to share our common interests in all things K-pop.
Korean music and films genre is rapidly growing, and spreading its popularity around the globe. We believe this would be an amazing opportunity to introduce more diversity to the campus and could possibly welcome some newcomers to our Dal community.
We have many entertaining activity ideas planned for students such as karaoke night, try Korean/East Asian cuisine, game night, movie night, DIY photo cards/banner/bracelets, and collaborative K-pop dance classes.
Our main goal is for this community to be where people can comfortably express themselves and their interests towards K-pop. The K-pop club would be an amazing opportunity for students to release stress from classes and daily tasks. Club members are also welcome to share their own backgrounds and cultures!
Contact Us:
Primary: dalkpopsocietypres_@outlook.com
Secondary: yn899628@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram - https://instagram.com/dalkpopsociety?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==
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.
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.
Contact Us:
Primary: swiftsoc@dal.ca
Secondary: rg223708@dal.ca
Socials:
Intsagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalswiftsoc13/
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.
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 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.
The society mainly hosts game dev-related events such as workshops and training to teach about game development in general and game development tools.
The society would also serve as a networking hub for students, mentors and industry
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Students can get involved in the development of projects(games or digital productions), workshops(participating or hosting), networking events, and fun hangout events
Contact Us:
Primary: gamedev@dal.ca
Secondary: JC355833@dal.ca
Socials:
Discord - https://discord.gg/edRyv2FacB
Website - https://www.dalgame.dev/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dalgamedev/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@dal_gamedev
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/89988073/admin/
Dalhousie Reading Society (DRS)
The Dal Reads society entails all members to read the same book for each month and attend the end-of-month meeting to discuss the book. Each monthly book centers around a different theme or genre. For instance, October’s theme is Thriller and Horror for Halloween. All the books are new releases, so no one must worry about having previously read them.
The Dalhousie Reading Society society entails all members to read the same book for each month and attend the end-of-month meeting to discuss the book. Each monthly book centers around a different theme or genre. For instance, October’s theme is Thriller and Horror for Halloween. All the books are new releases, so no one must worry about having previously read them.
Along with meetings, members will also participate in various outreach events held throughout the school year. Potential events include reading to kids, building a community bookshelf, and doing a book drive. Through this society, students at Dal can discuss their love of reading with their peers, make friends that share the same passion, and share that love with the greater Halifax area.
Dalhousie Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Team (DAT)
Autonomous underwater vehicles present a unique challenge which requires careful planning and extensive testing to successfully and reliably complete tasks underwater without human interference. This objective presents designers and engineers with a unique framework to operate in, and to design systems which are used to accomplish a common goal. Competitions are held which allow University students, and other non-professional AUV designers, to participate in a competitive environment which encourages planning, innovation, and success. The mission of the Dalhousie Autonomous Underwater Vehicle team is to research, design, build, test, and compete at various events while allowing students to learn in a technical and collaborative environment.
Autonomous underwater vehicles present a unique challenge which requires careful planning and extensive testing to successfully and reliably complete tasks underwater without human interference. This objective presents designers and engineers with a unique framework to operate in, and to design systems which are used to accomplish a common goal. Competitions are held which allow University students, and other non-professional AUV designers, to participate in a competitive environment which encourages planning, innovation, and success. The mission of the Dalhousie Autonomous Underwater Vehicle team is to research, design, build, test, and compete at various events while allowing students to learn in a technical and collaborative environment.
Kings & Dalhousie Bike Society
The Centre & its rentals are run by students, for students - we host rides and events and offer free bike loans to Dal & King's students as well as a shop for bike repairs. We believe that helping people feel comfortable and confident working on their bike can help them save money, feel empowered, and show how fun and rewarding doing your own repairs can be. Our well-equipped shop has affordable parts and is staffed by knowledge
The Centre & its rentals are run by students, for students - we host rides and events and offer free bike loans to Dal & King's students as well as a shop for bike repairs.
We believe that helping people feel comfortable and confident working on their bike can help them save money, feel empowered, and show how fun and rewarding doing your own repairs can be. Our well-equipped shop has affordable parts and is staffed by knowledgeable mechanics who are happy to show you around, answer questions, and guide you through repairs!
The Society also regularly organizes rides of varying lengths in and around the HRM - these are a great way to spend time outside and get some exercise while meeting new people and enjoying some of the beautiful places in and around Halifax. Many are geared towards riders who want to build skills, confidence and familiarity with city riding while others are longer, more challenging, and will appeal more to experienced riders!
Contact Us:
Primary: bikectr@dal.ca
Dalhousie/King's Bike Centre - 1 Alumni Crescent, just next to the Studley Gym!
Socials:
Instagram @bikeatdal / https://www.instagram.com/bikeatdal/?hl=en
Dalhousie Get Involved Club
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.
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.
Through our interactive and engaging workshops, students can participate in hands-on activities that not only help them learn new skills but also ensure they have a fun-filled experience. Open to all students at Dalhousie University, the club warmly welcomes those who are eager to get involved on campus, meet new people, and enjoy the process of learning new things.
Contact Us:
Primary: GIC@dal.ca
Secondary: bahar.amiree@dal.ca [President]
Socials:
Instagram - https://instagram.com/getinvolvedclub/
Dalhousie Outdoors Society
The Dalhousie Outdoors Society (DOS) is a levied society aimed at increasing the accessibility of outdoor spaces to the Dalhousie community. DOS offers subsidized trips, grants to student groups and societies and a fully stocked gear library, free of charge.
The Dalhousie Outdoors Society (DOS) is a levied society aimed at increasing the accessibility of outdoor spaces to the Dalhousie community. DOS offers subsidized trips, grants to student groups and societies and a fully stocked gear library, free of charge.
Contact Us:
Primary: daloutdoors@dal.ca
Secondary: lauren.laporte@dal.ca
Socials:
Website - https://www.daloutdoors.com/
Instagram - https://instagram.com/daloutdoors?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DalOutdoors
Member's Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/daloutdoorsmembers/
Dalhousie Chess Club
The Dalhousie Chess Club is a club for encouraging people to participate and grow their chess knowledge, and also a society where people can build new relationships, network, and strengthen our local chess community.
We host regular chess socials, seminars, and tournaments.
The Dalhousie Chess Club is a club for encouraging people to participate and grow their chess knowledge, and also a society where people can build new relationships, network, and strengthen our local chess community.
We host regular chess socials, seminars, and tournaments.
Contact Us:
Primary: chess@dal.ca
Socials:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dalchess
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dalchess
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@dalchess
Discord - https://discord.gg/rjVPspkGwE
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