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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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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.
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.
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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Thursday, November 3, 2016
During his keynote speech at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s fall dinner Wednesday night, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ President Richard Florizone announced ideaHUB — an advanced engineering incubator/accelerator space on Dal’s downtown campus that will equip students with creative and entrepreneurial skills while supporting local startups and small businesses. An initiative involving various university, public and private sector partners, ideaHUB is supported by a $10 million contribution from Emera.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Photo Essay: Last week's China Day was a celebration of Dal's connections with the Asian country, complete with panel discussions, cultural performances and more.
Monday, October 31, 2016
Pumpkins are a familiar sight on Dal's Agricultural Campus and its various gardens — and this year there are some particularly sizable ones on display.
Monday, October 31, 2016
Video: In the "spirit" of Halloween, Dal's Student Life Street Team went to Shirreff Hall to seek out its famed spectre, Penelope.
Friday, October 28, 2016
A video of a Peggy's Cove performance has brought international attention to the Maritime Bhangra Group. Now, what began as a student group on campus is working to make a big difference in its community through the joy of dance.