Dal alumni and faculty share their books, television shows, films, webinars, and podcasts.
1. BOOK
The Halifax Explosion: 6 December 1917, At 9:05 In the Morning
By Dr. Afua Cooper
Halifax poet laureate and Black Studies professor, Dr. Afua Cooper, delves into both the grief and the heroic actions of African Nova Scotians in the aftermath of the explosion.
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2. PODCAST
Frailty in Canada
By Dr. Kenneth Rockwood
Host Avis Favaro of the Canadian Health Information podcast speaks with Dr. Kenneth Rockwood of 麻豆传媒 about the harms of frailty and what we can do to better protect older adults at risk.
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3. BOOK
Saltwater Chronicles
By Lesley Choyce
The poet and creative writing professor has published his 100th book, which details the 鈥渆veryday disasters and discoveries that shape a life.鈥�
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4. EXHIBIT
Botanica Tirannica
By Dr. Jonathan Ferrier
Dr. Ferrier is participating in a new exhibition that explores the prejudicial history of plant naming at Koffler Arts in Toronto. Botanica Tirannica opened May 30 and runs until October 20, 2024. Dr. Ferrier is acting as Indigenous Botanical Content Lead and is working with Brazilian artist Giselle Beiguelman on a display of living plants in the Koffler Arts Gallery.
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5. BOOK聽
Under the Weather: Reimagining Mobility in the Climate Crisis
By Stephanie Sodero (MES鈥�01)
Severe weather disrupts human mobility, including driving and flying, and our reliance on fossil-fueled modes of transportation alters the climate, in turn worsening weather. The book offers recommendations on how communities can shift their relationship with mobility in light of a changing climate.
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6. BOOK聽
Dictionary of Fine Distinctions: Nuances, Niceties, and Subtle Shades of Meaning
By Eli Bernstein (BA鈥�09)聽
Ever wondered about the difference between a 鈥榤aze鈥� and a 鈥榣abyrinth?鈥� Described as 鈥渁 neurotic鈥檚 treasury of commonly confused objects, ideas, and words,鈥� Eli Bernstein鈥檚 light-hearted dictionary is illustrated by New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck.
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This story appeared in the聽DAL Magazine Spring/Summer 2024聽issue. Flip through the rest of the issue using the links below.