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Faculty of Arts at Saint Mary's University @smuarts.bsky.social · 6d
Unforgetting and the Politics of Representation: Voices from Contemporary Bosnia and Herzegovina | The Forgotten Children of War Association hosted a #Sarajevo book launch in November for Dr. Tatjana Takševa, Chair of @smuenglish.bsky.social. Read more: loom.ly/HIdWkHo. #SMUEnglish #artswithimpact
An image of the book cover for 'Unforgetting and the Politics of Representation: Voices from Contemporary Bosnia and Herzegovina' (Routledge, 2025). Along with the book's title and author, the cover includes an abstract artwork in shades of turquoise and greenish gold. While overseas for her book launch, Dr. Tatjana Takševa of Saint Mary's University also delivered guest lectures at the University of Sarajevo and International Burch University. Her talks opened space for interdisciplinary dialogue on traumatic experiences, collective identity in post-conflict settings, and the role of dialogue in peacebuilding processes. Special focus was devoted to the experiences of children born of war, specifically those born as a result of wartime sexual violence. "The discussions with local faculty and students were deeply meaningful, reaffirming the importance of creating environments where young people and community members can critically reflect on issues shaping contemporary civil society," said Dr. Takševa. A book launch photo with Dr. Takševa at left, reading from her new book. On the right is Ajna Jusić, President of Zaboravljena djeca rata / Forgotten Children of War Association. Also in attendance were research participants whose first-person narratives appear in the book, as well as other survivors, activists, students and scholars. “Their involvement underscored the profound collaborative nature of the project and highlighted the courage of survivors who chose to share their lived experiences,” said Dr. Takševa.
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What is “reconciliation”? The term is everywhere in contemporary politics but its use can be deeply contested. This new course offers analytical tools and an understanding of key debates. Reconciliation & Politics: Canada in Global Context, with Dr. Hannah Wyile. More info: loom.ly/u5sHivg #cdnpoli
A course poster for POLI 4834, with images by Henry Burrows, butupa, jeri leandera, Ken Banks, Sarah Deer and Qyd. Text: Reconciliation & Politics: Canada in Global Context (POLI 4834) Winter 2026 at Saint Mary's University Tuesdays, 4-6:30 p.m. Explore key debates surrounding reconciliation and engage critically with uses of the term in policy and politics. Instructor: Dr. Hannah Wyile
December 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Unforgetting and the Politics of Representation: Voices from Contemporary Bosnia and Herzegovina | The Forgotten Children of War Association hosted a #Sarajevo book launch in November for Dr. Tatjana Takševa, Chair of @smuenglish.bsky.social. Read more: loom.ly/HIdWkHo. #SMUEnglish #artswithimpact
An image of the book cover for 'Unforgetting and the Politics of Representation: Voices from Contemporary Bosnia and Herzegovina' (Routledge, 2025). Along with the book's title and author, the cover includes an abstract artwork in shades of turquoise and greenish gold. While overseas for her book launch, Dr. Tatjana Takševa of Saint Mary's University also delivered guest lectures at the University of Sarajevo and International Burch University. Her talks opened space for interdisciplinary dialogue on traumatic experiences, collective identity in post-conflict settings, and the role of dialogue in peacebuilding processes. Special focus was devoted to the experiences of children born of war, specifically those born as a result of wartime sexual violence. "The discussions with local faculty and students were deeply meaningful, reaffirming the importance of creating environments where young people and community members can critically reflect on issues shaping contemporary civil society," said Dr. Takševa. A book launch photo with Dr. Takševa at left, reading from her new book. On the right is Ajna Jusić, President of Zaboravljena djeca rata / Forgotten Children of War Association. Also in attendance were research participants whose first-person narratives appear in the book, as well as other survivors, activists, students and scholars. “Their involvement underscored the profound collaborative nature of the project and highlighted the courage of survivors who chose to share their lived experiences,” said Dr. Takševa.
December 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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Leisure and the Far Right: Critical Interdisciplinary Interventions | Dr. Paulo Ravecca of SMU and @luccousineau.bsky.social are co-editing this special issue of World Leisure Journal. Submit abstracts by Dec. 15; manuscripts by April 17: buff.ly/rDeeFkM. @cifrs.org @tandfresearch.bsky.social
luccousineau.bsky.social Luc Cousineau @luccousineau.bsky.social · Nov 7
I'm editing a special issue of World Leisure Journal with my friend Dr. Paulo Ravecca.
Our friends at CANSES have posted the call for us (buff.ly/C7oHcif) and you can also find the call here (buff.ly/rDeeFkM).
Check out the cool format we are using where we are calling for interdisciplinary teams!
Submit a Manuscript - CANSES
Submit a manuscript to the World Leisure Journal for a special issue on Leisure and the Far Right: Critical Interdisciplinary Interventions.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Published in @thewalrus.ca, this feature story on stalking includes an interview with #SMUCriminology professor Dr. Diane Crocker. @dianecrocker.bsky.social #criminology #artswithimpact
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When Anastasia Boldiref reported her stalker, police dismissed her terror by asking her to consider what she was wearing. Journalist Sheima Benembarek examines what justice looks like for victims in the gap between the law and lived experience: thewalrus.ca/why-dont-we-take...
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December 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Thesis Defence for a MA in Geography on Mon., Dec. 8 @ 10 a.m. in Loyola 274. Bright Ofori Kwakye will be presenting "Exploring Rental Housing Affordability Issues Among International Students in Halifax, Nova Scotia". Supervisor: Dr. Min-Jung Kwak (SMU); external examiner: Dr. Ren Thomas (Dal).
Thesis Defence for a MA in Geography on Mon., Dec. 8 @ 10 a.m. in Loyola 274. Bright Ofori Kwakye will be presenting "Exploring Rental Housing Affordability Issues Among International Students in Halifax, Nova Scotia". Supervisor: Dr. Min-Jung Kwak (SMU); external examiner: Dr. Ren Thomas (Dal).
December 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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When Irish eyes aren’t smiling: A literary history of national guilt | Book review in @thetls.bsky.social for 'Irish Shame: A Literary Reckoning,' edited by Dr. Seán Kennedy (SMU) and Dr. Joseph Valente (SUNY Buffalo). www.the-tls.com/literature-b... @edinburghup.bsky.social #SMUIrishStudies
When Irish eyes aren’t smiling
National shame is not peculiar to Ireland, but in Ireland it takes, and has taken, some distinctive forms. Historical shame – the title of the short opening section of this collection of essays (by di...
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December 4, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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This winter examine the dynamic nature of the coastal zone and landforms that are created. Join Coastal Geomorphology (GEOG 4413/GEOL 4475).
This winter examine the dynamic nature of the coastal zone and landforms that are created. Join Coastal Geomorphology (GEOG 4413/GEOL 4475).
December 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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A truly insightful analysis of global tensions at COP 30 by SMU Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Patrick Clark.

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COP30: Unilateral Climate Measures and a Multilateral Just Transition - CCPA
As discord and uncertainty continue to characterize the global order, the renewal of multilateral cooperation on climate change proved an uphill battle at COP30 in Brazil, which took place in the Amaz...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Paper proposals are due by December 19 for the 2026 Atlantic Canada Studies Conference, which will be hosted by the Faculty of Arts at UPEI from June 3-5, 2026. #AtlanticCanadaStudies #AtlanticCanada
December 4, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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CFP: Rebellion, Resistance, and Refuge: Slavery and Border-Crossing during the American Revolution, July 9-July 12, 2026, UMass-Amherst

Deadline for Abstracts: Friday, December 19, 2025
Call for Abstracts: Academic Conference - Black Maple
Rebellion, Resistance, and Refuge: Slavery and Border-Crossing during the American Revolution Call for Abstracts: Academic Conference Dates: Thursday, July 9 to Sunday, July 12, 2026 Location: University of Massachusetts, Amherst,...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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In honour of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Canadian Femicide Observatory launched their new "Too True Crime" podcast, with 580 episodes, one for each woman killed by femicide since 2020

New release: tinyurl.com/cfoja2025
Their stories: www.tootruecrime.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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We have a Thesis Defence for a MA in Geography on Monday, Dec 8th. Bright Ofori Kwakye will be presenting "Exploring Rental Housing Affordability Issues Among International Students in Halifax, Nova Scotia". Join us at 10 AM – Loyola 274.
We have a Thesis Defence for a MA in Geography on Monday, Dec 8th. Bright Ofori Kwakye will be presenting "Exploring Rental Housing Affordability Issues Among International Students in Halifax, Nova Scotia". Join us at 10 AM – Loyola 274.
December 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Tuesday is Sip & Chat, as things quickly wind up for this term, come destress with everyone! Gorsebrook from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
December 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Dr. James Steenberg will be presenting "Forest Management for Complex Social-Ecological Systems" on Wednesday, December 3 at 11:30 in AT340. Student lunch will follow. @smuarts.bsky.social @smuscience.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Dr. Bryan Mood presents "Ecozones to Cells: Cross-Scale Approaches to Forest Ecology". Mon., Dec. 1 @ 11:30 am in S310. Student lunch to follow.

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Photo of Dr. Mood standing in the forest. Dr. Bryan Mood presents "Ecozones to Cells: Cross-Scale Approaches to Forest Ecology". Mon., Dec. 1 @ 11:30 am in S310. Student lunch to follow. Forest ecosystems are a critical pillar of Canada’s green future through sustainable land management and carbon sequestration. While the Boreal Forest and Boreal Plain ecozones have been studied extensively, there is still considerable uncertainty on how climate change-driven near-term warming will impact tree-growth and resilience. In the Canadian Prairies, native- and planted-trees present a unique opportunity to explore how boreal tree species may respond to near-term climate change south of their natural range in warmer, drier environments. However, these environments have, until recently, been critically under-studied and -valued. In this talk, I provide an overview of increasingly refined temporal and spatial scales demonstrating mapping of these forest ecosystems, tree-ring applications documenting growth limitations and resilience, and cellular-level applications identifying potential growth risks aimed at supporting sustainable land management. Student lunch to follow after presentation. Monday, December 1 @ 11:30 a.m. in Science 310.
November 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Tonight at 7 pm - join us in room 255 of the Sobey Building at SMU, for an evening with Kate Cayley! #SMUReadingSeries
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The #SMUReadingSeries presents "An evening with Kate Cayley" on November 27. Winner of the Trillium Award, O. Henry Prize and Mitchell Prize for Poetry, Cayley will read from her new novel Property, published by @coachhousebooks.bsky.social. 7 pm in SB 255: loom.ly/bnvuCYY @smuenglish.bsky.social
An event poster with a black-and-white photo of writer Kate Cayley on the left, and a colour image of the cover of her new novel, Property just above her shoulder. The book cover shows an illustration of waves. Text: The SMU Reading Series presents ... An evening with Kate Cayley Winner of the Trillium Award, the O. Henry Prize and the Mitchell Prize for Poetry Cayley will read from her new novel, Property. Thursday, November 27, 2025 7:00 p.m. | Sobey Building, room 255 Admission free | All welcome
November 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Join #HalifaxStorySlam for live storytelling tonight at #HalifaxCentral Library. 🎤 Seven storytellers—including SMU professor Dr. Rohini Bannerjee!—will share true stories on a "Fall" theme. Doors open at 6 pm in Paul O'Regan Hall. Find the full lineup + livestream: halifaxstoryslam.com/live-event
An event poster with illustrations of white falling leaves on a black background. Text: What is a story slam? "Fall" Halifax Central Library, Paul O'Regan Hall Nov. 27, 2025 - 6 pm - free! halifaxstoryslam.com An event poster with a photo of Dr. Rohini Bannerjee, a professor in the SMU Department of Languages and Cultures. Text: Halifax Central Library, Paul O'Regan Hall Nov. 27, 2025 - 6 pm - free! halifaxstoryslam.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Apply by Nov. 30: The Edna and Velma Thomas Kane Writers Award supports SMU students of African Nova Scotian and Black/African descent in the next steps toward their #writing aspirations. Graduating with a BA or BES in 2026? Learn more: loom.ly/lo5R-k0 #KaneWritersAward #SMUAlumni #artswithimpact
Kane Writers Award: Apply by November 30 | SMU News and Events
The  Edna and Velma Thomas Kane Writers Award  supports aspiring writers of African Nova Scotian and Black/African descent. Valued at $30,000, the award will be pres...
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October 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Join us on Friday for the @historysmu.bsky.social Seminar Series, 1-2 pm in MN 219. Dr. Mark Kuhlberg of @laurentianu.bsky.social will present "Killing Bugs for Business and Beauty: Canada's Aerial War Against Forest Pests, 1913-1930". All are welcome, 1-2 pm in MN 219. #SMUHistory #artswithimpact
An event poster with a black-and-white cartoon illustration showing a man laughing while reading a book titled, 'Jokes About the Budworm'. In the background is a cartoon budworm smiling near a sign that says 'Nova Scotia's Forest Resources' near a clearcut.
November 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Need something different for your bulletin board or gift wrapping...try a map. We have maps to give away. We are here in the Burke lobby till 3:45 p.m.
November 27, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Thinking about a career in museums, archives or heritage sites? The Public Humanities and Heritage program at Saint Mary's University might be right for you! Join us for an IPHH Info Session on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2:30-3:30 pm in MN 519. www.smu.ca/iphh #heritage #humanities #artswithimpact
IPHH Info Session Public Humanities and Heritage program Thursday, Nov. 27, 2:30-3:30 pm McNally North 519 at @smuhalifax https://www.smu.ca/iphh The event poster includes an image of handwriting on a historic document.
November 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Tonight at 6:30 pm: All are welcome to #SMUCriminology Professor Robert Wright's class for a guest talk. Sergeant Ray Turner will discuss his 20-year career with Halifax Regional Police, the nature of police work, and tensions that can arise in the politics of policing. More info: loom.ly/lSISDfU
An event poster with a photo of Sergeant Ray Turner in a police uniform. Text: Politics of Policing Guest talk and Q&A Sergeant Ray Turner Halifax Regional Police Wednesday, Nov. 26, 6:30 pm McNally Main 028
November 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Beyond the Degree: Join the SMU Sociology and Global Development societies for a panel discussion exploring where your degree can take you. Tonight, 6-7 pm in SB 265! The speakers are faculty members Rui Hou, Pauline Hoebanx, Karen McAllister and graduate student Cristi Jerez. #artswithimpact
An event poster with a photo of a student writing in a notebook, with a cup of coffee. At this panel discussion, hear from professionals who have done research and work in the fields of sociology and global development.
November 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM