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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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Cherry Au
Thursday, January 18, 2018
The 64th annual Student, Staff, Faculty and Alumni exhibition at the ÿÈÕ´óÈü Art Gallery (which runs through January 28) showcases the hidden and not-so-hidden artistic talents that span the ÿÈÕ´óÈü community.
Nick Pearce / Johanna Matthews
Friday, January 5, 2018
Photo Essay: Dal 200's first day saw hundreds of community members join faculty, staff and students for public skates in both Halifax and Truro.
Nick Pearce
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Photo Essay: Holiday cheer abounded at the Annual ÿÈÕ´óÈü Carol Sing, bringing 2017 to a close with a spirited selection of seasonal songs.
Melanie Jollymore
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Dr. Jock Murray's new book is a colourful history of ÿÈÕ´óÈü Medical School’s first 150 years — and it's arrived just in time to kick off the school's anniversary celebrations.
Staff
Friday, December 15, 2017
Video: Watch ÿÈÕ´óÈü's holiday video for 2018, celebrating not only the spirit of the season but the celebrations to come with Dal's 200th anniversary next year.