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Recent news from the Faculty of Arts
In a current archaeology project, Dr. Jonathan Fowler shows how Fort Anne National Historic Site might have looked in 1706, combining a centuries-old military map with a 3D terrain model created from current LiDAR data.
- Department and program name changes in the Faculty of Arts; April 29, 2022
- Dr. Alexander MacLeod launches Animal Person, new collection of short stories; April 22, 2022
- Government of France honours French Professor Dr. Sophie Beaulé; April 1, 2022
- What’s in a name? For the Ta’n Weji-sqalia’tiek Mi’kmaw Place Names Project, a lot; March 30, 2022
- The power of poetry in Women and Gender Studies research; March 8, 2022
- Honouring the Landscape of Grand Pré: Students reflect on research connections; Feb. 21, 2022
- Uncovering new twists in the legal history of marriage and divorce in England; Feb. 14, 2022
- In her own words: An inspiring introduction to the Lynn Jones Collection; Feb. 8, 2022
- Irish Ambassador Eamonn McKee visits Saint Mary’s; Dec. 16, 2021
- ‘Lagomorph’ story by Dr. Alexander MacLeod wins Nova Scotia’s top arts prize; Dec. 10, 2021
- Irish President honours Bridget Brownlow for peace education impact; Dec. 3, 2021
- Dr. Tatjana Takševa: Making learning environments more inclusive and accessible; Dec. 3, 2021
- Halifax International Security Forum panel debates pandemic’s impact on global relations; Dec. 1, 2021
- Ryan Francis returns for two-year Indigenous Research Fellowship at Saint Mary’s; Nov. 3, 2021
- New book captures unique Canadian approaches to Fair Trade advocacy; Oct. 1, 2021
- Student leader strives to foster Truth and Reconciliation year round; Sept. 29, 2021
- New SMU scholarship supports aspiring writers of African Nova Scotian descent; Aug. 26, 2021
- Saint Mary’s appoints Dr. Mary I. Ingraham new Dean of the Faculty of Arts; Aug. 23, 2021
- Dr. Rachel Zellars to assist Federal Public Service with anti-racism, equity and inclusion commitment; Aug. 9, 2021
- New book examines British political turbulence through novels of the 1970s; July 16, 2021
- Sociology professors mining text data to cover wider ground in immigration research; July 5, 2021
- SMU anthropologist investigates former Shubenacadie Residential School site; June 24, 2021
- Dr. John L. Plews wins Father Stewart Medal for Excellence in Teaching; June 10, 2021
- SMU Film professor’s research associated with Venice Biennale ‘Impostor Cities’ exhibition; June 4, 2021
- Global development issues are a passion for Bridgewater arts graduates; May 28, 2021
- Psychology and HR management a winning combination for Arts grad Le Khoi Anh Pham; May 28, 2021
- Environmental History course nets OER award for Dr. Heather Green; April 23, 2021
- Sabbatical research pivot for political science professor; April 9, 2021
- SMU archaeologist brings history into focus with LiDAR and 3D tech; March 25, 2021
- Dr. Sara Malton researching hunger and fasting in the Victorian era; March 5, 2021
- History graduate receives prestigious SSHRC scholarship; Feb. 12, 2021
- Dr. Evangelia Tastsoglou recognized for research excellence; Feb. 12, 2021
- Certificate in Health, Wellness and Sport in Society sees first graduate; Dec. 18, 2020
- New Applied History fellowship brings unknown history into the present; Dec. 11, 2020
- Dr. S. Karly Kehoe helms national group of leading scholars; Dec. 9, 2020
- Research Fellowship in Oxford for Saint Mary's English Professor; Nov. 20, 2020
- Geography students lauded for Remembrance Day research; Nov. 13, 2020
- Five Saint Mary’s researchers receive federal funding for social sciences and humanities projects; Nov. 6, 2020
- New SMU lab tackles society’s 'wicked problems'; Nov. 2, 2020
- Homecoming 2020 talks online: Black Lives Matter; 25 years of Women & Gender Studies; Oct. 12, 2020
- Law school is next for two Arts valedictorians; Sept. 25, 2020
- MA graduate Grace McNutt finds the perfect hobby for a funny historian; Sept. 15, 2020
- Summer research projects enhance education for Arts students; Sept. 4, 2020
- First major study of medical malpractice law in Canada; July 31, 2020
- SMU professor helps to launch African Nova Scotian Freedom School; July 24, 2020
- Classics professor receives Harvard fellowship for archaeology research in Italy; July 3, 2020
- Criminology professor’s research central to international human rights ruling; June 19, 2020
- Sharing German language and culture via digital connections; June 12, 2020
- A Nova Scotia tragedy: reflections and insights from a criminologist; May 8, 2020
- Shakespeare field course brings experiential learning into new remote realm; May 1, 2020
- Enhancing Mi’kmaw heritage and culture through language; April 17, 2020
- Two national wins for Japanese language students at SMU; April 9, 2020
- Student research papers net two international awards from Model UN; April 9, 2020
- Archival resources on campus for reparations research; Feb. 19, 2020
- SMU welcomes Ryan Francis as first Indigenous Visiting Fellow; Jan. 21, 2020
- Saint Mary's student Trayvone Clayton wins YMCA Peace Medal; Dec. 9, 2019
- National recognition for Saint Mary’s geographer; Dec. 3, 2019
- A Remembrance Day they will never forget: History field school class visit to Britain; Nov. 15, 2019
- Teachers and professors explore cultural connections; November 4, 2019
- Faculty of Arts seeks applicants for two new Indigenous Fellowships; October 31, 2019
- A riveting presentation by renowned artist Kent Monkman; October 17, 2019
- Saint Mary’s researcher recognized by the Royal Society of Canada; September 11, 2019
- Research to explore Catholic role in British colonization across the Atlantic; August 12, 2019
- Unlocking overlooked history from a 2,200-year-old Roman villa; August 6, 2019
- Saint Mary’s research in social sciences and humanities receives more than $600,000 in federal funding; July 17, 2019
- International Conference on Religion & Film in Halifax for the first time; June 12, 2019
- Historic day: First graduating class at SMU in unique 2+2 partnership with BNUZ; May 21, 2019
- Short story by SMU professor receives prestigious O. Henry Prize; May 16, 2019
- Sharing the sacred fire: Ceremonial sweat lodge on campus; April 22, 2019
- SMU Model UN group returns from New York with two awards; April 5, 2019
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