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Violet Paul appointed Special Advisor on Indigenous Affairs at MSVU

Posted: 24 October 2023

Uncategorized | Announcements

Mount Saint Vincent University alumni Violet Paul, BA, LLB has been appointed the new full-time Special Advisor on Indigenous Affairs at MSVU. She began in the role on October 10, 2023. Supporting Indigenous student success…


Status Quo Challenger: Tyler Simmons

Posted: 23 October 2023

Uncategorized | Community engagement

Achieving academic success and leaving a lasting mark on the MSVU community through his dedication to extracurricular activities, passion for education, and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of others. Hometown North Preston, NS Program…


Status Quo Challenger: Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal

Posted: 23 October 2023

Uncategorized | Community engagement

Has dedicated her professional life to empowering and encouraging girls and women to carve their own paths in the traditionally male-dominated fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Hometown Cape Town, South Africa Currently…


Status Quo Challenger: Samantha Rioux

Posted: 23 October 2023

Uncategorized | Community engagement

Hometown PEI Currently Living In Halifax MSVU Program of Study MA in Child and Youth Study MSVU Grad Year 2021 Samantha’s MSVU Experience “The support and guidance I have received at the Mount have been…


Status Quo Challenger: Dr. Joël Dickinson

Posted: 23 October 2023

Uncategorized | Community engagement

Passionate about education and dedicated to providing students with access to quality education and impactful experiences, with a strong commitment to supporting the growth and development of women and underrepresented communities in Halifax. Joël’s MSVU…


Status Quo Challenger: Jessie Jollymore

Posted: 23 October 2023

Uncategorized | Community engagement

Innovator and advocate for racialized youth and those at risk of food insecurity. Founder and Executive Director of Hope Blooms, a youth-led social enterprise and registered charity located in the inner city of Halifax, Nova…


Status Quo Challenger: Cheyenne Hardy

Posted: 23 October 2023

Uncategorized | Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

Known for her highly committed and impressive track record of community leadership, advocacy, dedication to helping others, and academic success. Hometown and current town: Dartmouth, NS Program of Study Bachelor of Child and Youth Study…


MSVU celebrates fall 2023 graduates, honorary degree recipient

Posted: 22 October 2023

Uncategorized | Alumni

Mount Saint Vincent University celebrated more than 550 graduates from 19 countries during its fall 2023 convocation ceremonies on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Students crossed the stage from arts, science, education, and professional programs to…