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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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Carter Hutton
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Photo Essay: Members of the ±«Óătv community took to the streets of Halifax last Saturday to take part in the 2017 Halifax Pride Parade.
Nick Pearce
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Photo Essay: This year's Faculty of Agriculture Community Day was held at Truro’s Civic Square and Farmer’s Market, attracting hundreds of visitors with fun, engaging, hands-on activities.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, July 21, 2017
±«Óătv Pride Week kicked off on Friday, July 21 with flag raising ceremonies in both Halifax and Truro, celebrating the contributions of diverse and intersecting individuals and groups within the university community.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, July 21, 2017
The university is hosting its second annual ±«Óătv Pride Week from July 21 to 30, with activities across campus including flag raisings, parades and more.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, July 20, 2017
One of the first teens to participate in Dal’s African Nova Scotian Health Camp in 2014 is returning to campus this fall with nearly $50,000 in scholarships and a dream of becoming a medical doctor.