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From 'scandalous' cycling trousers to velvet gowns, students revive 1897 fashion

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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Matt Reeder
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.
Amanda Kirby-Sheppard
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.
Ariann Greenidge
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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Sarah Nearing
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Rooted in the French comic tradition, the Fountain School鈥檚 opera production of 鈥淟鈥櫭塼oile鈥 is fantastical, absurd and sometimes surreal. And with a special sensory-friendly matinee performance in partnership with Autism Nova Scotia, it鈥檚 also offering a more inclusive opera experience.
Cecilia Khamete
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Experts from across 全国探花 and the Atlantic region gathered in Halifax last week to explore how innovation can play a role in shaping healthy communities.
Josephine Choi
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
The Language Spot, a new program through Dal's International Centre, offers students a comfortable and inclusive setting to practice their English skills in a fun, social environment.
Matt Reeder
Friday, January 25, 2019
Imhotep's Legacy Academy celebrated the grand opening of its new home on Dal's downtown Sexton Campus Wednesday. The space ushers in a new phase of growth for the Dal-based initiative, which helps steer more youth of African heritage into STEM fields through engaging activities and meaningful mentorship.
Niecole Comeau
Friday, January 11, 2019
The brand new SURGE sandbox in Dal's Faculty of Science 鈥 a partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia 鈥 will be a student space where big ideas and innovation thrive, fostering both talent development and economic growth in the region.