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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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Dawn Morrison
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Earlier this month, members of the Dal community and beyond gathered to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies — joined by members of the Johnston family who are descendants of the chair namesake.
Kate Rogers
Monday, March 21, 2022
ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½â€™s Faculty of Medicine is changing the way it addresses racism in its programs and practices and, in turn, asking itself some tough questions.
Kristie Gillis
Friday, March 18, 2022
From the Puppy Power Hour to same-day counselling, Dal’s mental health resources provide opportunities for connection and community.
Jodi Reid
Monday, March 14, 2022
Resounding: a celebration of the arts, the signature event of Alumni Days 2022, will usher in a new era for the ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ Arts Centre with live performances by artists including Kiefer Sutherland, Jeremy Dutcher and Hillsburn.
Catherine Armour
Friday, March 11, 2022
Week-long campaign, now in its second year, engages the Dal community in events, activities, and conversations that provide opportunities for improving emotional and spiritual well-being, discussing life’s challenges, and building long-lasting social connections.