Pop-up gallery at the Mount sheds light on migrant experiences
Posted: 13 November 2013
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Participatory photography project helps immigrants document, reflect upon, and share their experiences as newcomers to Nova Scotia. On Thursday, November 14, the Mount will showcase the lives of newcomers to Nova Scotia through a pop-up…
Mount President Honoured with Women of Excellence Award
Posted: 7 November 2013
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Dr. Ramona Lumpkin, President and Vice-Chancellor of the Mount, was recognized for her lasting contributions to the field of Education and Research at the 24th Progress Women of Excellence Awards hosted in Halifax on November…
The Mount celebrates students, faculty and honorary doctorates at Fall Convocation
Posted: 4 November 2013
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More than 385 students from 14 countries graduated from Arts, Science, Education, and professional programs at Mount Saint Vincent University’s Fall Convocation on Sunday. Retired General Motors executive Maureen Kempston Darkes and Inuit rights advocate…
Valedictorian Melina Kennedy an educator and lifelong learner who stays focused on her students
Posted: 3 November 2013
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Finding a sense of community in her classes has inspired Kennedy to ‘pay it forward’ Melina Kennedy, 27, says she didn’t necessarily plan on becoming a teacher. She was volunteering at a Boys & Girls…
Newly named Professor Emeritus Brent King reflects on a “tremendous honour”
Posted: 3 November 2013
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Instructor of public relations writing for 26 years, King’s commitment to his students, peers and the university is unwavering. When Mount President Ramona Lumpkin called Associate Professor of Public Relations Brent King to tell him…
Valedictorian Nadia Masad uses real-life experiences to learn, give back
Posted: 3 November 2013
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Masad’s journey to self-acceptance an inspiration Honours sociology/anthropology graduate Nadia Masad, 23, began designing and conducting experiments when she was a teenager, entering stores in different outfits to determine whether sales associates treated her differently…
Mount to recognize Maureen Kempston Darkes, Mary Simon with honorary degrees at Fall Convocation
Posted: 29 October 2013
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The Mount will recognize the achievements of more than 375 students during Fall Convocation ceremonies on Sunday, November 3. Graduates will be joined by two outstanding leaders as honorary degrees are bestowed on Maureen Kempston…
Learners and leaders to unite at the Mount’s 39th Annual Business & Tourism Conference
Posted: 16 October 2013
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Conference program aims to bring course work to life (Halifax, NS) On Thursday, October 17, the 39th Annual Business & Tourism Conference will connect university students with the best in Atlantic business. Experienced CEOs, human…
Three generations inspired by innovation
Posted: 15 October 2013
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Like her mother and grandmother, Stephanie Peters left Dominica to get the education she needed to follow her dreams Born and raised on the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica, Stephanie Peters grew up surrounded by…
Multimedia learning kit guiding Canadians through contemporary Aboriginal issues to launch October 15
Posted: 11 October 2013
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(Halifax, NS) – As part of Mi’kmaq Awareness Month, Mount Saint Vincent University (the Mount) will launch a new learning kit shedding light on what it’s like to grow up Aboriginal, and what other young…