SMArts - Saint Mary's Faculty of Arts

05/28/2026

From reading Anne of Green Gables in Arabic as a child in Libya to receiving Saint Mary’s 2026 Kane Writer's Award, Rokea Murshan’s BA'26 journey is a powerful reminder of how stories can cross borders, languages, and generations. 📖🌏
A graduating English student, Rokea’s writing explores identity, migration, and the global reach of Canadian literature. ✍️ Her story is one of resilience, curiosity, and believing that opportunity grows when you keep showing up for yourself.
Saint Mary's University Alumni
Read the full story at https://loom.ly/cG996wk

05/26/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Marisa Brook for receiving the 2026 Early Career Researcher Award from the Canadian Linguistic Association!
This prestigious award recognizes individuals early in their career who have made outstanding and original contributions to the field of linguistics.

Dr. Brook’s interests in Canadian English and sociolinguistics have garnered her an international reputation, alongside her impressive portfolio of studies. From analyzing a Finnish-influenced variety of English spoken in a small community in British Columbia, to researching the range of languages within marginalized and often overlooked communities in the Maritimes, she has worked tirelessly to bring awareness to the studies of linguistics.

We are honoured to have Dr. Brook as an Assistant Professor in Saint Mary’s Department of English Language and Literature, and the Program in Linguistics, and can’t wait to see what she accomplishes next.

Read more about this prestigious award at https://cla-acl.ca/documents/prix-debut-de-carriere-early-career-award.html

Canadian Linguistic Association | l'Association canadienne de linguistique

05/01/2026

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

Calling all SMU young alumni + soon-to-be grads 🎓✨

We're bringing the community back together for a night you don't want to miss — celebrating the Class of 2026 and reconnecting our newest generation of alumni.

🪩 Good vibes, great people, complimentary food, and drink specials 🪩

Whether you graduated in the last 5 years or you're about to cross the stage this spring, this night is for you.

Save your spot: https://loom.ly/J7M_i3g celebrate with us 🐾
Saint Mary's University Halifax

04/13/2026

Library Hours: Exam Extended Hours
Monday, April 13 - Thursday, April 23

Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday
8:00 a.m. - 11 p.m.

04/13/2026

Starting a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Environmental Studies this fall at Saint Mary's University Halifax? We’re excited to invite you to our First-Year Arts Advising & Registration Day!

📅 Saturday, April 25
📍 The Arts Commons (room 214), McNally Building, 923 Robie St., Halifax

This is a great opportunity to connect with your academic advisors, learn how to build your schedule, and register for courses in a supportive, hands-on environment. You’ll leave feeling confident and ready to start your first year.

Find out more and register here: https://www.smu.ca/arts/arts-ba-advising-centre.html

Can’t attend in person? We’re happy to connect with you one-on-one—virtual advising appointments are available through our online booking system to help you get registered and ready for the Fall term. (Find online bookings at the same link above.)

04/13/2026

Today at noon. Join Centre for Migrant Worker Rights Nova Scotia for this webinar to discuss findings from its new report, “Heavy Hearts and Minds: Mental and Emotional Well-Being Among Migrant Agricultural Workers in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley.”

The research was conducted in collaboration with Dr. Andrés Arteaga, Associate Professor in Latin American Studies at Saint Mary's University Halifax, and visiting student scholar Maria Alejandra Sanchez Martinez.

Register for the webinar: https://www.migrantjusticens.ca/events

Read the report: www.migrantjusticens.ca/reports/heavy-hearts-and-minds

Join us to hear about key findings from our new report, “Heavy Hearts and Minds: Mental and Emotional Well-Being Among Migrant Agricultural Workers in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley.” Speakers include: Stacey Gomez (CMWR NS) and Gabriel Allahdua (DTMF | RHFW)

Monday, April 13 |12-1 PM ADT via Zoom

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FfZvp49JSg6nSEJKAfNqow #/registration

04/13/2026

Congrats to Bruce Bishop, Author / Writer on the forthcoming publication of "Stephanie Makes a Scene"! Learn more about his books at https://brucebishopauthor.com/.