PennyDrops Dalhousie Chapter
PennyDrops is a national not-for-profit organization with chapters at multiple universities across the country. The goal of PennyDrops is to teach students financial literacy skills, so that they can acquire the tools they need to reach their financial goals. PennyDrops conducts presentations on various topics, such as investing, budgeting and credit. The presentations are made to Dalhousie students and high school students at local high schools. The role of members who are involved in the society is to give presentations.
PennyDrops is a national not-for-profit organization with chapters at multiple universities across the country. The goal of PennyDrops is to teach students financial literacy skills, so that they can acquire the tools they need to reach their financial goals. PennyDrops conducts presentations on various topics, such as investing, budgeting and credit. The presentations are made to Dalhousie students and high school students at local high schools. The role of members who are involved in the society is to give presentations.
The Dalhousie Pre-Dental Society (DPDS)
Hi! We’re The Dalhousie Pre-Dental Society! Our role in the Dalhousie student community is to inform and support students hoping to enter the field of dentistry. Interested in meeting fellow pre-dental individuals, learning about the application process and how to maximize admission into dental programs? This society is for you! DPDS helps provide a starting point to students unsure where to start their journey by encouraging and informing Dalhousie students about all of the opportunities dentistry can offer.
Hi! We’re The Dalhousie Pre-Dental Society! Our role in the Dalhousie student community is to inform and support students hoping to enter the field of dentistry. Interested in meeting fellow pre-dental individuals, learning about the application process and how to maximize admission into dental programs? This society is for you! DPDS helps provide a starting point to students unsure where to start their journey by encouraging and informing Dalhousie students about all of the opportunities dentistry can offer. We hope to build a pre-dental community of members who support and uplift one another, while assisting students in their endeavors.
We are planning on hosting many events throughout the school year such as information sessions about dental schools in Canada and their admission requirements, help sessions regarding the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT), host current dental students to talk about their experiences, interact with the Halifax community by inviting local dentists to speak about their career, organize networking events with professionals in dentistry, host various seminars, and build a sense of community with like-minded individuals pursuing the same goals.
Contact Us:
Primary: dpdss@dal.ca
Secondary: eandrews@dal.ca
Socials:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523754775056745
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dalpredentalsociety/
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:
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/
Dalhousie UNICEF Club
The UNICEF Society is dedicated to furthering the objectives of the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), which involves assisting children in developing nations and fostering awareness regarding their rights and issues. To accomplish this, we engage with local Members of Parliament and media outlets to advocate for children's welfare and foster awareness within our university community…
The UNICEF Society is dedicated to furthering the objectives of the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), which involves assisting children in developing nations and fostering awareness regarding their rights and issues. To accomplish this, we engage with local Members of Parliament and media outlets to advocate for children's welfare and foster awareness within our university community. Our primary emphasis lies in fundraising efforts, whereby we endeavor to secure financial resources for the most vulnerable children worldwide. The UNICEF Society at Dalhousie University extends an open invitation to individuals from all walks of life, welcoming their participation at any time.
Contact Us:
Primary: unicef@dal.ca
Secondary: pr299741@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unicefdal?igsh=MTJndDZ2cWJnbGt4Nw==
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unicefdal/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/UnicefDal/
Mechanical Engineering Society (MES)
The Mechanical Engineering Society provides support to students within the Mechanical Engineering Department with the main purpose of bolstering the student experience. The society is a great way for student leaders to form a team and provide events to the student body. The society also champions and supports any academic concerns within the mechanical engineering discipline.
The Mechanical Engineering Society provides support to students within the Mechanical Engineering Department with the main purpose of bolstering the student experience. The society is a great way for student leaders to form a team and provide events to the student body. The society also champions and supports any academic concerns within the mechanical engineering discipline.
Contact Us:
Primary: daleng.mech@gmail.com
Secondary: max.belinson@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dalmechengsociety/?hl=en
DalOUT - The 2SLGBTQ+ Organization of Dalhousie University
DalOut’s goal is to create a safe and accepting place for 2SLGBTQIA+ and questioning folks at Dalhousie University and in the community. Through regular events on and off campus we aim to connect students with others in the queer community. We have queer support navigators with regular office hours to help provide students with resources and next steps. In addition, the society also has educational and sexual health resources. Members of DalOut are here to make Dalhousie a fun and queer place, you are not alone.
DalOut’s goal is to create a safe and accepting place for 2SLGBTQIA+ and questioning folks at Dalhousie University and in the community. Through regular events on and off campus we aim to connect students with others in the queer community. We have queer support navigators with regular office hours to help provide students with resources and next steps. In addition, the society also has educational and sexual health resources. Members of DalOut are here to make Dalhousie a fun and queer place, you are not alone.
Contact Us:
Primary: dalout@dal.ca
Secondary: charlotte.aelick@dal.ca
Socials:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dalout
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/outdal/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/dalout
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/
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.
SEAD provides first-year medical students early exposure to a variety of surgical disciplines to help them make informed, career-minded decisions.
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/
Girls That Lift Society
Girls That Lift society is a community that aims to provide a supporting and empowering space to explore fitness and the gym. Our society is led by a team of unique and knowledgeable individuals from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to creating a welcoming and fun environment for women to try new recreational fitness activities and meet like-minded people.
Girls That Lift society is a community that aims to provide a supporting and empowering space to explore fitness and the gym. Our society is led by a team of unique and knowledgeable individuals from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to creating a welcoming and fun environment for women to try new recreational fitness activities and meet like-minded people. Those who are non-binary or genderqueer that want to join are welcome, although our mission is focused on making the fitness community more accessible and welcoming for primarily women.
Our society hosts everything from fitness panels to group workout sessions, and is great for anyone interested in being active (new gym-goers and lifting champions alike)! Our goal is to make fitness as accessible, safe, and fun as possible, so if you're looking to meet other people who want to get active and have fun, this is the society for you!
Contact Us:
Primary: dgtls@dal.ca
Secondary: j.taha@dal.ca
Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/girls-that-lift/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsthatlift.dal/
Dalhousie Students Supporting Sick Children Society
We are a student run society that fundraises in support of the IWK. We run multiple events throughout the year to fundraise, including bake sales, game nights, silents auctions. We also have an annual Toy Drive for the IWK.
We are a student run society that fundraises in support of the IWK. We run multiple events throughout the year to fundraise, including bake sales, game nights, silents auctions. We also have an annual Toy Drive for the IWK.
Contact Us:
Primary: dalhousie.sssc@gmail.com
Secondary: cr843878@dal.ca
Socials:
Volunteer Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/DSSSC
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/studentssupportingsickchildren/?hl=en
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.
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!
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 South Asian Society ( DSANS)
We are the South Asian Society of Dalhousie. We aim to host regular South Asian-themed events. Our main goal is to provide a fun and safe space for students of South Asian diaspora
The purpose of our society is to create a welcoming environment for the South Asians on campus. We want to create a space where people can interact with other people from their home countries and to provide a space for them to do so. My role in this society is that I am president. My goal with this society is to host events that are familiar to people from the South Asian countries so that people can have fun and bring like people together.
Contact Us:
Primary: dsans@dal.ca
Secondary: hr371656@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dalsouthasiansociety/?hl=en
Dalhousie Engineering Global Brigades Chapter
We are Dalhousie's chapter for Global Engineering Brigades! Our society is partnered with Global Brigades (GB) which is an organization whose mission is to create sustainable health systems for communities in need (for us, communities in Honduras).
We are Dalhousie's chapter for Global Engineering Brigades! Our society is partnered with Global Brigades (GB) which is an organization whos mission is to create sustainable health systems for communities in need (for us, communities in Honduras).
During the year we fundraise for this project and collect money for both our airfare to Honduras as well as money that goes directly to GB to fund their operation year round.
At the end of April, our group of volunteers will go to Honduras and get to work first hand with GB staff and community members to design a water system for a community in need.
Contact Us:
Primary: daleng.globalbrigades@gmail.com
Secondary: ggreggain@dal.ca
Socials:
instagram - @daleng.globalbrigades
website - https://fundraise.globalbrigades.org/empowered/chapter/
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Islamic Relief at Dalhousie (IR Dal)
Islamic Relief Dalhousie works under Islamic Relief Canada to raise money for humanitarian assistance while getting students involved. IR Dal strives to alleviate suffering, hunger, illiteracy, and diseases worldwide regardless of colour, race, religion, or creed.
Islamic Relief Dalhousie works under Islamic Relief Canada to raise money for humanitarian assistance while getting students involved. IR Dal strives to alleviate suffering, hunger, illiteracy, and diseases worldwide regardless of colour, race, religion, or creed.
Contact Us:
Primary: irelief@dal.ca
Secondary: rz585249@dal.ca
Socials:
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/islamicreliefdalhousie/
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/islamicreliefdalhousie/?hl=en
Website- https://www.islamicreliefdalhousie.ca/
Tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@islamicreliefdal
Dalhousie Chemical Engineering Society
The Dalhousie Chemical Engineering Society provides advice, plans events and creates a space for chemical engineering students to connect and bond over their mutual course content. Events are held through the term to provide a fun out of classroom environment for students to bond. Events are also held with professors to ensure students are able to maintain a positive connection with faculty and be able to have fun outside of the classroom!
The Dalhousie Chemical Engineering Society provides advice, plans events and creates a space for chemical engineering students to connect and bond over their mutual course content. Events are held through the term to provide a fun out of classroom environment for students to bond. Events are also held with professors to ensure students are able to maintain a positive connection with faculty and be able to have fun outside of the classroom!
Contact Us:
Primary: chemengs@dal.ca
Secondary: julia.wiseman@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalchemeng/
Dalhousie Oceanography Undergraduate Society (DOUGS)
Our purpose is to unite ocean science students from all Faculty of Science departments: to foster a community where we can discuss developments in oceanography, provide peer-led support, and run ocean-related events. We also work with interested students to get them involved in ocean research or development opportunities.
Our purpose is to unite ocean science students from all Faculty of Science departments: to foster a community where we can discuss developments in oceanography, provide peer-led support, and run ocean-related events. We also work with interested students to get them involved in ocean research or development opportunities.
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