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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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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.
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.
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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Monday, February 12, 2018
Dal student volunteers at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History's new Body Worlds RX exhibit help navigate guests through a unique exploration of the human body.
Friday, February 9, 2018
On Monday George Elliott Clarke performed his epic poem “The Story of ±«Óătv,” commissioned for the university’s bicentennial, in full at Halifax’s City Hall — the site of ±«Óătv’s first campus two centuries ago.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Tuesday’s Bicentennial Launch offered a journey through ±«Óătv University’s 200-year history, with the poetry of George Elliott Clarke as its guide. Featuring artistic talents from across the Dal community, the event was a showcase of the university’s two centuries of achievement with an eye towards its promising future.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
A novel take on the infamous story of the Pied Piper, Colleen Murphy's play offers students in the Fountain School with an exciting canvas. The production runs from February 6-10.
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Close to 200 people gathered in LeMarchant Place on Thursday afternoon for ±«Óătv’s African Heritage Month launch — an inspiring event that paid tribute to community connections and contributions.