Dalhousie Arm Wrestling Club (DAWC)

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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Contact Us:

Primary: faiyaz.abidalikhan@dal.ca
Secondary: sr987931@dal.ca

Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/dal_armwrestling?igsh=Z3pmaGxyY2VrdjI4

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.

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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

Skin Protection Force (SPF)

The SPF (Skin Protection Force) Society is a dedicated community of university student advocates committed to educating individuals of all ages about the importance of protecting their skin from harmful UV rays.

Our mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to protect their skin from dangerous UV rays, promoting a lifelong habit of sun safety. Through interactive programs, engaging resources, and collaborative initiatives, we strive to ensure that everyone develops a strong understanding of the risks associated with sun exposure and the preventive measures needed to maintain healthy skin. Together, we can foster a community that makes well-informed decisions that allow everyone to enjoy the sun responsibly.

Dalhousie students can act as volunteers with SPF to educate local schools, teams, and workplaces on sun safety. This will allow members to build skills in presenting, communication, health advocacy, and teamwork. SPF members can take on roles in community engagement, educational resource development, or presentation delivery.

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Contact Us:

Primary: brett.henderson@da.ca

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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.

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.

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Contact Us:

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Socials:
https://www.mfuweepilepsy.org/

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.

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Contact Us:

Primary: JameeMacNeil@dal.ca
Secondary:

Socials:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/331672802514614
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dal_ahas/

Surgical Exploration and Discovery (SEAD)

SEAD provides first-year medical students early exposure to a variety of surgical disciplines to help them make informed, career-minded decisions.

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Contact Us:

Primary: sareen.singh@dal.ca

Socials:
Website - https://dalhousiesead.wixsite.com/home

Dalhousie School of Communication Sciences and Disorders Student Society

The purpose of the society is to connect and assist students in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders master’s program. The society is responsible for planning social events and interesting colloquiums, as well as fundraising for conferences and graduation.

There are also executive members responsible for reaching out to faculty or professors on behalf of students if any concerns arise. All SCSD students are welcome to come to monthly meetings or reach out to an executive member if they have any questions associated with the program!

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Contact Us:

Primary: b.hepditch@dal.ca
Secondary: isaacgallant@dal.ca

Socials:
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Dalhousie Badminton Club

Welcome to Dal Badminton Club, where you can smash your way to fitness and fun! We are a group of badminton enthusiasts who love to play and have fun together. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, we guarantee you'll have a blast playing with us.

Our club offers a friendly and supportive environment where you can improve your game and make new friends. We meet regularly to play, compete, and socialize, and we always welcome new members. So, come and shuttlecock with us today and experience the joy of badminton in a welcoming and exciting atmosphere!

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Contact Us:

Primary: dalbad@dal.ca
Secondary: mn282522@dal.ca

Socials:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/232737830219745/

Dalhousie Biomedical Engineering Society (DBES)

We aim to foster a sense of community for students in the Biomedical Engineering program.
Our society mainly organizes social events for our students and facilitates communication between between students and the faculty. This is all in an effort to foster a sense of community in our program. This is important because our students come from very diverse scientific backgrounds and work on a diverse set of research problems. But, we are also physically separated in buildings across the 3 Halifax campuses.

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Contact Us:

Primary: contactdbes@gmail.com
Secondary:

Socials:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dalhousie-Biomedical-Engineering-Society-103574384410181
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/contactdbes/?hl=en

Dalhousie Dental Students’ Society

The DDSS is a society for all students in the Faculty of Dentistry that encourages positive relationships between students, faculty, and professional dental associations.

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Contact Us:

Primary: ddss@dal.ca

Socials:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ddssociety/

Dalhousie Friends of Doctors Without Borders / MSF (FoMSF)

As Dalhousie Friends of Doctors Without Borders / MSF, we are the official student support organization for Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada.

Doctors Without Borders is a non-governmental, international organization that provides emergency medical, humanitarian aid.

Our society fundraises for MSF Canada, raises awareness for MSF’s work, and encourages students to work with MSF Canada in their future careers.

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Contact Us:

Primary: fomsf@dal.ca

Socials:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dal.fomsf/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dal.fomsf/
LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/company/friends-of-doctors-without-borders-msf-dalhousieu-s-chapter

Dalhousie University Nursing Society (DUNS)

DUNS serves all undergraduate students of the Dalhousie School of Nursing by
promoting the activities and initiatives of DUNS to foster student camaraderie. The
Nursing Society is a leader and a partner in providing support (academic, social,
emotional, physical, and financial) to nursing students.

DUNS Seeks to create a sense of community and pride for all Dalhousie University nursing students
by providing:

• An atmosphere of school spirit among students and faculty;

• A safer space for all students to have their voices heard

• Student activities accessible to all nursing students;

• Peer support accessible to all nursing students; and

• Opportunities to engage in advocacy and political action on issues relevant to health

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Contact Us:

Primary: hgmacleod@dal.ca
Secondary: jlaurette@dal.ca

Socials:

Instagram- @dalnursing

Dalhousie Physiotherapy Student Society (DPTSS)

Our society is made of students in the physiotherapy faculty who will plan events for year 1 and 2 students enrolled in the MScPT degree. These events will help get students orientated at Dalhousie University and meet new people.

Our society is important because we want students to build relationships, de-stress and have fun throughout the semester. One on the main events planned is the PT ball which takes place at the end of the school year. Students look forward to this event and fundraise for it throughout the year.

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Contact Us:

Primary: dalptsociety@gmail.com
Secondary: ky290401@dal.ca

Socials:

instagram- https://instagram.com/dalptsociety?igshid=ZWQyN2ExYTkwZQ==