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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, 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 — a partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia — will be a student space where big ideas and innovation thrive, fostering both talent development and economic growth in the region.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Learn more about Alan Syliboy and Mark Austin, the artists leading the creation of a new ceremonial object for ±«Óătv, and their vision for creating a more inclusive symbol for the university.
Marlo MacKay - ±«Óătv Libraries
Thursday, January 10, 2019
How many people visit our seven Dal Libraries locations each day? (More than you might think.) And what, exactly, is a "seed library"? Learn these answers and a bunch more about ±«Óătv Libraries.
Jane Doucet
Friday, January 4, 2019
A look at how faculty, staff and students in Dal's Schulich School of Law are working together to respond to the Calls to Action of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission and, in doing so, are opening new doors and strengthening connections with Indigenous communities.