Dal Fund Stories of Impact
Moving from Curitiba, Paraná Brazil to Halifax, Nova Scotia to study music was a big change for Lucas Hernandes Nascimento (BMus’18). So was the way in which Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts approaches performing arts education. “Our productions have lighting, sound, costumes, accompanists or even an orchestra. With so many moving pieces to a production, it informs you on how to behave as a professional.”
Fountain School PSA (pdf)
The Tamer Tamed. A wedding, a battle, and a lots of sexual inuendo. Join us in this world where harpsichords play Lil Nas X, where wine barrels and kegs bring life to the party, and where weddings turn into rebellions. Bride fights groom, daughter fights father, and tradition fights novelty during the quest for authentic happily ever afters!
SPELL pilot project
As newcomer settlement coordinator for the YMCA, InHae Park noticed she was receiving a large number of requests from Shannex, as an employer, for settlement services. Specifically, help with language skills.
Avon Community Farmers' Market
As Nova Scotians enter a second summer of "new normal" the Avon Community Farmer's Market offers a safe and welcoming way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Vendors hope to feed your soul, locally, and encourage inclusive community connection, one homemade date square at a time.
Photo credit: Karen Cooper
David Rodenhiser
Sporting his first COVID self-administered haircut, Dartmouth resident David Rodenhiser is embracing his time off during the pandemic to explore new creative outlets while deciding his next career move.
Photo credit: David Rodenhiser
2021 Comm. Plan (pdf)
Created with Laura Moore
Thirty Something is a small group of dancers based in Halifax, NS. Each spring, the company puts on a live performance to showcase the work they have done over the past year. This year the show will go on despite the global pandemic, but the company will have to navigate public health rules and restrictions to successfully mount their show.
Hamilton; An American Musical
A case study of communications accommodation theory
The ability for pop culture offerings to find purchase in mass media and even affect the political landscape offers further proof that adjusting your style of speech to the intended audience can get people to listen to the most unexpected of stories.Photo credit: wallpapersafari.com
Finding my Inner Ninja
One day my Ruby girl came to the home school kitchen table dressed in full pink Ninja garb after hearing Classified's "Inner Ninja" on the radio. Talk about a sign.
Position Paper (pdf)
Vaping is a popular choice with teens because it's used as a stress reliever and a socialization opportunity. Unlike smoke breaks, vaping is easy to hide from parents and teachers. As usage rates grow peer pressure informs the decision to start vaping, and quitting seems an unpopular choice.
NSCC news (pdf)
Beat pandemic isolation - connect in Teams to relax
By: Kate Hayter
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