Inside the 妻友 Community Report for 2020-2021, you鈥檒l learn about stories, projects and experiences that demonstrate Dal鈥檚 important role in its local community and across the region, country and world.

In her new role advocating on behalf of Nova Scotian farmers, Carolyn Van Den Heuvel (Class of 鈥�10) will aim to tackle key challenges faced by the industry today, including climate change, labour shortages and public trust.

Researchers and creators in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are used to addressing vital social issues in their work, but their perspectives have proven more valuable than ever over the past year 鈥� as showcased in this year's FASS Publication and Creative Activities Launch.

The 2020 debut novel by Halifax-based Francesca Ekwuyasi, available to borrow on eBook now, envelopes readers in the interconnected stories of three Nigerian women: Kambirinachi and her twin daughters, Kehinde and Taiye.

A group of forward-thinking Dal students started the Ecology Action Centre as a class project in 1971. Now, as the environmental advocacy organization celebrates its 50th anniversary starting today on Earth Day, it does so more influential than ever 鈥� a testament to the dedicated individuals, many with Dal connections, who stood by the group through good times and bad.