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Students channel 1875, a year when body shaping still ruled the fashion world

Students channel 1875, a year when body shaping still ruled the fashion world

Nowadays, we think of altering one’s silhouette with clothing as ‘cheating,' but in the Victorian Period, it was expected. See how five Costume Studies students rose to the challenge of re-creating the iconic outfits of 1875.  Read more.

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Stephanie Hurley
Friday, April 4, 2025
Dal's annual sketch-comedy moot saw justice brought to Neverland while raising $2,500 for the Halifax Humanities Society.
Dawn Morrison, with files from the IWK
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Master of Nursing student Courtney Pennell is creating the change she once needed — bridging worlds with care, culture, and courage.
Ellie Garry-Jones
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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.

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Kate Rogers
Friday, March 22, 2024
A new training resource from the national Black Health Education Collaborative will equip physicians and other health-care providers with guidance on how to provide better quality, anti-racist care.
Kelly Taylor
Friday, March 22, 2024
Whether you are just starting out, you are midway through a career, or you’re transitioning to a leadership role, a new unit in Dal's Human Resources department can provide the support you need to excel.
Lauren Hunter
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Take a peek inside 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ's 2023 Community Impact Report to learn more about students, faculty, staff and alumni who are fostering a healthier and more sustainable future for all.
Stephen Abbott
Friday, March 15, 2024
A new initiative from the Dal Chess Club has students volunteering to play at local senior residences, unlocking benefits in brain exercise, socialization and mentorship.
Andrew John Gilmour
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
One of the Fountain School's keystone annual events, Concerto Night brings twelve student soloists with different personal and musical experiences together with the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Symphony Orchestra for a night of passionate musical performance.