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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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Stephanie Rogers
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
The beautiful gardens of ±«Óătv's Agricultural Campus in Truro are a featured destination in Tourism Nova Scotia's "Garden Road Trip" for the second straight year.
Lora Arenburg
Friday, July 3, 2015
±«Óătv 600 staff and faculty came together at the Strawberry Social in Halifax last week to mark the end of another academic year.
Nick Pearce / Stephanie Rogers
Monday, June 29, 2015
Photo Essay: Employees got their hands dirty and helped out with campus gardening at this month's Boots 'n' Blooms events in Halifax and Truro.
Rosalie Fralick
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Last week ±«Óătv honoured faculty and staff who’ve been making their mark on campus for 25, 35 and 45 years.
Lora Arenburg
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
At this year's Retirees Tea, recent retirees from Dal reflected back on their contributions to the university and, in particular, their connections with students.