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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
Friday, March 27, 2015
Last week, Dal President Richard Florizone presented at the annual general meeting of the Truro and Colchester Chamber of Commerce, discussing Dal's important role in the provincial and regional economy.
Delainey Wescott
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Student society profile: Whether you’re a beginner or pro, into ballet or hip-hop, DalDance caters to every kind of dancer.
Rosalie Fralick
Friday, March 20, 2015
Faculty and students in the Schulich School of Law teamed up with local actors to put Lewis Carroll's Alice on trial at this year's Weldon Literary Moot. The performance was a fundraiser for local education non-profit Halifax Humanities 101.
Misha Noble-Hearle
Friday, March 20, 2015
This year's Brain Awareness Week events engaged inquisitive minds of all ages in learning about the wonders of the human brain.
Marie Visca
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Nursing student Nik Halldorson had to part with his impressive beard as part of his clinical, so he took the opportunity to raise funds for local women's shelter Bryony House.