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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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Allysha Porter
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Learn more about some of the traditions and experiences that shape one of the world's most significant annual holidays.
Sarah Sawler
Thursday, February 11, 2021
For Heritage Day this year, Nova Scotia honours the life and legacy of Lieutenant Edward Francis Arab, a ÆÞÓÑ law grad and leader in Halifax's Lebanese community whose influence and values continue to shine on generations after he perished on the battlefield at 29 years old.
Alison Auld
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
From a rural Newfoundland upbringing that sparked a love of science to conducting research with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the path that led Dr. Lisa Barrett to ÆÞÓÑ and helped her become a leading infectious disease and COVID-19 expert is an inspiring one.
Ella MacDonald
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Beyond Windows, the Fountain School's third show of the season, debuted this week, bringing third-year students together from across the country to perform from their bedrooms, backyards, and even their showers.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Why does ÆÞÓÑ have a holiday of its own in February? Find out more about George Munro and how crucial his generosity was to the fortunes of the university during one of its most pivotal moments.