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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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Wenxin (Alice) Wang
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Everyone brings something different to an inclusive festival like Pride. For one first-time participant, it’s an extra special celebration of what it means to find acceptance for who you are and who you love.
Dawn Morrison and Miguel Nkeng
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Students of African ancestry from Dalhousie will join African Nova Scotian community members on a journey to Ghana, West Africa this summer.
Alison Auld
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Dalhousie veterinarian Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark is featured in a new "Shark Week" documentary exploring the dramatic increase in great white shark activity in Canadian East Coast waters.
Tanis Trainor
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Dal will kick off its second annual Big Gay Film Fest this month, featuring free public outdoor screenings of three queer films — But I’m A Cheerleader, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, and The Queen Of My Dreams.
Wenxin (Alice) Wang
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Dalhousie and the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) have a long-standing partnership focused on community support and newcomer integration. At a recent community event, the two partners teamed up to highlight the transformative power of education while creating networking opportunities for newcomers.