Artist and activist Franke James kicked off the ESS Lecture Series last week, sharing how she turned her political dissent into an opportunity for political art.

Paul Thagard, this year's Canada Council Killam Prize Winner for the Humanities, visits campus for a public lecture on Friday.

This year's Homecoming (Oct. 3-5) will include the inaugural Black & Gold Social, a chance for teammates and classmates to reconnect in support of varsity athletics on campus.

Anesthesiologist Dr. Patty Livingston led the planning and development of the new centre, which will help medical students in Rwanda develop essential skills as the country works to rebuild its health-care system.

Cross country took to the trails for the first time this season, and the soccer teams hit the road for their first away games of the year.

For Dal alumni, Homecoming (October 3-5) offers the chance to see how the campus they knew has changed - and how the lifelong connections they made here remain strong.

Launching this fall in both Halifax and Truro, Dal's new Innovation course offers undergrads from any Dal faculty the opportunity to learn how to transform ideas into innovations.

Students showcased their Dal volunteer spirit at last Saturday's Community Day, taking to the streets of Halifax to assist local organizations like Common Roots urban farm, MADD and the Arthritis Society of Nova Scotia.

The Society Fair gets a revamp as the Society Carnival and joins some top musical acts at Dalfest 2013 this weekend, including The Sheepdogs, Rich Aucoin and Born Ruffians.