This Month in FASS The latest news and events from the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences at Dalhousie University
The FASS monthly e-newsletter - February 2021 edition
FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Academic Assistance for FASS Students
Dr. David Matthias, Assistant Dean (Student Matters) is available to respond to any questions and concerns you may have about your academic progress, academic regulations, and degree completion. Feel free to email him at david.matthias@dal.ca
DEPARTMENTAL ACADEMIC ADVISING
Please consult your department's academic advisor if you require specific advice about your major, honours options and program requirements.
The Mohini Mathur Memorial Bursary in Indian Studies - Essay submission deadline is Monday, February 22!
The Mohini Mathur Memorial Bursary in Indian Studies will be awarded to a student registered as a Dalhousie University Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences student (BA, MA or PhD) with a sincere and demonstrated interest in pursuing the study of Indian thought and ideas, these can include (but are not limited to) Indian philosophical systems, Hinduism or any branch of Hindu Religion, the Sanskrit language, Indian literature, or other traditions of India's intellectual heritage.
Please note there are two parts to this application process:
1) A one - two page (maximum) letter of application (double-spaced, 12 pt font) to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Dean’s Office, Attention Mohini Mathur Memorial Bursary Committee, no later than 4:30 pm AST February 22, 2021 demonstrating their interest in this field of study.
The amount of this bursary for the 2020-21 academic year is $1000.
Visit this webpage to learn more about application, essay criteria, and eligibility requirements.
The Shaar Shalom Lecture at Dalhousie University
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 7:00 p.m. AST
This year's lecture will be presented virtually and will feature Dahabo Ahmed-Omer and Wes Hall of The BlackNorth Initiative. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions to our guest speakers.
The Shaar Shalom Lecture at Dalhousie University is a significant annual lecture made possible through the generosity of the Shaar Shalom Synagogue of Halifax. Shaar Shalom’s unique partnership with Dalhousie University seeks to explore the broad themes of tolerance, multiculturalism, diversity, and difference in contemporary society, and demonstrates our shared interest in bringing in-depth discussion of these themes to wider civil society
Upcoming Online Events Featuring FASS Faculty Members
Margaret Robinson, Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Reconciliation, Gender, & Identity; Coordinator, Indigenous Studies; and Assistant Professor in the departments of English and Sociology & Social Anthropology will be presenting “Reefers and rainbows: Bisexual women’s cannabis use” as part of the Cannabis Knowledge Exchange Virtual Forum on Thursday, February 4, 2021. This event is hosted by the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, The Mental health Commission of Canada, and the University of Toronto.
Ajay Parasram, Assistant Professor in the departments of International Development Studies and History will co-host the February edition of Safe Space for White Questions on Wednesday, February 24 at 12:30pm AST.
The Res Publica society is pleased to announce that this year’s Pythian Games are on!
This year, we’ll be doing things virtually and everyone who wants to participate will have the opportunity. Please send us your performance in a video or audio format. You can film or record yourself, but you’re also welcome to animate, draw, or create in any medium you prefer. As always, any and all submissions in ancient and modern languages will be accepted. There will be a live component with the King and Queen of the games, the faculty, and the Res Publica executive for the airing and judging of the performances where you’re welcome to join us. There will be the traditional cash prizes, as well as a brand-new demos prize voted on by the audience!
Call for Papers! We are still looking for research papers to include in Pangea - the undergraduate journal edited and published by the Honors History Seminar and the Undergraduate History Society. The journal is a great way to get your work published as an undergrad. Papers should be between 10-20 pages in length, and have received at least and grade of A-. Please follow the Chicago Manual of Style, and put your name only on the title page. All papers should be sent to ughs@dal.ca. The deadline for submission is February 28, 2021. For more information please contact Ronny Blanchard at Rblanchard@dal.ca or Hannah Vander Roest at Hannah.wygiera@dal.ca.
Recipe Book! We are looking for your favourite recipes to include in a department recipe book. Any recipes that are relatively easy to make and/or that you think others would enjoy are welcome. All you need is the source of recipe, a description, a picture (if possible), and the recipe itself. All recipes can be sent to ughs@dal.ca. All recipes should be submitted by February 28.
Pandemic Time Capsule! We are collecting items for our time capsule to be buried in March and opened in 2031. Any items/memories that have impacted or influenced your life during the pandemic (or anything else) can be included. Digital items can be sent to ughs@dal.ca and physical items can be either mailed or dropped off at the Department of History. Email ughs@dal.ca for more information or with questions.
The Department Mailing address: Department of History, Dalhousie University, 6135 University Ave, PO Box 15000, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2.
The Dalhousie Graduate History Society
The Graduate History Society will be hosting their annual Graduate History Conference this year on March 11th, 2021 via Teams on the theme of Chaos and Continuity. Any graduate student is welcome to submit a paper or project to the Graduate History Society prior to Feb 20th, 2021 as long as the said paper/project has a historical basis. We ask that within your submission you include a 500-word abstract, a short biography, and the paper itself (if applicable). All submissions and inquiries should be sent to the Graduate History Society (kr216804@dal.ca).
The Dalhousie Undergraduate Political Science Society
The Dalhousie Undergraduate Political Science Society will be accepting submissions to our Podium Journal until Wednesday, February 10.
The Podium is an academic journal featuring the writing of undergraduate Political Science students. This is a peer- reviewed journal and a great opportunity to become a published author!
The SOSA Peer Engagement Project team are excited to inform you that they are going to organize a COFFEE CHAT hangout time every second Thursday from 12:00pm-1:00pm AST starting from February 04, 2021. We will discuss things going on around us and share our feelings with one another. We are also going to organize a FILM NIGHT event on every second Tuesday at 6:00pm AST stating from January 26, 2021. The purpose of these events is to increase network among the SOSA community and to strengthen our network and sense of belonging among each other during this difficult time of the pandemic. So, let’s meet for the COFFEE CHAT to talk to our fellow SOSA members and during the FILM NIGHT to enjoy a movie/documentary together.
Passion for French lands Dal double‑major coveted Alliance Française awards
Ana-Maria Garniceanu, a Dal double-major in Biochemistry and French, was recently recognized with an Excellence Prize and as winner of an Atlantic inter-university essay competition by Alliance Française Halifax.
U.S.‑Cuba relations: Will Joe Biden pick up where Barack Obama left off?
Joe Biden could return to the path blazed by Barack Obama on Cuba, when two years of bilateral negotiations helped undo more than five decades of hostility, writes John Kirk, professor of Latin American Studies at Dalhousie.
Ask an expert: Emily Fenton on the sea shanty craze taking over TikTok
We ask MA History student Emily Fenton about the history and origin of sea shanties and her thoughts on their sudden, surprising revival as a Tik Tok-driven viral phenomenon.
Lissa Skitolsky channels hip‑hop's critical testimony to the academy
At the launch of her new book, Hip-Hop as Philosophical Text and Testimony: Can I Get a Witness?, Dal's Simon and Riva Spatz Visiting Chair of Jewish Studies will share the spotlight with local hip-hop artists — highlighting their stories and raising awareness about the community that supports them.
Trump‑inspired mob at U.S. Capitol follows a familiar path of election violence
The attack on the U.S. Capitol follows some familiar patterns of violence inspired by politicians around the world who won't accept election losses, write Dalhousie's Robert Huish and University of Ottawa's Gabrielle Bardall on The Conversation.
Ask an expert: Ajay Parasram on the police response to Trump mob's storming of U.S. Capitol
Why was law enforcement not more aggressive in its response as the U.S federal legislature was stormed by rioters? We ask Dr. Ajay Parasram, a professor in the Department of International Development Studies and the Department of History.
Dalhousie students are known for their academic excellence, but their achievements outside of the classroom are equally impressive.
The Dalhousie IMPACT Awards is an annual event hosted by the DSU in collaboration with Dalhousie University, to recognize outstanding individuals and student groups that impact our community.
Individual award categories include Academic Life, Student Life and Community Service, and Residence Life.
Nominations for 2020-21 are now open and close on February 28, 2021.
We are pleased to announce the launch of an International Student Peer Mentorship Program, an initiative beginning this Winter 2021 term, that will assist new international students in making a successful academic and personal transition to life at Dalhousie.
The program is designed as a peer-to-peer mentorship model where experienced upper year international students (Peer Mentors) are paired with new international students (Peer Mentees). Every effort will be made to match students within their own faculty whenever possible, as we understand some supports may be unique to the faculty.This program will be delivered through the International Centre, who will work to develop and foster relationships with key contacts within the faculties and student service departments.
Learn more and find out how to apply for this program at THIS LINK.
The Summer Job and Career Fair
The Summer Job & Career Fair will be a joint virtual event between Dalhousie University and Saint Mary's University in 2021! The event will be held on Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm AST on the CareerEco Virtual Event Platform.
Visit THIS LINK for the save the date notification in myCareer:
Dal.ca Web Renewal Project Survey
Dalhousie is embarking on a multi-year project to build a new website and the Web Renewal Project Team wants to hear from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences community on how we can create a better dal.ca. What changes or improvements would you like to see? Have your say by completing a 5-minute user survey by January 31.
