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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’s Historical Dress showcase for an up‑close 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‑solving, 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 annual Weldon Literary Moot based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 Gothic novel Frankenstein, raising $4,530 for charity.
Ariann Greenidge
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Dal’s 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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Matt Reeder
Friday, June 7, 2019
They are champions and advocates for students. They provide outstanding service to students. They are mentors to students. Meet the three recipients of the 2019 Rosemary Gill Awards, Dal's top honour for supporting students outside the classroom.
Lucas Mancini
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Dal’s School of Architecture is constructing new perspectives for African Nova Scotian high school students with an outreach program in partnership with the youth initiative of the Black Business Initiative.
Erica Gagnon
Thursday, June 6, 2019
±«Óătv welcomed youth and families from across HRM to the Faculties of Health and Dentistry this past weekend for hands-on learning about health and wellness.
Jocelyn Adams
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Thanks to support from Eastlink, Nova Scotia Math Circles — a Dal-community partnership — is reaching more school-age children than ever with engaging, enriching mathematics experiences.
Lucas Mancini
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
±«Óătv students and staff came together last week as the university hosted its first ever Ramadan Iftar, celebrating the breaking of the fast with a community-focused meal.