Â鶹´«Ã½ FASS
Â鶹´«Ã½'s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers a world of choices: thousands of courses, two hundred professors, thirty-five academic programs. Learn more about the Faculty.
Research in FASS
How can the study of humanities and social sciences inform policy, improve health and restore the environment? Find out how FASS research and researchers are changing the world.
- Strength in motion: The healing power of exercise in cancer treatment
- The surprising object that could help address global water scarcity
- Ask an expert: Costumes, candy, and . . . carbon footprints?
- Meet Dr. Alex Veinot, chemist
- Silence speaks volumes: How mental health influences employee silence at work
FASS in Dal News
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Grad profile: An academic awakening
Tyeshia Angel Jordan shifted gears from science to arts at Dal after becoming fascinated by the possibilities of gender studies and inspired to combat racial injustices.
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Midnight masterpieces: Dal's creative connections at Nocturne
Nocturne’s 17th annual festival invites artists to explore the realities unique to Kjipuktuk (Halifax) and resilience through tragedies and discourses. Plan to attend between October 17-20, with various Dal-connected installations showcased on October 19.
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Humanity’s future depends on our ability to live in harmony with nature
Climate change, biodiversity loss and resource depletion are not isolated problems — they are part of an interconnected web of crises that demand urgent and comprehensive action.
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Jeremy Dutcher wins Polaris Prize for the second time
The Â鶹´«Ã½ notable alum and Aurum Award winner studied music and social anthropology to become a ‘voice from within’ his culture.
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Dal alum's life‑changing illness spurs commitment to making the performing arts more accessible
There was a time when Maeghan Tavener (BA’19) thought they might have to give up dance and theatre due to chronic illness. They found a way back to their passion and are making space for more disabled artists like them.
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Why the open work permit for migrant workers is an inadequate solution
Upcoming changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program should include improvements to the Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Workers.
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How I spent my summer: Sharing cider’s a‑peel with farmers’ markets
A growing Ontario cidery tapped into Dal student Lauren Hunter’s sustainability skills as part of its expansion into farmers’ markets around the province.
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Ask an expert: Yes, slavery happened in Canada — and this Dal prof is helping us understand that history
Dr. Harvey Amani, a professor of history at Dal and King's and author of the award-winning Biographical Dictionary of Enslaved Black People in the Maritimes, opens up about some of the ways Black people experienced bondage in Canada and where to learn more.
News from FASS
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FASS grads celebrate at the 2024 spring convocation
More than 300 FASS students received their degrees as part of the 2024 Â鶹´«Ã½ Spring convocation activities.
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Dean's Message to the FASS community ‑ Spring 2024
FASS Dean Dr. Jennifer Andrews shares a message with the FASS community
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Political Science PhD candidate Patricia Porto de Barros Ayaz wins the Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Patricia Porto de Barros Ayaz, a PhD candidate in the Department of Political Science, was awarded this honour at the 2024 Â鶹´«Ã½ Impact Awards.
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FASS faculty highlights and announcements ‑ Spring 2024
On behalf of several of the FASS departments and programs, please find several faculty highlights and announcements