THIS MONTH IN FASS The latest news and events from the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences at Dalhousie University
The FASS Monthly E-Newsletter - March 2024 Edition
FASS GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
FASS Programs Advising Fair
Are you a returning undergraduate student deciding on a major or minor? Possibly declaring a double major? Considering doing an honours, or even a combined honours? Do you have questions about FASS programs and certificates?
Drop by the FASS Programs Advising Fair in the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of the Dal Student Union Building between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13th to talk to faculty members and program advisors in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and ask them questions to learn more about degree options before registration for returning undergraduate students begins the following week.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Academic Assistance for FASS Students
FASS students are welcome to visit Dr. Becca Babcock, Assistant Dean of Student Matters, for academic advice or help with university regulations and policies. Come and ask Dr. Babcock about academic dismissals and probation, waiver requests, grade changes, or what to do if your grades aren't what you'd hoped they would be.
Wednesday Drop-Ins:
Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Office of the Dean, room 3030 of the Marion McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building.
In-Person or Online Meetings by Appointment:
Please email asstdeanfass@dal.ca to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with Dr. Babcock.
2023-24 Shaar Shalom Lecture at Dalhousie featuring Anna Maria Tremonti
Join us (in person on online) on Wednesday, March 20th at 7:00 p.m. ADT for the 2023-2024 Shaar Shalom Lecture at Dalhousie featuring guest speaker current events journalist, podcaster and former host of CBC Radio’s The Current, Anna Maria Tremonti who will speak on the topic "Unbraiding Shame, Blame and Pain."
This event is free and open to the public but registration is required to attend in person (seating is limited) and to access the event via livestream. Register via eventbrite.
Unbraiding Shame, Blame and Pain
In the course of examining the lingering effects of her own short-lived and violent marriage in a podcast called Welcome to Paradise, journalist Anna Maria Tremonti realized her sense of self-worth remained entangled in feelings of shame, self-blame and pain. By telling her story, she found a way to unbraid those complex emotions and let them go, and she began to understand how that potent combination affects so many others. She asks – what if we all found a way to let those feelings go? How would it affect the way we see ourselves, judge ourselves, and judge others?
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM FASS DEPARTMENTS, PROGRAMS & STUDENT SOCIETIES
Dalhousie Arts and Social Sciences Students Society (DASSS)
Major Speed Dating
In advance of the FASS Programs Advising Fair, DASSS will be presenting a Major Speed Dating event on Monday, March 11th at the DSU SUB Council Chambers (2nd floor) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event will offer first and second year students a chance to talk to peers from various FASS departments as they navigate course registration for the upcoming year and to talk about the academic programs and departments in FASS.
Light refreshments will be provided, all are welcome!
Year End Gala
DASSS will be hosting its Year End Gala at the Saint Mary’s University Boat Club on Friday, March 22nd at 7:30 p.m. with ticket sales commencing soon! Please follow the DASSS Instagram page for the latest information or reach out to dasss@dal.ca with any questions.
English Department
Reading For International Women's Day
Saturday, March 9th at 7:00 p.m. at the Women's Council House, 989 Young Avenue, Halifax
All are welcome to this free, off-campus literary reading event featuring a group of accomplished writers, including three English Department professors (Asha Jeffers, Erin Wunker, and event host Heather Jessup), Dal English Post-Doc Kasia Van Schaik, Dal FASS alum Charlene Carr (MA in English), Annick MacAskill and Stephanie Domet
French Department
Irene Oore French Lecture Series "Understanding What is Happening in Francophone West Africa"
featuring Ameth Lo (with Black Studies) Friday, March 15th at 3:30 p.m.
Marion McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building, room 2130
The Dalhousie French Society invites you to France versus Germany football game
Le 23 mars à 17h au Gradwood (DSU)
(Saturday, March 23rd at 5 p.m. at the Grawood (Dal Student Union Building)
Visionnement du match de football entre la France et l'Allemagne, dans le cadre de leur préparation pour l'UEFA EURO 2024. En collaboration avec le Dal Football Club et les sociétés allemandes de Dal et de King's.
Ensemble Concerts in the Joseph Strug Concert Hall Guitar: Wednesday, March 20th at 7:30 p.m. Wind: Saturday, March 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Percussion: Monday, March 25th at 7:30 p.m. Creative Music: Wednesday, March 27th at 7:30 p.m.
Undergraduate History Society (UGHS) updates and announcements
Trivia Night
Monday, March 11th at 6:00 p.m. at the Grawood (DSU Building)
The UGHS will be hosting its beloved Trivia Night event at the Grawood on March 11. Additionally, the History Undergraduate Honours Advisor, Dr. Denis Kozlov will be present at the event and sharing the details about applying for the History Honours Program. Bring your friends to play in teams and win awesome prizes!
Movie Night: Marie Antoinette (2006)
Tuesday, March 12th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Kenneth C. Rowe Building
UGHS Winter Annual General Meeting Wednesday, March 20th
*Keep an eye on the UGHS socials for AGM location and time!
The society will be electing its new executive for the next academic year 2024-25, please follow the society’s Instagram account for upcoming role specific details or reach out to ughs@dal.ca with any questions.
UGHS Year End Gala
Taking place in the last week of March, with details and ticket sales soon to be released.
Study in Italy (Summer 2024) Information Session
Wednesday, March 13th
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Marion McCain Arts and Social Sciences Buildling room 2198
How to apply to and how to prepare for the study abroad program at the Università di Urbino, Italy. This Summer 2024, Italian language classes are offered at the beginners, intermediate or advanced level, and they last for four consecutive weeks.
Mondays, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Marion McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building room 3004
Free and open to all
Political Science Department
Dalhousie Undergraduate Political Science Society (DUPSS) announcements:
There Will be Blood (Plasma): The Ethics of Paying Plasma Donors
Thursday, March 14th at 4 - 6 p.m.
Henry Hicks Building Room 217
Register: https://www.liberalstudies.ca/registration/
Do Canada’s current public policies on blood plasma actually prioritise patients and the therapies they need? Peter Jaworski speaks about the morality and practicality of paying for plasma collection in Canada. If you're interested, please register here. There is limited availability in the room, so please register ASAP to confirm your spot!
Political Science Gala
Thursday, March 14th at 7:30 p.m.
DUPSS will be hosting their annual gala and podium launch on March 14th at the Oxford Tap Room! Get your ticket here. Tickets cost $10 each and there are a limited number so get them while you can! E-transfers can be sent to dalhousie.politicalscience@gmail.com.
Headshot Fundraiser
Friday, March 8th from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Political Science Department Lounge (Henry Hicks Building room 345) DUPSS is hosting a headshot fundraiser, open to any students! For $5 you will receive 2 professionally taken and retouched headshots. Please sign up for a timeslot here. We accept cash and/or e-transfer. E-transfers can be sent to dalhousie.politicalscience@gmail.com.
Political Science Merch! DUPSS has partnered with renowned political cartoonist Michael de Adder to launch t-shirts and hoodies. Check them out on Instagram here. The t-shirts are $22 are come in black, navy or white. If you are interested in ordering a t-shirt, please use this link. Hoodies are available in white for $30-35, you can order one here. Please place all orders before March 6th, or they will not be processed. E-transfers can be sent to dalhousie.politicalscience@gmail.com.
The Podium 2023-24 Winners Congratulations to Isabella Stefek, Emily La Rocque, Katie Cheslock, Evan Colclough, Natasha Ferguson, and Élisabete Paradis Ferreira! These students were all selected to be published in the Podium, our peer-reviewed, undergraduate academic journal which features the writing of Dal and Kings students on political science topics.
Jean Monnet European Union Centre of Excellence (JMEUCE)
Migration and Identity in Europe and Canada (POLI3820 / EURO3100 / CANA3000 )
Intensive, for-credit, Dal summer course open to students at Dal/other Canadian universities/internationally for a unique learning experience.
Unique combination of seminars, guest lectures, hands-on research projects and field trips, including classroom sessions at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.
Topics covered include: Immigration policy: comparing Canada and Europe; Multiculturalism: Canadian and European perspectives; Identity politics in Europe and Canada; Nova Scotian local communities: case studies of migration and identity.
Speakers include specialists and practitioners from varying backgrounds, with core Dal instructors: Kiran Banerjee (Political Science), Melanie Smith(Sociology and Social Anthropology) and Ruben Zaiotti (Political Science).
Join us for a night of Russian film, snacks, and drinks!
Monday, March 4th at 7:00 p.m. Marion McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building, Scotiabank Auditorium
Russian Ark – An astonishing film (over 2000 actors, 3 orchestras) that lets you explore 33 rooms of the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg and the past 300 years of the city’s history.
Chinese Movie Night
Thursday, March 14th at 5:00 p.m.
Marion McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building room 1170
Embark on an unforgettable movie night as we present the cinematic gem, 'Kung Fu Hustle' (2004). Played and directed by the brilliant Stephen Chow, the movie blends humor, jaw-dropping martial arts, and a touch of fantasy. Join us for a night filled with laughter and action! Snacks and drinks will be served.
Spanish and Latin American Studies Department
¡A comer!
Friday, March 22nd at 6:00 pm Dalhousie International Centre, Kitchen
The Department and the Spanish Student Society invites you to a night of fellowship and food. Sample dishes from throughout the Spanish-speaking world!
Two Dalhousie faculty members receive Juno Awards nominations
Fountain School Director Dr. Jérôme Blais and collaborator Suzie LeBlanc are nominated for Classical Album of the Year (Solo Artist), while composition faculty member Amy Brandon is nominated for Classical Composition of the Year for a piece recorded with Symphony Nova Scotia and cellist Jeffrey Zeigler.
The Clan Ramsay of Nova Scotia prize competition provides an annual prize to the Dalhousie University student registered with the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences who has written the best paper dealing with (any aspect of) the influence of Scottish culture within Canada (first preference will be given to papers dealing with the influence of Scottish culture within Nova Scotia). This award was established by the Clan Ramsay in Nova Scotia in recognition of the contribution of George Ramsay, 19th earl of Dalhousie, founder of Dalhousie University.
Prize for this year (2024): $1000.00
Deadline: Monday, April 22, 2024
Students who wish to submit an essay as an entry to this competition are to send their essays, along with a brief note of nomination from their professor indicating which course this essay was written for and whether or not the professor approves the submission of this essay to the contest OR the professor can submit the essay and note of nomination/approval on the student's behalf.
To submit an essay, or if you have further questions, please contact fassnews@dal.ca .
Rhodes Scholarship Information Session
Monday, March 4th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (AST) Room 430, Goldberg Computer Science Building
(the session will also be livestreamed)
If you are not able to attend in person, please email rhodes@dal.ca to register and receive a link to the livestream.
For scholarship details, including eligibility requirements, please visit: dal.ca/rhodes .
McCall MacBain Scholarship Information Session
Interested in mentorship, leadership skills development, and funding to start a graduate degree?
Join an information session at Dalhousie University on Monday, March 11th at 12:00 pm in theMona Campbell Building (1459 LeMarchant Street, Halifax) Room 3207 with a McCall MacBain Scholarships representative.
The McCall MacBain Scholarships are Canada’s first comprehensive, leadership-based scholarships for master’s and professional studies. The program brings together students who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles.
The scholarship covers:
Tuition and fees for 150+ eligible programs at McGill University
A living stipend of $2,000 per month during academic terms
Mentors, advisors, and coaching
A leadership development program
Up to 130 scholarships and awards will be offered annually for admission the following year. Two-thirds of the scholarships are available for Canadian students, and one-third are for international students in Canada and abroad.
CRITERIA:
Character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity.
Applications will open in June 2024 for September 2025 admission.
Dalhousie’s annual 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition is coming up soon, once again challenging graduate students across the university to present their research to a non-specialist audience in three minutes or less.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 19 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., when the 3MT finals will be held live on campus at the McInnes Room in the Dalhousie Student Union Building. Cheer on competitors and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award winner, while learning about the impactful work being done by the grad student community.
Stay up to date on all things 3MT by visiting dal.ca/grad/3mt
Bissett Student Success Centre
Beagle at the Bissett
Mondays from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Bissett Student Success Centre (4th floor Student Union Building) with Luna the Therapy Dog.
Come and talk to FASS Assistant Dean Student Matters Dr. Becca Babcock or an academic advisor from the Bissett Centre, and get to know Luna the Beagle while you're there!
Luna is a St John Ambulance Therapy Dog. She provides comfort and companionship. No medical or psychiatric services are offered during these sessions. For mental health support, please visit the Mental Health Services at Dalhousie's Student Health and Wellness.
Allergy warning: a dog will be present.
Career Advising in the Marion McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building
The Career Services Team is spending time in the Marion McCain Building! Our Career Advisor, and a Peer Career Advisor, will be in the Fireside Lounge (room 1151) to support you and answer your career- or job-related questions. Stop by for resume feedback, job search guidance, or to ask any and all job- and career-related questions!
Marion McCain pop-ups occur every other Monday, between 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. (March 4, 18; April 1, 15, 29). Time or date doesn’t work for you? Book a virtual or in-person appointment by emailing Career.Services@dal.ca.
Graduating this year and wondering what you are going to do with your degree?
Feeling anxious about life after university or unprepared for an uncertain job market?
Attend this career development support group facilitated by a career counsellor to build a peer support network and confidence as you prepare to embark on the next chapter of your life!
The group is open to students from any program who will graduate in 2024 and are available to meet in person at the McCain Arts & Social Sciences building on the Studley campus on Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Session content will be repeated every 5 weeks and students who complete five different sessions of the group this year will be eligible to add as a professional development activity on their Co-Curricular Record!
The group will improve your confidence and skills in:
Self-awareness
Career planning and setting career goals
Building hope and dealing with uncertainty in a changing job market
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