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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鈥檚 Historical Dress showcase for an up鈥慶lose 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鈥憇olving, 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聽annual Weldon Literary Moot based on Mary Shelley鈥檚 1818 Gothic novel Frankenstein, raising $4,530 for charity.
Ariann Greenidge
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Dal鈥檚 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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Staff
Thursday, June 14, 2018
This year's recipients of annual awards from the 每日大赛 Professional and Managerial Group (DPMG) embody a spirit of service and commitment to their work at the university.
Rebecca Rawcliffe
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Rita Orji, assistant professor in the Faculty of Computer Science, is this year鈥檚 recipient of the Women Leaders in the Digital Economy Award, presented by Digital Nova Scotia 鈥 the second year in a row a Dal Computer Science prof has been recognized with the honour.
Matt Reeder and Ryan McNutt
Friday, June 8, 2018
As Canadians consider the crippling impact of opioids on communities across the country, we asked some Dal experts to comment on the issue from multiple angles. Hear more at a special screening of the film 鈥淲erewolf鈥 (w/ panel discussion) next week.
Heather Aipperspach
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Hundreds of Haligonians got an up-close look at Dal鈥檚 200-year history this past Sunday 鈥 building by building 鈥 as part of Doors Open Halifax.
Nick Pearce
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Highlights from Dal's participation in Doors Open Halifax, and hundreds of visitors dropped by six Dal buildings and a special Dal 200 exhibit at Halifax City Hall.