FASS in Dal News

• The deep history of deepfakes: Q&A with Spatz Chair Eva Mroczek
  In her public lecture this week, Dr. Eva Mroczek, the Simon and Riva Spatz Chair in Jewish Studies at Dalhousie, traced the winding history of authenticity and forgery in how we discover, study, and talk about biblical texts.
  
• Breaking ground: How Dal's Black and African Diaspora Studies program is forging new opportunities
  Dalhousie’s Black and African Diaspora Studies program aims to deepen understanding of Black histories and cultures. Meet some of the people who helped make it possible.
  
• The blurred line between love and friendship: Theatre alum's dreams take centre stage
  Myrthin Stagg's journey in the film industry has been one of artistic growth and boundary-pushing creativity, most recently thanks to the success of her award-winning short film, Play It Again.
  
• Ask an expert: How will U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum impact Canada's economy?
  Trump's tariff measures are expected to create economic uncertainty and could be devastating on both sides of the border. Two Dal experts offer their insights into what could be a painful period ahead.
  
• How the U.S. could in fact make Canada an American territory
  How precisely Donald Trump could make good on his threat to annex Canada can be found in the U.S. Constitution. There is both potential and precedent in American history.
  
• Ask an expert: Why would anyone want to be Liberal Party leader right now?
  Now that Justin Trudeau has agreed to step down as Liberal leader, possible contenders to replace him must weigh their ambitions for the position against a still-bleak electoral outlook for the federal party. Dal’s Scott Pruysers explains how it could all play out.
  
• Better with age
  Older adults have better health outcomes when they age in their homes and communities. From smart homes to reimagined communities, Dalhousie researchers are working to make that possible.
  
• What defines teaching excellence?
  Recipients of Dal’s top teaching awards share, in their own words, how they approach teaching and the themes that emerge to create a roadmap that any new or seasoned instructor can incorporate into their classroom.