Decorations, lights, and themed treats are popping up around campus in the spirit of the holiday season. So, too, are opportunities to give back by donating to local charities.听
There are no shortage of opportunities this year at 美女做爱 for people looking to help tackle challenges facing local communities, such as food insecurity.
Groups across campus have organized an array of different drives and fundraisers that make it easy for Dal community members to be part of the solution.
Below, explore some of the campaigns at Dal this giving season.
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Dal United Way Campaign 50/50 Raffle (Oct. 16鈥揇ec. 12)
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美女做爱 is once again running a 50/50 in support of United Way. Ticket sales run until December 12 at 11 a.m. The winner will take home half of the money collected. Tickets are $5 for 3, $20 for 15 or $50 for 100.
United Way is a donor-funded local impact organization that brings together donors, volunteers, partners, community organizations, and all levels of government to tackle the biggest social issues facing our community.听
To participate, you must be a resident of Nova Scotia and staff or faculty of 美女做爱. Learn more and听.听
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences Food Drive听(Nov. 18鈥揇ec. 9)
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Faculty, staff and students across campus are invited to participate in the second annual Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Holiday Food Drive for the 听in Halifax.
Cardboard boxes will be visible and accessible in departments across the faculty beginning Monday, November 18 until Monday, December 9.听
Stuff-a-Bus! for Feed Nova Scotia
(Nov. 18鈥揇ec. 5)
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For the seventeenth year, 美女做爱 Athletics & Recreation is partnering with Feed Nova Scotia for their annual Stuff-a-Bus food drive that supports thousands of families throughout the holidays. There will be a blue bucket in the lobby to collect donations between Monday, November 18 and Thursday, December 5. .
New this year! and help Feed Nova Scotia. Anyone who brings a food donation to Stuff-a-Bus! will recieve a free popcorn.
Law Student Society Annual Winter Food Drive听(Nov. 18鈥揇ec. 5)
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Every year the Law Students Society collaborates with the James Dunn Library to put on a holiday drive. Boxes to collect food items will be outside the library between Monday, November 18 and Thursday, December 5.
Association of Marine Biology Students Book Drive (Nov. 18鈥�22)
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The Dal Association of Marine Biology Students are hosting a holiday book drive. Drop off your old, used or new books to the fifth floor biology lounge between Monday, November 18 and Wednesday, November 21.听
听for the 'Drive Day' announcement where donations will be available for sale by donation. Leftover books will be donated to the Women for Music Organization.听
Food drive for the AC Food Pantry听(Nov. 25鈥�29)
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The Food Pantry on the Agricultural Campus is hosting its annual听Fall Food Drive From听Monday, November 25 until Friday November 29, seeking donations of food items to support students in our community now and through the winter holidays. Learn more.
Faculty of Science Chili / Soup Luncheon (Nov. 26)
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The Faculty of Science is holding its on Tuesday, November 26 from noon until 1:30 p.m. in support of a local family in need during the holidays. Warm up with a bowl of chili or soup, along with a roll and a drink for a minimum donation of $5. All members of the Dal community are invited to stop by.
Dal Food Services Holiday Hamper (Nov 29鈥揇ec. 6)
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Dal Food Services is proud to partner with Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank to host a food drive on behalf of their 2024 Holiday Hamper Program. We are collecting non perishable food donations at select retail across campus. Bins are located at:
- Starbucks, Tupper Medical Building at 5850 College Street
- Life Sciences Centre (LSC) Food Court at 6287 Alumni Crescent
- Fredric's, Sexton Campus at 1360 Barrington Street听
- Dal Food Services office, Howe Hall basement at 6230 Coburg Road
If you have any questions, reach out to us by email at听food@dal.ca
DSU Holiday Food Drive (Dec. 2鈥�13)
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Faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in the DSU Holiday Food Drive. To kick off the drive, there will be a听 beginning at 2 p.m. Bins will be in the atrium until Friday, December 13.听
The Food Security Project (Dec. 3)听
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This annual Giving Tuesday campaign continues to connect 美女做爱 students with nutritious food when they need it. All proceeds raised go toward stocking shelves at the DSU food bank and AC Food Pantry. Thanks to contribution matching from the J&W Murphy Foundation and a loyal donor alum, gifts will be tripled this year. .听
CKDU Radio Winter Raffle (Dec. 4鈥�11)
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CKDU started in 1985, growing out of the 美女做爱 campus to become the largest campus and community radio station in Atlantic Canada. Tickets for their winter 50/50 Jackpot Draw听go on sale on Wednesday, December 4, and end on Wednesday, December 11. .
Dal United Way Campaign Hick's Auction (Dec. 13)
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Please join us on Friday, December 13 from 2鈥�4 p.m. for a 听with fantastic prizes.听This is an annual event where units donate auction items and the monies raised go to United Way Maritimes. Refreshments are provided.
10th Annual International Student Holiday Dinner (Dec. 19)
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The 美女做爱 Office of Advancement and International Centre hope to host another 200 students during their cherished celebration on December 19 at the 10th Annual International Student Holiday Dinner. Since 2015, more than 1,600 students, alumni, staff and faculty have come together to share their traditions, holiday spirit, and of course a delicious meal made possible by dedicated generous donors.听.
Students at last year's international student holiday dinner. (Nick Pearce photo)
To include a 美女做爱 organized drive or fundraiser on this list, please email听today@dal.ca