SMArts - Saint Mary's Faculty of Arts

10/20/2026

Ready or not: Stories as survival, eulogy and prayer in an uncertain time.

The Big Ideas in Religion Lecture Series presents inaugural lecture speaker, Cherie Dimaline! Come by for the book signing and to learn something new!

📅 November 19, 2026
🕤 Book signing at 5:00pm; Lecture at 6:00pm
📍 Scotiabank Theatre Saint Mary's University Halifax

10/19/2026

Save the date for the Rocky Horror Picture Show screening with a shadow cast from the SMU Drama Society, a critical introduction from Dr. Allyn Walker, and an audience participation primer from E Loop!

It’s a collaborative event with The Halifax Central Library and the SMU Institute of Mister Studies, and audience costumes and props are encouraged!

📅 October 28, 2026
🕤 6:00pm
📍 Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library Halifax Public Libraries

10/17/2026

Rethinking Roman Urbanism: New Insights from Geophysical Prospection in Central Italy.

Part of the Arts with Impact lecture series and features guest speaker Dr. Stephen Kay, British School at Rome, and presentations from SMU students!

📅 October 28, 2026
🕤 6:00 - 8:30pm
📍 Sobey Building 255, Saint Mary's University Halifax

For more information, contact [email protected]

09/29/2026

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.