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.
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, hosting networking events with queer professionals, and more)
2. Education & advocacy (e.g. delivering EDIA training)
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.
Contact Us:
Primary contact: engiqueers@dal.ca
Secondary contacts: anna.yaung@dal.ca / hyunji.kim@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhousie.eq/
Facebook: facebook.com/Dalhousie.EQ
Join our General Member Community: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/8VNKWA6dZS
EngiQueers Canada website: https://www.engiqueers.ca/
EngiQueers Canada Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/engiqueerscanada/
Marine Affairs Student Society (MASS)
MASS is a society for graduate students within the Masters of Marine Management (MMM) program at Dalhousie. The society plans events and activities for the MMM cohort, and advocates on behalf of the students. To contact the MASS president please email abby.christopher@dal.ca.
The Marine Affairs Student Society (MASS) is a student-led platform dedicated to sharing the Master of Marine Management (MMM) journey. Our goal is to highlight student experiences, celebrate work terms, and keep our community informed about events, opportunities, and program milestones.
Emails:
Primary: Kyla Wilkinson, yw720270@dal.ca
Secondary: Emma Hughes, EM471468@dal.ca
Social Media:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marineaffairs_ss/?next=%2F
Jewish Law Students Association
A Safe and Welcoming Community for Jewish Law Students and Allies
A Safe and Welcoming Community for Jewish Law Students and Allies
Contact Us:
Primary: jlsa.schulich@gmail.com
Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/jlsa.dal/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
Dalhousie Student Society of Economic Geologists
The Dalhousie Student Society of Economic Geologists is a local chapter of the Society of Economic Geologists. We organize field trips, lectures, and other events relating to geoscience, especially regarding the discovery and development of mineral resources and energy.
The Dalhousie Student Society of Economic Geologists is a local chapter of the Society of Economic Geologists. We organize field trips, lectures, and other events relating to geoscience, especially regarding the discovery and development of mineral resources and energy.
Contact Us:
Primary: seg@dal.ca
Secondary: michael.powell@dal.ca
Socials:
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Tau Lambda Xi Sorority
Tau Lambda Xi Sorority is local to Halifax and was founded back in 2017. We recruit female identifying individuals from Dalhousie, and other universities surrounding the HRM! Since then our organization has hosted various events throughout each academic year that offer social, leadership, and philanthropic oppertunities to our members.
Tau Lambda Xi Sorority is local to Halifax and was founded back in 2017. We recruit female identifying individuals from Dalhousie, and other universities surrounding the HRM! Since then our organization has hosted various events throughout each academic year that offer social, leadership, and philanthropic oppertunities to our members.
Our core values as an organization are Self-Discovery, Learning, and Community. Our goal is to aid our members in embodying these values through the events we host throughout the year. Through social and wellness events we work towards self-discovery, through study nights we work on our learning, and community we embody through our various philanthropic endevors throughout the year.
Additionally, we also offer various leadership oppertunities through positions available within our organization. From organizing wellness events to running our organization, there are plenty of positions availible for our members to be in charge of.
Contact Us:
Primary: pres.alpha@taulambdaxi.com
Secondary: gn398040@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram- https://instagram.com/taulambdaxisorority?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/taulambdaxisorority?mibextid=LQQJ4d
TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@taulambdaxi?_t=8eyTU4Cbb5a&_r=1
Website- https://taulambdaxi.com/
Dalhousie Graduate Nursing Society
The Dalhousie Graduate Nursing Society is a society that promotes leadership, mentorship, and community engagement. The society fosters a social environment and support system for graduate nursing students. The society is dedicated to health promotion and wellness for all and strives to promote the interest and participation of graduate nursing students in student governance and fellowship.
The Dalhousie Graduate Nursing Society is a society that promotes leadership, mentorship, and community engagement. The society fosters a social environment and support system for graduate nursing students. The society is dedicated to health promotion and wellness for all and strives to promote the interest and participation of graduate nursing students in student governance and fellowship.
Contact Us:
Primary: dgns@dal.ca
Socials:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/739892609436261
Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/flow/loginredirect_after_login=%2Fdalgradnursing
Website - https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/nursing/about/societies/graduate-nursing-society.html
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!
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!
We’re a fun and friendly group who would love to welcome any student who wants to lend a helping hand -and make friends along the way! Join us and be part of the World’s largest service-club.
Chemistry Graduate Student Society
We represent all graduate students in the Department of Chemistry. We organize social events to improve camaraderie as well as outreach events to promote chemistry to elementary students in Halifax.
We represent all graduate students in the Department of Chemistry. We organize social events to improve camaraderie as well as outreach events to promote chemistry to elementary students in Halifax.
Contact Us:
Primary: cgss@dal.ca
Socials:
Website - https://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/chemistry/programs/graduate-studies/graduate-student-society.html
Society of Immunology and Microbiology Students (SIMS)
SIMS connects students in the field of Microbiology and Immunology through the organization of events that cultivates a close-knit community. SIMS welcomes both undergraduate and graduate students, offering them a valuable platform for meaningful connections with their peers and esteemed department faculty.
SIMS connects students in the field of Microbiology and Immunology through the organization of events that cultivates a close-knit community. SIMS welcomes both undergraduate and graduate students, offering them a valuable platform for meaningful connections with their peers and esteemed department faculty.
Our society organizes a diverse set of events, including our popular 'Wine and Cheese' event, where students can interact with their peers and faculty, engaging in discussions about their research interests. Furthermore, we organize trivia nights, offering students the chance to compete for prizes, expand their knowledge in immunology and microbiology, and connect with like-minded peers.
Contact Us:
Primary: dalhousie.sims@gmail.com
Secondary: lr782752@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dal.sims/?hl=en
Dalhousie Blood Society (DalBlood)
We are a group of students interested in advocating for and promoting blood donation in the Dalhousie community. We strive to inform students about the important roles blood and tissue donors play in Canada's healthcare system, and encourage anyone who is eligible to join Canada's Lifeline. DalBlood works closely with Canadian Blood Services (CBS) to organize on-campus blood donation clinics, where many of our society members volunteer to support CBS staff.
We are a group of students interested in advocating for and promoting blood donation in the Dalhousie community. We strive to inform students about the important roles blood and tissue donors play in Canada's healthcare system, and encourage anyone who is eligible to join Canada's Lifeline. DalBlood works closely with Canadian Blood Services (CBS) to organize on-campus blood donation clinics, where many of our society members volunteer to support CBS staff.
Contact Us:
Primary: dalblood@dal.ca
Secondary:
Socials:
Instagram - http://instagram.com/blooddalhousie
Facebook - http://facebook.com/DalBlood/
Twitter - http://twitter.com/blooddalhousie
Dalhousie University Sudanese Society
The main mission of this society is to make every Sudanese student in and coming to Dalhousie that they are well represented, and their voice is heard. Especially with the ongoing war we have right now, the formation of this society will connect and resonate with so many Sudanese students that come from the homeland.
The main mission of this society is to make every Sudanese student in and coming to Dalhousie that they are well represented, and their voice is heard. Especially with the ongoing war we have right now, the formation of this society will connect and resonate with so many Sudanese students that come from the homeland.
Contact Us:
Primary: duss@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram - https://instagram.com/dalsudanesesociety?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dalsusanesesociety?_t=8enYnkjs8wr&_r=1
Dalhousie Women in Business Association
Founded in May 2015, Dalhousie WIBA operates under the Dalhousie Commerce Society umbrella within the Faculty of Management. We currently have almost 200 student members who believe in the importance of the advancement of women in business. Our mission is to inspire young women to take on leadership roles and pursue success.
Founded in May 2015, Dalhousie WIBA operates under the Dalhousie Commerce Society umbrella within the Faculty of Management. We currently have almost 200 student members who believe in the importance of the advancement of women in business. Our mission is to inspire young women to take on leadership roles and pursue success.
Contact Us:
Primary: DalWIBA@dal.ca
Secondary: Stephanie.Wooden@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dalwiba/
Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/company/rwiba/?viewAsMember=true
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/RoweWIBA?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Website- https://rowewiba.wixsite.com/dalwiba
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.
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.
Contact Us:
Primary: info@loadedladle.com
Secondary: volunteer@loadedladle.com
Socials:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloadedladle/
Website - https://www.loadedladle.com/
Mfuwe Epilepsy Society
The Mfuwe Epilepsy Society (MES) is dedicated to supporting the Mfuwe Epilepsy Foundation's mission of addressing the prevalent issue of epilepsy and combating the associated stigma in the rural region of Mufwe, Zambia. To achieve this goal, MES plans to organize fundraisers throughout the year, generating funds to support diverse initiatives of the Mfuwe Epilepsy Foundation. These initiatives are aimed at improving healthcare equity, ensuring access to healthcare services, and conducting healthcare research related to epilepsy in the region.
The Mfuwe Epilepsy Society (MES) is dedicated to supporting the Mfuwe Epilepsy Foundation's mission of addressing the prevalent issue of epilepsy and combating the associated stigma in the rural region of Mufwe, Zambia. To achieve this goal, MES plans to organize fundraisers throughout the year, generating funds to support diverse initiatives of the Mfuwe Epilepsy Foundation. These initiatives are aimed at improving healthcare equity, ensuring access to healthcare services, and conducting healthcare research related to epilepsy in the region.
MES also places emphasis on education and awareness-building within the Dalhousie community. By disseminating information and knowledge about epilepsy, the society seeks to enhance understanding and empathy towards those affected by the condition, thereby contributing to a reduction in the social stigma surrounding epilepsy.
Overall, the Mfuwe Epilepsy Society endeavors to foster positive change by supporting healthcare initiatives, encouraging research, and fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for individuals living with epilepsy.
Dalhousie Kings Ultimate Frisbee Team (DKUT)
DKUT is a competitive ultimate frisbee club at Dalhousie that anyone can join and participate in. Previous ultimate frisbee experience is not required. We practice 2-3 times/week from September to April, represent Dalhousie/Kings at tournaments throughout the East Coast and the country, and have a great time doing it!
The Dalhousie Kings Ultimate Frisbee Team is a university ultimate frisbee
team that competes in province and out of province tournaments. We have
roughly sixty members throughout the year. Our team is a community where
students can learn and grow their skills in a fun, supportive and encouraging
environment.
Please join our slack: https://join.slack.com/t/dalhousieultimatedkut/shared_invite/zt-21qsjlcl0-KcTOAJtCjAFdZW9SjCxEXQ
Contact Us:
Primary: dkut@dal.ca
Secondary: rb979287@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dalultimate/
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/dalultimate
Dalhousie Men’s Lacrosse
Our society teaches the game of lacrosse and its rich Canadian history to the Dalhousie students while also competing in lacrosse games with multiple other universities across the maritime provinces. Student members participate and learn in practices and games throughout the fall months. Lacrosse is the national sport of Canada, and it is important that we acknowledge the sport that was created by the indigenous people.
Our society teaches the game of lacrosse and its rich Canadian history to the Dalhousie students while also competing in lacrosse games with multiple other universities across the maritime provinces. Student members participate and learn in practices and games throughout the fall months. Lacrosse is the national sport of Canada, and it is important that we acknowledge the sport that was created by the indigenous people.
Dalhousie Judo Club
Judo was derived from Ju Jutsu in the late 1800’s as a way to develop the youth of Japan. Not only is Judo a physical activity and a sport, but its principles of “mutual welfare and benefit” and “maximum efficiency” can be applied to one’s life outside of the dojo.
Judo was derived from Ju Jutsu in the late 1800’s as a way to develop the youth of Japan. Not only is Judo a physical activity and a sport, but its principles of “mutual welfare and benefit” and “maximum efficiency” can be applied to one’s life outside of the dojo.
The Dalhousie Judo Club welcomes men and women of all ages and abilities, from beginner to black belt. The club organizes social events throughout the year, which is a great way to meet new people. They also offer the opportunity to compete, if desired.
Dalhousie Synchronized Swimming Club
Dal Synchro is a Tier-2 Sports club that offers artistic swimming programs for any athlete currently registered in an accredited university-level degree in Halifax. Anyone with previous synchro experience can join our team! We strive to create a fun and supportive environment where students can continue their love for synchro through competition and recreation.
Dal Synchro offers synchronized swimming programs for any athlete currently registered in an accredited university-level degree in Halifax. We welcome students of all skill levels who are confident swimmers - from complete beginners to experienced synchro swimmers!
Contact Us:
Primary: synchro@dal.ca
Secondary: dalhousiesynchro@gmail.com
Socials:
Website: https://dalhousiesynchro.wixsite.com/dalsynchro
Facebook: https://ww.facebook.com/dalsynchro/
Instagram: https://ww.instagram.com/dalsynchro/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dalhousiesynchro?_t=8mBN8uc8SSj&_r=1
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.
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.
Contact Us:
Primary: JameeMacNeil@dal.ca
Secondary:
Socials:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/331672802514614
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dal_ahas/
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.
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.
Our student members provide social, academic, financial, health and wellbeing support to the sponsored newcomer students and seek to raise awareness about refugee resettlement. We also host events, activities, and outings -- ranging from pumpkin carving to skating to winter clothing shopping -- to welcome these students to Canada and to Dalhousie.
Join us if you're interested in making your campus a more welcoming place while also contributing to global development as a whole. All are welcome!
Contact Us:
Primary: wusc@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wusc_dalhousie/
Website - https://srp.wusc.ca/
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