Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Dalhousie University

06/05/2026

Learning doesn’t have an age limit. Betty Veinot’s story shows how curiosity and resilience can open doors at any stage of life. This week, as part of Dalhousie University convocation ceremonies, she crossed the stage in the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in the Dalhousie Arts Centre to receive a diploma in Costume Studies from the Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University. Congratulations Betty!

Learning doesn’t have an age limit. Betty Veinot’s story shows how curiosity and resilience can open doors at any stage of life.

06/04/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 spring graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Dalhousie University!

On Monday, June 1st, more than 300 FASS grads crossed the stage at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in the Dalhousie Arts Centre, and many of them joined us at a reception that was held between the two ceremonies. Check out some of the many happy moments captured in photos, featuring the graduates, their friends, family and supporters, and faculty members!

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06/02/2026

Congratulations to all graduates of Dalhousie University!

Learn about four of the 2026 grads from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in these grad profiles featured in Dal News:

Eve Dewing (BAH in Social Anthropology)
https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/1/arts-social-science-convocation-dalhousie-eve-dewing.html

Shanti Sivarulsa (Bachelor of Music - Composition)
https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/1/arts-music-convocation-shanti-svarulrasa.html

Kathleen Burke (BAH in Theatre - Stage Design and Technical Theatre)
https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/1/arts-theatre-convocation-kathleen-burke.html

Katlin McNeil (BA in Law, Justice & Society and Spanish)
https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/06/1/arts-social-science-convocation-kaitlin-mcneil.html

06/02/2026

05/29/2026

As we begin convocation season at Dalhousie University, let's celebrate the skills that students build with a degree in Arts and Social Sciences.

🤝 Collaboration
Work with others to solve problems, share ideas, and create meaningful outcomes together.

🗣️ Communication
Build strong written and verbal communication skills that help you express ideas clearly and confidently.

💡 Creativity
Explore new ways of thinking, making, and problem-solving through language, media, material, culture, music, and more.

🔍 Critical Thinking
Learn to question, analyze, and understand complex issues from historical, social, political, and cultural perspectives.

🌎 Empathy & Intercultural Understanding
Develop the ability to understand different perspectives, navigate diverse environments, and engage thoughtfully with the world around you.

📚 Research & Problem-Solving
Learn how to investigate questions, analyze information, and turn ideas into informed solutions.

✨ An Arts degree helps you build skills for careers, communities, and a changing world. Congratulations to all graduates receiving their degrees this spring!

05/28/2026

Rei Mooney is starting small and thinking big as she pursues a BA in Classics through the Truro Start program. https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/05/28/starting_small__thinking_big.html

05/28/2026

Did you know we have a Parent and Supporter Portal? At the link, you’ll find the essential information and resources to support your student in a smooth transition to Dalhousie. Stay informed on key deadlines, events, and important updates: https://ow.ly/s9kp50YUFZ7

05/27/2026

University Teaching Fellow at Dalhousie University Lesley Choyce says a former student’s determination while living with ALS inspired the characters in his latest novel, reflecting resilience, creativity, and the lasting impact of stories born from real lives.

He’s planning on using No More Fridays, his 105th published book, as a basis for a book tour this spring and summer at a number of Nova Scotian libraries centred around workshops on how individuals from real life inspire great characters in novels.

University Teaching Fellow Lesley Choyce says a former student’s determination while living with ALS shaped his latest novel, reflecting resilience, creativity, and the lasting impact of stories born from real lives.

05/22/2026

"Just show up." Mia Mackenzie, a Master of Social Work student, earned top honours (and $7,000) in Dal’s Glovin Award for an essay, It Takes a Village: Community and Good Human Conduct, urging people to resist division by showing up and staying accountable to community. Read more:

05/06/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 FASS Essay Competition!

Halifax Overseas Club Essay Prize winner: Eve Dewing
Mushkat Memorial Essay Prize winner: Emily Moore
Irving and Jeanne Glovin Award winner: Mia MacKenzie

Runner-up prizes were also awarded in each competition this year. Learn more about the FASS Essay Competition, read the winning essays, and watch the video recordings of each winners' presentation at: www.dal.ca/fass/essaycompetition

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