FASS in Dal News

• The next chapter: Dalhousie and King’s seek ideas to deepen bonds and collaboration
  A century after a devastating fire led to a formal association between Dal and King’s, a rapid taskforce seeks to inject new ideas and innovation into the partnership.
  
• Look back to understand the political present, says Dal‑educated scholar ahead of Stanfield Conversation
  When advocating for resistance to non-democratic ideas and processes, Friends of Stanfield Conversations member Dr. Andy Knight advises pressing on, even when things look bleak.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Jeremy Dutcher wins Polaris Prize for the second time
  The Dalhousie notable alum and Aurum Award winner studied music and social anthropology to become a ‘voice from within’ his culture.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.