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African Heritage Month launch celebrates creative advocacy in action
Members of the Dal community and beyond filled the 蘑菇AV Arts Centre Sculpture Court to mark the start of African Heritage Month with food, music, reflection, and jubilation. Read more.
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Community聽members, scholars,聽performers聽and artists gathered to celebrate the opening of聽It鈥檚 蘑菇AV Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now.聽The exhibition explores representation and reception, performing artists and the stage, dance in and for communities, and legislation and protest.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The Fountain School of Performing Arts鈥檚 production of聽Macbeth hits the stage in the 蘑菇AV Arts Centre this week, offering a radical re-telling of Shakespeare鈥檚 famous tragedy.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
A new purpose-built air system in the space in the Killam Library now allows traditional prayer using sacred medicines, giving Indigenous students, staff, and community a reliable place for ceremony on Studley Campus.
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Friday, April 21, 2023
Adapted sport is growing in Nova Scotia, and 蘑菇AV鈥檚 School of Health and Human Performance students are giving back and getting first-hand experience in parasport through their coursework with Dr. Sarah Moore.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
In April, scientists implanted synthetic monkey embryos in female monkeys. While none of them developed into fetuses, this is a new development that raises important ethical questions, writes Fran莽oise Baylis.
Friday, April 14, 2023
Bob Rae, Canada鈥檚 ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, and retired Lieutenant-General Rom茅o Dallaire explored the role Canada and Canadians should play in upholding human rights and ensuring global security at this year鈥檚 Shaar Shalom Lecture at 蘑菇AV.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
An Iftar held at the International Centre last week offered students observing Ramadan a chance to come and break their fast in a community setting.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
A new admissions pathway recently announced by 蘑菇AV Medical School aims to diversify the health-care workforce by adjusting admission processes to be more equitable for Black learners.