Read.Watch.Listen

Dal alumni and faculty share their books, television shows, films, webinars and podcasts.

Book

Where Beauty Survived

by George Elliot Clarke (MA’89, LLD’99)

This memoir from poet, novelist, playright, librettist and scholar George Elliot Clarke is the story of long-kept secrets, complicated family life, the stress placed on Black families by white racism, and the unique cultural geography of the Black community in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Podcast

The Docket

with Emilie Taman (LLB’04) and Michael Spratt (LLB ’04)

Hosts Emilie Taman and Michael Spratt discuss the intersection of law, politics and policy and how what happens in the courtrooms and corridors of power affects all of us. Did you know you can order books and more online from the Dalhousie Bookstore? Go to dal.ca/bookstore

Book

On Their Shoulders: The Women Who Paved the Way in Nova Scotia Politics

by Grace Evans (BA’21) and Sarah Dobson (BA’17, JD’20)

Sarah Dobson and Grace Evans co-authored On Their Shoulders, sharing the stories of the first 50 women to serve as MLAs. Sales of the book will benefit the Women in Politics Scholarship, supporting students who identify as women with an interest in a career in politics. podcast

Podcast

Fac Dev Lounge

by Dr. Sarah Gander

Fac Dev Lounge features casual conversations about the facts and opinions that affect development at Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick and beyond.

Program

Safe Space for White Questions

by Ajay Parasram and Alex Khasnabish

Dr. Parasram, assistant professor of International Development Studies and History, encourages friendly and considerate conversation aimed at helping people better understand the impact of existing racial structures. Past sessions can be found on YouTube.

Blog

Novel Readings

by Rohan Maitzen

Since 2007, Dr. Maitzen, associate professor, department of English, has been posting to her blog, sharing her thoughts on all things books, academia, criticism and teaching.