King's College ( University of King's College ) was an Anglican School and Dalhousie University, which was originally non-denominational, had placed itself under the control and direction of the Church of Scotland.

Dalhousie University was first established as a non-sectarian college in 1818 by the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia, George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie, whom the university was named after.

It reopened for the third time in 1863 following a reorganization which also brought upon the school's first name change to " The Governors of Dalhousie College and University.

" In 1997, the Technical University of Nova Scotia was officially amalgamated with Dalhousie.

The act which amalgamated the two schools also formally changed the name of the university to Dalhousie University.

Dalhousie is a coeducational university, with more than 18, 000 studentsand over 110, 000 alumni. Dalhousie's varsity teams, known as the Tigers, compete in the Atlantic University Sport conference of Canadian Interuniversity Sport.

In 1863, the college reopened for its third time and was reorganized by another legislative act, which also added the word university into the school's name, changed to " The Governors of Dalhousie College and University.

Through a grant from the Carnegie Foundation however, King's College was able to relocate to Halifax and entered into a partnership with Dalhousie University which continues to this day.

An agreement for Dalhousie to amalgamate with Technical University of Nova Scotia was made on 10 June 1996, with the act of amalgamation occurring 31 March 1997.

The act that amalgamated the two schools also formally changed the name of the university from The Governors of Dalhousie College and University to Dalhousie University.

On September 1, 2012, the Nova Scotia Agricultural College merged with Dalhousie University to become the Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture, at Dalhousie ’ s Agricultural Campus in Truro-Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Henry Hicks Academic Administration Building, the heart of Dalhousie University's Studley CampusDalhousie University's primary campuses are situated in the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, spanning the Halifax Peninsula near Halifax Harbour, while the Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus is located in rural Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Carmina Dalhousiana, a song created in 1882, is commonly played and sung at various events around Dalhousie, such as commencement and convocation, and athletic games.

Dalhousie also houses a number of marine research pools, a wet laboratory and a benthic flume, which are collectively known as the Aquatron laboratory.

Today, the TUNS campus is known as the Sexton Campus of Dalhousie University.

* Lakeside Park — Located in the North end, along the shores of Lake Ontario in the community known as Port Dalhousie.

James Andrew Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie KT, PC ( 22 April 1812 – 19 December 1860 ), styled Lord Ramsay until 1838 and known as The Earl of Dalhousie between 1838 and 1849, was a Scottish statesman, and a colonial administrator in British India.

" In fact, at that time the establishment of a full-time professional university common law school was so radical and the School's influence so great that legal historians cite Dalhousie Law School's founding as the beginning of the first period of common law education in Canada that laid the basis for law school as it is known today.

also known as Isabel Dalhousie Mysteries

Fox Maule-Ramsay, 11th Earl of Dalhousie KT, GCB, PC ( 22 April 1801 – 6 July 1874 ), known as Fox Maule before 1852, as The Lord Panmure between 1852 and 1860 and as Earl of Dalhousie after 1860, was a British politician.

Admiral George Ramsay, 12th Earl of Dalhousie CB ( 26 April 1806 – 20 July 1880 ), known as George Ramsay until 1874, was a British naval officer.

Sir Alexander Ramsay of Dalhousie ( sometimes spelt: Dalwolsey ) ( died 1342 ) was a Scottish patriot known for his prowess in battle, and the 1342 capture of Roxburgh Castle.

Schulich is well known for his philanthropic activities, having donated funds to numerous Canadian universities including York ( Schulich School of Business ), Western Ontario ( Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry ), Calgary ( Schulich School of Engineering ), Dalhousie ( Schulich School of Law ), McGill ( Schulich School of Music ), and Nipissing ( Schulich School of Education ).

Munro is thus credited with rescuing it from the brink of closure, and in honour of his contributions, Dalhousie observes a university holiday called George Munro Day each year on the first Friday of February.

The governance of the university is conducted through the Board of Governors and the Senate, both of which were given much of their present powers in the Unofficial Consolidation of an Act for the Regulation and Support of Dalhousie College in Chapter 24 of the Acts of 1863.

Dalhousie is a publicly-funded research university, and a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.

Dalhousie University is a member of the U-15, a group that represents 15 of Canada ’ s most research-intensive universities.

The annual list divides research and academic institutions into American and international lists ; Dalhousie University is ranked first in the international category.

Notably, Dalhousie is the headquarters of the Ocean Tracking Network, a research effort using implanted acoustic transmitters to study fish migration patterns.

Dalhousie is also one of the founding members of the Halifax Marine Research Institute, founded on 2 June 2011.

Currently, Dalhousie is the only university in Atlantic Canada that offers agricultural education and offers specialized training at the Technical, Technology, Bachelor, and Masters levels.

Dalplex at Dalhousie is the university's largest main fitness and recreational facility.

The stadium with the largest seating capacity at Dalhousie is Wickwire Field, with a seating capacity of up to 1, 200.

The Dalhousie seal is based on the heraldic achievement of the Clan Ramsay of Scotland, largely because the founder of the university, the George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie was the head of the clan.

One major difference between the Ramsay's family coat of arms and the university seal, is that while the Ramsay seal features a griffin and greyhound, the Dalhousie seal instead has two dragons supporting the eagle-adorned shield.

This Latin motto is literally translated as Perhaps and first appeared in the first Dalhousie Gazette of 1869.

Although some suggested that the diamond should have been presented as a gift to the Queen, it is clear that Dalhousie felt strongly that the stone was a spoil of war, and treated it accordingly.

The desert is popular with tourists, particularly in winter, and popular landmarks include the ruins and mound springs at Dalhousie Springs, Purnie Bore wetlands, Approdinna Attora Knoll and Poeppel Corner ( where Queensland, South Australia and Northern Territory meet ).

The building is part of the Tucker Park enhancement project, which will include the refurbishment of the Canada Games Stadium, the new Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick facility, and the New Brunswick Community College ’ s Allied Health building.

Heron Island lies near Dalhousie, New Brunswick and is located south of Carleton-sur-Mer, Quebec.

When Peel resigned office in June 1846, Lord John offered Dalhousie a seat in the cabinet, an offer which he declined from a fear that acceptance might involve the loss of public character.

Born in Bocabec, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, the son of Richard B. and Hannah Hanson, Hanson was educated in public schools in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Mount Allison University, and Dalhousie Law School.

'" Weldon himself demonstrated this commitment to public service time and again, both as Dean of Dalhousie Law School and as a Canadian Member of Parliament.

Although Dalhousie was influenced early on by the high standards of academic excellence set by Harvard Law School, it placed a decidedly unique emphasis on the subjects of public law, constitutional history, and international law, fields that were notably absent from Harvard's curriculum in the 1880s.

As a result, many Dalhousie Law graduates have gone on to pursue distinguished careers in public service.

The so-called " Weldon Tradition " of commitment to unselfish public service is taught to Dalhousie law students to this day.

CKDU is located on the fourth floor of the Dalhousie student union building ( 6136 University Ave .) and is accessible to the general public.

During this period the entire administration of public works was reorganized to adapt it to the increasing magnitude of the interests with which this department has had to deal since its establishment by Lord Dalhousie in 1854.