Mount professor breaking ground on the problem of climate change for plants
Posted: 20 January 2015
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From agriculture to horticulture, Dr. Qaderi’s work stands to influence several sectors Dr. Qaderi is the recipient of a new grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund, announced January 20,…
A Message from President Ramona Lumpkin
Posted: 16 January 2015
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Investigation of alleged code of conduct violation concluded Last week, we advised that we were investigating an allegation of a potential code of conduct violation by a part-time instructor. These matters are normally dealt with…
Mount alumna encourages empathy
Posted: 13 January 2015
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Stefanie Shute inspires change at Empathy Factory By Janessa Mayo, Mount Public Relations student Mount alumna Stefanie Shute, BA ’11, is president of an organization with an exceptional mandate – the Empathy Factory. As the…
“Nun, Chancellor and Doula: Sister Joan O’Keefe busier than ever” — CBC
Posted: 12 January 2015
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At our most recent convocation (November 2014), the Mount welcomed a new Chancellor, Sister Joan O’Keefe. Sister Joan was elected Congregational Leader of the Sisters of Charity-Halifax in July 2014 and in that role also…
Holiday message from Dr. Ramona Lumpkin, President and Vice-Chancellor
Posted: 22 December 2014
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To the Mount community, It is hard to believe that the fall semester is already behind us. This time of year, we naturally look back on the months past and also look ahead with anticipation.…
Lessons take root for Mount student working on organic farm
Posted: 18 December 2014
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Q&A with Applied Human Nutrition student Esther Adsett Esther began her studies in the Mount’s Applied Human Nutrition program in September of 2011 and is expected to graduate in 2016. And though she hasn’t yet…
‘Tis the season of giving for Mount alumna Rhonda Harrington (BPR ’90)
Posted: 15 December 2014
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By Amy Callahan, Mount Public Relations student It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Halifax and once again The Salvation Army’s bells are ringing with their holiday season fundraisers underway. Behind the scenes…
Small university offers big opportunities
Posted: 10 December 2014
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Exploring universities? #get2knowthemount Thinking that you might want to Be a Mount Student? Read on to learn more about what makes a Mount education unique. Top Ten The Mount offers students the opportunity to…
Family matters at the Mount
Posted: 4 December 2014
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Introducing a new publication just for Mount parents and guardians The transition to university is often a family affair. As students gear up for this exciting next phase of their lives, parents and guardians often…
Dr. Maya Eichler new Canada Research Chair at the Mount
Posted: 28 November 2014
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Dr. Maya Eichler grew up in Vienna, Austria, and came to Canada 15 years ago. She completed both her Master of Arts degree and PhD at York University. Her doctoral studies focused on global gender…