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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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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.
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.
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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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
While the rollback of equity initiatives is particularly evident in the United States, panelists at a Dal-hosted event last week stressed the dangers of Canadian exceptionalism 鈥� the false belief that Canada is immune to the same injustices.
Friday, March 21, 2025
Dal's Linda Parker and Tim Maloney competed for culinary bragging rights in Shirreff Hall this week. See scenes from the kitchen and who took the trophy.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Although Concerto Night highlights specific students, soloists agree that the best part of the evening is performing music that they love as an ensemble.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Members of the Dal community came together this month to sort clothes, toys, toiletries and other donations for Adsum House, a Halifax-based non-profit that provides housing and essential goods and services to women.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
A rare-books librarian, a university locksmith, and a computer technician were among the dozens of Dal employees celebrated for 25, 35, and 45 years of service to the university last week.