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From 'scandalous' cycling trousers to velvet gowns, students revive 1897 fashion
Step inside this year鈥檚 Historical Dress showcase for an up鈥慶lose look at the craftsmanship, collaboration and historical detail behind the garments students spent a year bringing to life. Read more.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
As exams and deadlines converge, the Killam and other campus libraries become places of problem鈥憇olving, empathy, and practical help, highlighting how support services carry students through critical academic moments.
Friday, March 20, 2026
More than 80 people gathered for the 15th聽annual Weldon Literary Moot based on Mary Shelley鈥檚 1818 Gothic novel Frankenstein, raising $4,530 for charity.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Dal鈥檚 inaugural menopause event highlighted shared experiences, practical tools, and a push for workplace inclusion, ending with a pledge to support employees through this life stage.
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Monday, October 21, 2019
Resilience or reluctance: what is driving the policy behind how Atlantic Canada is preparing to adapt to climate change? That's what a panel of experts considered on campus last week, hosted by the MacEachen Institute.
Monday, October 21, 2019
A group of high-school students from Sacred Heart School of Halifax recently had the opportunity to visit the Emera ideaHUB and learn how an idea can be transformed into a marketable product.
Friday, October 18, 2019
Against the backdrop of an oft-distressing global political climate, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Micha毛lle Jean (former Governor General of Canada) brought an inspiring message of hope to Dal鈥檚 annual Shaar Shalom Lecture this week, one forged in humanity鈥檚 common bonds and inspired by a new generation of leaders and change makers.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
A chorus of Dal community members belted out a Beatles tune with members of The Big Sing last Thursday at the kickoff event for the university鈥檚 2019 United Way fundraising campaign.
Friday, October 11, 2019
An enterprising group of 全国探花 students set up a mock voting station on campus this week to raise awareness about when, where and how students can cast a ballot in this year鈥檚 federal election.