MSVU Olympians ready to make waves in Paris: Meet Sloan MacKenzie and Michelle Russell
Posted: 17 July 2024
Applied Human Nutrition | Athletics
The Paris Olympics are just around the corner, and here at MSVU we’re getting set to cheer on two of our own! Sprint paddler Sloan MacKenzie (canoe) will be making her first trip to the…
Community discussion about food insecurity among LGBTQ+ Nova Scotians
Posted: 15 July 2024
Applied Human Nutrition | Research
On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Mount Saint Vincent University researcher Dr. Phillip Joy, together with colleagues from Feed Nova Scotia, will present the results of their recent research about food insecurity among LGBTQ+ Nova Scotians. This event…
Re-reading Alice Munro in the light of the secrets she kept and pain she caused
Posted: 15 July 2024
English | Research
Re-reading Alice Munro in the light of the secrets she kept and pain she caused Carrie Dawson, Mount Saint Vincent University This week, Canadians heard about the enormity of Andrea Skinner’s suffering, following sexual abuse by…
MSVU student Isai Estey travels to the United Nations to speak of an inclusive future
Posted: 9 July 2024
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MSVU student Isai Estey travelled to the United Nations in June to appear as a panelist for the event: The intergenerational transfer of knowledge towards an inclusive future – A tribute to Steven Estey. A recording…
Dr. Mary Rita Holland appointed as the 18th Nancy’s Chair in Women’s Studies
Posted: 4 July 2024
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To the MSVU community I am pleased to share the news that Dr. Mary Rita Holland has been appointed the next Nancy’s Chair in Women’s Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University. With a CV that…
Sharing a passion for the sea with youth
Posted: 27 June 2024
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June is Ocean month, with June 8 marking World Ocean Day each year. Dr. Shane Theunissen, an Associate Professor in the department of Child and Youth Study, brings his love of the sea into the…
Announcing MSVU’s new AVP People and Culture
Posted: 26 June 2024
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To the MSVU community, I am pleased to introduce you to Chris Hattie who is the successful candidate in the university’s search for an Associate Vice-President of People and Culture. For many, this will be…
MSVU pledges continuation of EDIA in research initiatives: Dimensions update
Posted: 24 June 2024
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Earlier this year, university participants in the Federal government’s Dimensions program learned that funding for the initiative has not been renewed. Dimensions was a collaboration of the three federal granting agencies to foster equity, diversity,…
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day
Posted: 21 June 2024
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June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day – an opportunity for education, celebration and reflection. About National Indigenous Peoples Day (source: Government of Canada) For generations, many Indigenous groups and communities have celebrated their culture…
MSVU Chemistry graduates shine at ChemCon 2024: Ailish Sullivan and Erin Wiggins celebrated
Posted: 20 June 2024
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MSVU science programs are taught by world-leading experts and provide exceptional access to undergraduate research opportunity. It should come as no surprise then that some of the best students in science call MSVU their university…