University taking disciplinary action in aftermath of rowdy party in Halifax Saturday night

Dalhousie University says it's taking disciplinary action against students who took part in a rowdy party Saturday night that drew thousands to the city's south end.

"We are gravely disappointed in the deplorable, reckless behaviour of students who organized and attended large, unsanctioned and illegal street parties near campus yesterday," Dalhousie President Deep Saini said in a statement Sunday afternoon.

"We made clear to students last week that those who partake in these activities risked being sanctioned by Dalhousie through the university's Code of Student Conduct."

Sanctions range from mandatory training, probation, education, and denial of privileges, to more serious offenses such as suspension or expulsion from the university.

Dalhousie says the party not only violated pandemic gathering limits under the provincial state of emergency, it "showed complete disregard for the surrounding neighbourhood."