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A Celebration of the Humanities ‑ Inaugural Conference

Posted by GHO Admin on April 5, 2016 in Events

Dates: May 6-8, 2016


This two-day conference to be held at Dalhousie University will become an annual event that celebrates the diverse and exciting field of medical humanities. The conference opens with a concert on Friday evening, entitled: “Music, the Best Medicine”, featuring choirs, vocal groups, band and individual performers from both Dalhousie University campuses. The conference itself will run from Saturday morning until Sunday at lunchtime.

Location

  • Music, the Best Medicine concert: May 6 - Faith Tabernacle, 6225 Summit Street, Halifax, NS
  • Presentations/panel discussions/posters: May 7-8 - Halifax location: Theater A; videoconferenced to New Brunswick (key note speaker to be confirmed)
  • Archibald Gold Headed Cane Awards dinner: May 7 - Marriott Harbourfront, 1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax, NS

No cost to attend the academic conference May 7-8. However registration is required.

For more information please visit the conference webpage.