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Dalhousie Women’s Lacrosse Team

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Dalhousie Arm Wrestling Club (DAWC)

Our society unites individuals from diverse backgrounds in a common pursuit—arm wrestling, a timeless symbol of strength. Across centuries and continents, arm wrestling has proven to be more than just a sport; it's a global tradition. Our mission is to infuse fun and exercise into the daily lives of students, honing both strength and technique. Experienced members will mentor newcomers through casual bouts, eventually…

Our society aims to unite individuals from diverse backgrounds in a common pursuit—arm wrestling, a timeless symbol of strength. Across centuries and continents, arm wrestling has proven to be more than just a sport; it's a global tradition. Our mission is to infuse fun and exercise into the daily lives of students, honing both strength and technique. Experienced members will mentor newcomers through casual bouts, eventually progressing to regular competitive matches one members become sufficiently settled into the club. By integrating sport into daily life, we aim to alleviate the stressors of student life. This society provides a unique avenue for members to connect, strengthen friendships, and enjoy the myriad benefits of arm wrestling.


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Dalhousie Curling Club Society

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The Dalhousie Curling Society provides curlers with any level of curling experience an opportunity to get on the ice and improve their skills with other members of the Dalhousie community.

Competitive men's and women's teams will be selected through a series of tryouts each year in the fall to represent Dalhousie University at the Atlantic University Sport Championship and U SPORTS Championship (national) events. We encourage all members (on the team or not) to join the curling intramurals because practice makes perfect!!

Please contact the society through Instagram @dalcurling or FaceBook @DalhousieUniversityCurling for additional information!


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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!


Contact Us:

Primary: dalrunclub@outlook.com
Secondary: em391570@dal.ca

Socials:
Instagram - @dalrunclub

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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!


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Dalhousie Spanish Society

Welcome to the Dalhousie Spanish Society! We're a lively group celebrating Spanish language and Latin American culture. Whether you're fluent or just curious, all are welcome to join our fun events. Some of our fin events are language practice, cultural events, and more. Our goal is to foster a love for Spanish language and Latin American culture and create lasting connections. What makes us unique? We're all about inclusivity, making our society the perfect place for both learning and making friends. Come be a part of the Dalhousie Spanish Society and dive into a world of language and cultural excitement!

Welcome to the Dalhousie Spanish Society! We're a lively group celebrating Spanish language and Latin American culture. Whether you're fluent or just curious, all are welcome to join our fun events. Some of our fin events are language practice, cultural events, and more. Our goal is to foster a love for Spanish language and Latin American culture and create lasting connections. What makes us unique? We're all about inclusivity, making our society the perfect place for both learning and making friends. Come be a part of the Dalhousie Spanish Society and dive into a world of language and cultural excitement!


Contact Us:

Primary: kt775467@dal.ca

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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


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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.


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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.

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.

Our goal is to…
- Keep exchange students in the loop of whats going on… but make it easy to understand
- Plan trips and events for all
- Simplify the exchange process, and keep everyone on track


Contact Us:

Primary: dalexchangesociety@gmail.com
Secondary: isabelle-green@outlook.com

Socials:
Instagram - @dalexchangesociety

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Dalhousie Squash Club

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.

Our society aims to get students and community members involved in the game of squash. We go beyond the game to connect students in a learning and collegial atmosphere. Student members attend weekly drop-in nights, play on our league teams and participate in tournaments.

We are important as a club to introduce people to the game we love. It is also an opportunity for people to get active and meet new people.


Contact Us:

Primary: squash@dal.ca, em460329@dal.ca
Secondary: rawan_ela@hotmail.com

Socials:
Instagram - @dalsquashclub

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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:
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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.

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.


Contact Us:

Primary: grace_metcalfe@hotmail.com

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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…

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. Members are encouraged to attend social events, fundraisers and more where they can meet new people and strengthen their involvement at Dal. Our society is not affiliated with any religion or political group.

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From social events to educational seminars, MENAWD seeks to unite and empower Middle Eastern & North African women.


Contact Us:

Primary: menawd@dal.ca
Secondary: nazanin.nasiri@dal.ca

Socials:
Instagram: menawd.society
Facebook: Society of Middle Eastern & North African Women at Dal (@MENAWD)

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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 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.

The society promotes and upholds cultural values of Bangladesh among the DAL communities and gives students platform to participate and arrange impactful events. Student members can participate in the activities of the society by leading and organizing social events.


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Dalhousie Kinesiology Society (DKS)

Our aim is to create a community in kinesiology by promoting diversity, inclusion, and healthy habits to all students. We encourage physical activity and support overall health and well-being.

Our aim is to create a community in kinesiology by promoting diversity, inclusion, and healthy habits to all students. We encourage physical activity and support overall health and well-being.


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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!

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. Aside from our classes, we often hold special events or have collab classes with other societies at Dal!


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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!


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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.


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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.


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Pakistan Student Association (PSA)

Welcome to the Pakistani Student Association (PSA) at Dalhousie University. We are a rich cultural and traditional society which makes you feel home far-from-home. Throughout the academic year we organise multiple exciting and engaging events for Pakistani students to enjoy and participate in. From cultural and recreational activities to excursion trips across Canada. Join us on creating lasting memories by being part of the Pakistani community on campus.

Welcome to the Pakistani Student Association (PSA) at Dalhousie University. We are a rich cultural and traditional society which makes you feel home far-from-home. Throughout the academic year we organise multiple exciting and engaging events for Pakistani students to enjoy and participate in. From cultural and recreational activities to excursion trips across Canada. Join us on creating lasting memories by being part of the Pakistani community on campus.


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