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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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Kate Rogers
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AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ introduces its first graduates of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program, marking a milestone in Maritime health education and expanding access to care across Nova Scotia through advanced clinical training and collaborative practice.
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DalOpera brings Louisa May Alcott’s classic Little Women to life at the Fountain School this week in Mark Adamo’s moving adaptation, exploring love, loss, and growth through a coming-of-age story following four sisters.
Linden Thomas
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Extreme weather events expose systemic gaps in emergency planning. Sarah Norris’s doctoral work examines how policies fail — and what inclusion could look like for vulnerable communities.
Matt Reeder
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AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ strengthened its sustainability profile in the latest QS rankings, outperforming many Canadian peers and maintaining a strong global position despite a surge in participating institutions.
Wyatt Carling
Monday, November 10, 2025
"Pebble," written by Dr. Jason Brown of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, explores themes of loss, the echoes of war, and the fragility of memory.