Mental Health First Aid program creating a network of allies at the Mount.
Posted: 3 October 2013
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30 staff, students, and faculty now certified as Mental Health first responders Staff, students and faculty at the Mount are stepping up in support of those with mental illness. Through Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)…
The Mount’s 13th Nancy’s Chair prepared to champion women’s issues in Nova Scotia
Posted: 1 October 2013
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Dr. Deborah Stienstra will encourage diverse perspectives in women’s studies Diversity, solidarity, and leadership are three key concepts Dr. Deborah Stienstra will encourage as Mount Saint Vincent University’s new Nancy’s Chair in Women’s Studies. As…
Part-time student balances the boardroom and the classroom
Posted: 24 September 2013
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After taking distance courses, Juli Grady is back on campus Juli Grady keeps a journal where she tracks what she’s grateful for and what she hopes to accomplish. One item in particular stuck out as…
Student, Instructor, Volunteer: Alison DeLory mixes it up at the Mount
Posted: 17 September 2013
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Children’s Author encourages students to be innovative Alison DeLory has learned a lot at the Mount and in many different roles. The native Haligonian has been a student, instructor, and volunteer with the Mount…
Mount philosophy professor to present at esteemed seminar
Posted: 6 September 2013
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Have you ever asked yourself why the existence of God isn’t more obvious? One Mount professor did, and the results of his thinking have steadily been growing in influence over the past 17 years. Dr. John…
A perfect fit for fearless feminism
Posted: 23 August 2013
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Mount student turns frustration into forward-thinking ‘Spirited’ is just one word to describe Abbey Ferguson, an energetic volunteer and critical thinker heading into her second year in Bachelor of Arts – Women’s Studies. For Abbey,…
Mount nutrition student helping hockey players, researching Alzheimer’s
Posted: 14 August 2013
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A passion for hands-on work led Sarah Montgomery to exciting research Sarah Montgomery is doing what she loves, and doing is a key word for her. After graduating with a Bachelor of Neuroscience from Dalhousie…
Building community with style
Posted: 30 July 2013
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Mount grad brings global style back to her hometown Born and raised in Sydney, Cape Breton, Meghan Finney always knew it was the perfect place to call home. “Cape Breton Island is unique,” Meghan gushes.…
Tailored learning makes studying abroad accessible to students
Posted: 22 July 2013
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Mount professor takes his course outside the classroom –to Amsterdam! Although Alan Brown’s studies have taken him many different places, from California to New Orleans, he is particularly nostalgic for his time at the…
Writers’ Studio lends students mentorship, perspective
Posted: 18 July 2013
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Unique summer course aims to prepare, inspire writers It’s difficult to tell who is the mentor and who is the student in the Writers’ Studio, an innovative summer course with a very hands-on approach to…