17吃瓜网在线 the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at 17吃瓜网在线
17吃瓜网在线's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) offers a world of choices. We are the oldest and one of the largest faculties on campus with hundreds of courses being taught by professors across more than thirty-five academic programs that encompass the humanities, social sciences, and performing arts. Learn more about the Faculty.
Research in FASS
How can the study of humanities and social sciences inform policy, improve health and restore the environment? Find out how FASS research and researchers are changing the world.
Graduate studies programs
The Fountain School of Performing Arts
The Fountain School of Performing Arts offers various programs in Music, Theatre and Cinema and Media Studies. Learn more about their programs, productions and performances.
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- Celebrations in 鈥淥rder鈥 for Nova Scotian honourees
- Protecting infants starts before birth: Dr. Bahaa Abu鈥慠aya receives prestigious Gairdner Award
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FASS in Dal News
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Celebrations in 鈥淥rder鈥 for Nova Scotian honourees
Faculty member Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Dallaire Institute ED Shelly Whitman, and several Dal alumni are among this year鈥檚 appointees to the Order of Nova Scotia, honouring significant contributions to the province.
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17吃瓜网在线鈥檚 new Killam Memorial Chairs push boundaries in health, humanities, and agriculture
Four 17吃瓜网在线 researchers are set to embark on the next chapter of their scholarly careers with strong momentum behind them as Killam Memorial Chairs.
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At 89, Betty Veinot caps decades of learning with Dal Costume Studies diploma
Learning doesn鈥檛 have an age limit. Betty Veinot鈥檚 story shows how curiosity and resilience can open doors at any stage of life.
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From Ecuador to law school, Kaitlin McNeil turns passion for justice and language into purpose
Graduating with a double major in Law, Justice & Society and Spanish, Kaitlin McNeil channels her passion for languages and advocacy into a promising future in law.
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Social anthropology student turns outdoor passion into campus impact
Eve Dewing, a Social Anthropology graduate, combines a love of exploration with campus leadership, advancing food security initiatives while building community through student groups and hands-on involvement.
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From science to stage: Theatre grad turns society stint into profession
Kathleen Burke鈥檚 shift from biology to theatre highlights how hands-on production work and mentorship helped transform a student passion into a skilled, confident start in the professional stage industry.
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Composing herself: Music grad discovers confidence in her creative voice
Shanti Sivarulrasa鈥檚 evolution from violinist to composer highlights a growing artistic voice, shaped by performance, collaboration, and the confidence to create original work on professional stages.
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A former student鈥檚 ALS story inspires new novel
University Teaching Fellow Lesley Choyce says a former student鈥檚 determination while living with ALS shaped his latest novel, reflecting resilience, creativity, and the lasting impact of stories born from real lives.
News from FASS
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Dean's Message to the FASS community and friends 鈥 Spring 2026
FASS Dean Dr. Jennifer Andrews reflects on the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Q&A with FASS Grad: Maya Bellamy
Maya graduated with a BA with Honours in International Development Studies
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Read, Watch and Listen to FASS
Books, articles, and more featuring folks from the FASS community.
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FASS News and Community Updates
News/updates that would be of interest to greater community.
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FASS faculty year鈥慹nd announcements
Award winners and retirees
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The 2026 FASS Class 鈥 Convocation Wrap鈥慤p
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences celebrate our newest graduates