Events
Check out more Dal student events!
If you have any questions about any of our events, contact us at international.centre@dal.ca.
| Date | Time | Event title | Location/format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Atlantic Time) | Drop-In Academic Advising | In-person at the International Centre | International students are invited to come chat with Catherine Robertson (she/her), a Student Success Advisor from the聽聽during drop-in advising sessions. Catherine supports undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and 1st year Engineering students.聽聽 |
| Tuesdays | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) | Drop-in聽University Ombudsperson support | In-person at the International Centre | University Ombudsperson, Jessica Chubb, is available to support international students. Find out more. |
| Tuesdays and Fridays | Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) Fridays: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) |
Drop-In Immigration Advising | In-person at the International Centre | The International Centre offers drop-in immigration advising on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Wednesdays and Thursdays | 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) | Writing Centre sessions | In-person at the International Centre (and ) | Join International Student Writing Advisor Vanessa Lent for virtual and in-person writing appointments and drop-in sessions. |
| Fridays | 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) | Writing Centre sessions for EAP students | In-person in the聽McCain Room 2162 (and ) | For EAP students: Join International Student Writing Advisor Vanessa Lent for virtual and in-person writing appointments and drop-in sessions. |
| September 17 | 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Mid Autumn Festival | In person at the International Centre | Drop by the International Centre on Tuesday,聽September 17聽from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival! Have a mooncake, sip some tea, and learn more about this harvest festival that is celebrated across Asia. This event is organized with the support of the Chinese Students and Scholars Society of Dal. |
| September 19 | 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. (Atlantic Time) | Working While Studying: On-Campus/Off-Campus Employment and Study Permit Information Session聽 | Learn about the regulations and opportunities for working while studying as an international student. We'll discuss on-campus employment, off-campus work permits, working hours restrictions, and how to find job opportunities.聽 | |
| September 20 | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Clothing Swap | In person at the International Centre | The International Centre has teamed up with the Sustainability Office to bring you a Clothing Swap event. Refresh your fall wardrobe sustainably! You can bring your clothes to swap, donate any clothes you don't need,聽or just come to shop. This event will be held at the聽International Centre from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.聽on聽September 20. There will be light refreshments and good vibes. |
| September 24 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Health Wellness Provider Fair | In person at the聽Student Union Building, Room 303 | This is an event where students are invited to meet with the top providers in the Halifax area and learn about how to connect with them for treatment. Practitioners will be providing free consultations, trials, and demos. |
| September 25 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.聽 | Working While Studying: On-Campus/Off-Campus Employment and Study Permit Information Session聽 | In person at the International Centre | Learn about the regulations and opportunities for working while studying as an international student. We'll discuss on-campus employment, off-campus work permits, working hours restrictions, and how to find job opportunities.聽 |
| September 27 | 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. | Community Day | In person at the International Centre | We will be hosting next month's聽Community Day at the IC聽on聽September 27聽from noon to 3:00 p.m.聽in collaboration with Dal Legal Aid, who will be on hand聽answering questions about legal matters (particularly about off-campus housing and tenants rights). Come join us to get a chance to put your name in for a draw for something nice for your apartment.聽. |
| October 1 | 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. | International Student Career Month Launch Event | In person at the International Centre | The IC will be hosting a range of events and workshops throughout October聽to get you started on your career readiness journey!聽 We will have an International Student Career Month Launch Event at the International Centre on聽October 1,聽where we聽will run an informational session and Q&A from 3:00 to聽4:00 p.m. followed by聽a meet and greet from 4:00 to聽5:00 p.m.. There will be refreshments and cake to celebrate the kick-off of the month. More event info is coming soon.聽 |
| October 4 | 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. (Atlantic Time) | Navigating Work Permits: Co-op Work Permits and Post-Graduation Options聽 | Join us to understand the different work permit options available to international students, including co-op work permits and post-graduation work permits. We'll cover eligibility criteria, application processes, and important timelines to help you make informed decisions regarding your work opportunities in Canada.聽 | |
| October 16 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.聽 | Navigating Work Permits: Co-op Work Permits and Post-Graduation Options聽 | In person at the International Centre | Join us to understand the different work permit options available to international students, including co-op work permits and post-graduation work permits. We'll cover eligibility criteria, application processes, and important timelines to help you make informed decisions regarding your work opportunities in Canada.聽 |
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