Faculty of Arts at Saint Mary's University

Published in @thewalrus.ca, this feature story on stalking includes an interview with #SMUCriminology professor Dr. Diane Crocker. @dianecrocker.bsky.social #criminology #artswithimpact

Thesis Defence for a MA in Geography on Mon., Dec. 8 @ 10 a.m. in Loyola 274. Bright Ofori Kwakye will be presenting "Exploring Rental Housing Affordability Issues Among International Students in Halifax, Nova Scotia". Supervisor: Dr. Min-Jung Kwak (SMU); external examiner: Dr. Ren Thomas (Dal).

Thesis Defence for a MA in Geography on Mon., Dec. 8 @ 10 a.m. in Loyola 274. Bright Ofori Kwakye will be presenting "Exploring Rental Housing Affordability Issues Among International Students in Halifax, Nova Scotia". Supervisor: Dr. Min-Jung Kwak (SMU); external examiner: Dr. Ren Thomas (Dal).

When Irish eyes aren’t smiling National shame is not peculiar to Ireland, but in Ireland it takes, and has taken, some distinctive forms. Historical shame – the title of the short opening section of this collection of essays (by di...

When Irish eyes aren’t smiling: A literary history of national guilt | Book review in @thetls.bsky.social for 'Irish Shame: A Literary Reckoning,' edited by Dr. Seán Kennedy (SMU) and Dr. Joseph Valente (SUNY Buffalo). www.the-tls.com/literature-b... @edinburghup.bsky.social #SMUIrishStudies

This winter examine the dynamic nature of the coastal zone and landforms that are created. Join Coastal Geomorphology (GEOG 4413/GEOL 4475).

This winter examine the dynamic nature of the coastal zone and landforms that are created. Join Coastal Geomorphology (GEOG 4413/GEOL 4475).

COP30: Unilateral Climate Measures and a Multilateral Just Transition - CCPA As discord and uncertainty continue to characterize the global order, the renewal of multilateral cooperation on climate change proved an uphill battle at COP30 in Brazil, which took place in the Amaz...

A truly insightful analysis of global tensions at COP 30 by SMU Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Patrick Clark.

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Paper proposals are due by December 19 for the 2026 Atlantic Canada Studies Conference, which will be hosted by the Faculty of Arts at UPEI from June 3-5, 2026. #AtlanticCanadaStudies #AtlanticCanada

Call for Abstracts: Academic Conference - Black Maple Rebellion, Resistance, and Refuge: Slavery and Border-Crossing during the American Revolution Call for Abstracts: Academic Conference Dates: Thursday, July 9 to Sunday, July 12, 2026 Location: University of Massachusetts, Amherst,...

CFP: Rebellion, Resistance, and Refuge: Slavery and Border-Crossing during the American Revolution, July 9-July 12, 2026, UMass-Amherst

Deadline for Abstracts: Friday, December 19, 2025

In honour of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Canadian Femicide Observatory launched their new "Too True Crime" podcast, with 580 episodes, one for each woman killed by femicide since 2020

New release: tinyurl.com/cfoja2025
Their stories: www.tootruecrime.com

We have a Thesis Defence for a MA in Geography on Monday, Dec 8th. Bright Ofori Kwakye will be presenting "Exploring Rental Housing Affordability Issues Among International Students in Halifax, Nova Scotia". Join us at 10 AM – Loyola 274.

We have a Thesis Defence for a MA in Geography on Monday, Dec 8th. Bright Ofori Kwakye will be presenting "Exploring Rental Housing Affordability Issues Among International Students in Halifax, Nova Scotia". Join us at 10 AM – Loyola 274.

Tuesday is Sip & Chat, as things quickly wind up for this term, come destress with everyone! Gorsebrook from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Dr. James Steenberg will be presenting "Forest Management for Complex Social-Ecological Systems" on Wednesday, December 3 at 11:30 in AT340. Student lunch will follow. @smuarts.bsky.social @smuscience.bsky.social

Photo of Dr. Mood standing in the forest. Dr. Bryan Mood presents "Ecozones to Cells: Cross-Scale Approaches to Forest Ecology". Mon., Dec. 1 @ 11:30 am in S310. Student lunch to follow. Forest ecosystems are a critical pillar of Canada’s green future through sustainable land management and carbon sequestration. While the Boreal Forest and Boreal Plain ecozones have been studied extensively, there is still considerable uncertainty on how climate change-driven near-term warming will impact tree-growth and resilience. In the Canadian Prairies, native- and planted-trees present a unique opportunity to explore how boreal tree species may respond to near-term climate change south of their natural range in warmer, drier environments. However, these environments have, until recently, been critically under-studied and -valued. In this talk, I provide an overview of increasingly refined temporal and spatial scales demonstrating mapping of these forest ecosystems, tree-ring applications documenting growth limitations and resilience, and cellular-level applications identifying potential growth risks aimed at supporting sustainable land management. Student lunch to follow after presentation. Monday, December 1 @ 11:30 a.m. in Science 310.

Dr. Bryan Mood presents "Ecozones to Cells: Cross-Scale Approaches to Forest Ecology". Mon., Dec. 1 @ 11:30 am in S310. Student lunch to follow.

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Tonight at 7 pm - join us in room 255 of the Sobey Building at SMU, for an evening with Kate Cayley! #SMUReadingSeries

An event poster with illustrations of white falling leaves on a black background. Text: What is a story slam? "Fall" Halifax Central Library, Paul O'Regan Hall Nov. 27, 2025 - 6 pm - free! halifaxstoryslam.com

An event poster with a photo of Dr. Rohini Bannerjee, a professor in the SMU Department of Languages and Cultures. Text: Halifax Central Library, Paul O'Regan Hall Nov. 27, 2025 - 6 pm - free! halifaxstoryslam.com

Join #HalifaxStorySlam for live storytelling tonight at #HalifaxCentral Library. 🎤 Seven storytellers—including SMU professor Dr. Rohini Bannerjee!—will share true stories on a "Fall" theme. Doors open at 6 pm in Paul O'Regan Hall. Find the full lineup + livestream: halifaxstoryslam.com/live-event

Kane Writers Award: Apply by November 30 | SMU News and Events The  Edna and Velma Thomas Kane Writers Award  supports aspiring writers of African Nova Scotian and Black/African descent. Valued at $30,000, the award will be pres...

Apply by Nov. 30: The Edna and Velma Thomas Kane Writers Award supports SMU students of African Nova Scotian and Black/African descent in the next steps toward their #writing aspirations. Graduating with a BA or BES in 2026? Learn more: loom.ly/lo5R-k0 #KaneWritersAward #SMUAlumni #artswithimpact

An event poster with a black-and-white cartoon illustration showing a man laughing while reading a book titled, 'Jokes About the Budworm'. In the background is a cartoon budworm smiling near a sign that says 'Nova Scotia's Forest Resources' near a clearcut.

Join us on Friday for the @historysmu.bsky.social Seminar Series, 1-2 pm in MN 219. Dr. Mark Kuhlberg of @laurentianu.bsky.social will present "Killing Bugs for Business and Beauty: Canada's Aerial War Against Forest Pests, 1913-1930". All are welcome, 1-2 pm in MN 219. #SMUHistory #artswithimpact

Need something different for your bulletin board or gift wrapping...try a map. We have maps to give away. We are here in the Burke lobby till 3:45 p.m.

A poster to promote the IPHH 4000 course. It has an illustration of orange curved lines on the right, with white text on a black and maroon background.

Heritage Capstone: Unlocking Community Collections (IPHH 4000.2) is a 6-credit course this winter at Saint Mary's University. Students in this course are trained in the fundamentals of museum / archive / digital humanities theory and practice. www.smu.ca/iphh #heritage #humanities #artswithimpact

A poster to promote the IPHH 3000 course. A photo on the right shows a professor and several students looking at heritage materials on a table, with a view of Halifax showing in the window beside them.

Earn Saint Mary's University course credits this winter—plus a stipend—while working at museums, archives and heritage sites! Learn more about our Heritage Field Placement course (IPHH 3000): www.smu.ca/iphh/placeme... #heritage #fieldwork #ExperientialLearning

IPHH Info Session Public Humanities and Heritage program Thursday, Nov. 27, 2:30-3:30 pm McNally North 519 at @smuhalifax https://www.smu.ca/iphh The event poster includes an image of handwriting on a historic document.

Thinking about a career in museums, archives or heritage sites? The Public Humanities and Heritage program at Saint Mary's University might be right for you! Join us for an IPHH Info Session on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2:30-3:30 pm in MN 519. www.smu.ca/iphh #heritage #humanities #artswithimpact

An event poster with a photo of Sergeant Ray Turner in a police uniform. Text: Politics of Policing Guest talk and Q&A Sergeant Ray Turner Halifax Regional Police Wednesday, Nov. 26, 6:30 pm McNally Main 028

Tonight at 6:30 pm: All are welcome to #SMUCriminology Professor Robert Wright's class for a guest talk. Sergeant Ray Turner will discuss his 20-year career with Halifax Regional Police, the nature of police work, and tensions that can arise in the politics of policing. More info: loom.ly/lSISDfU

An event poster with a photo of a student writing in a notebook, with a cup of coffee. At this panel discussion, hear from professionals who have done research and work in the fields of sociology and global development.

Beyond the Degree: Join the SMU Sociology and Global Development societies for a panel discussion exploring where your degree can take you. Tonight, 6-7 pm in SB 265! The speakers are faculty members Rui Hou, Pauline Hoebanx, Karen McAllister and graduate student Cristi Jerez. #artswithimpact

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Scientific freedom and the responsible conduct of scientists - International Science Council In this blog series, members of the ISC’s Committee for Freedom and Responsibility in Science share their reflections on the questions surrounding trust in science, particularly in the context of poli...

How can academics push back against dis- and misinformation? One way is to use academic freedom responsibly: present evidence clearly, and resist the urge to offer personal opinions that muddy the facts. Now more than ever we need to build public trust in research. council.science/blog/scienti...

Want to see how real change starts close to home? Join Dr. Tony Charles tonight at 7pm in AT101 to hear how local communities around the world are leading the way in building a sustainable future. Discover how gov't support, research, & grassroots action can come together to create an impact.

Look at what we found for tomorrow's map giveaway. Just in time for Christmas - Bethlehem (PA) and Nazareth (PA)! Come have a look at the maps we have. Starting Tuesday, November 24 at 8 a.m.

A poster to promote the new guide. On the left side is an image showing a ribbon in Pride colours beside a person's hand holding a cellphone. On the phone is an image of two people smiling at each other, with this text: 2025-2026 Edition: 2SLGBTQIA+ Support Guide - Nova Scotia and Canada. On the right side of the poster is some black text against a white background: This resource directory is for anyone in Nova Scotia seeking support around queer and trans health, well-being, or community resources -- whether you're looking for services yourself, supporting someone else, or working on the frontlines. Inside, you will find clear, up-to-date information about local resources, including gender-affirming healthcare, mental health support, community programs, crisis lines and more. Funded in part by the Government of Canada Logos for the Government of Canada, SMU and CIFRS

Dr. Paulo Ravecca of #SMUPoliticalScience and his research team are excited to launch the new 2SLGBTQIA+ Support Guide: #NovaScotia and #Canada. It's an output from a research project in partnership with @cifrs.org. Learn more and find the guide here: www.smu.ca/polisci-gds/.... #artswithimpact

If you are looking for a flexible Winter 2026 course at SMU, please note that two History courses have just been switched to ‘Hybrid’ format (so students will be able to attend class in person or online):
• HIST 2827: The History of Vietnam
• HIST 2840: Japan before 1800