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Distance education celebrating 30 years of flexible, quality education

Posted: 23 October 2012

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Mount focused on flexibility, accessibility By: Alison DeLory, Editor, Folia Montana Note: The following excerpt is condensed from a longer article appearing in the Fall, 2012 edition of Folia Montana, the Mount’s alumnae magazine. When…


Providing the tools to build on a dream

Posted: 19 October 2012

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First year student ambassador sets sights on Navy After spending four years as a cadet, which had her exposed to ships, a deployment to sea and practical ship work, Jenna Marr set her sights on…


Dr. Sheila A. Brown to be named President Emerita

Posted: 17 October 2012

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Distinguished leader served as Mount President from 1996 to 2006 Dr. Sheila A. Brown, President of the Mount from 1996 to 2006, will be named the Mount’s first President Emerita during this fall’s Convocation ceremonies.…


Mount nutrition students impress at international competition

Posted: 26 September 2012

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Mighty Mango drinkable yogurt earns second prize Three Mount students came up big in the Dairy Research Institute New Product Competition over the summer, winning second prize in a talented field for their on-the-go yogurt…



Ruth Goldbloom honoured by friends

Posted: 31 August 2012

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‘Inspiring Woman’ to be recognized at the Mount (Halifax, NS) – The spirit, energy and contributions of Ruth Goldbloom will permanently be recognized thanks to civic leaders Colin MacDonald, Mickey MacDonald and Dr. Howard Conter.…


Tips for New Mount Students

Posted: 17 August 2012

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A letter from 2nd year student, Lucy Fisher. My name is Lucy Fisher and I am entering my second year of public relations here at the Mount. In my first year, I volunteered in the…


At the Mount, ‘Girls Get WISE’ to Science

Posted: 10 August 2012

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Abby Delvallet and Megan Poulton have some particular passions for girls their age. While the 12-year old students from Bedford South Elementary School love watching television and playing with iPads, they are also excited by…


Mount to offer new Mandarin course this fall

Posted: 1 August 2012

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Students encouraged to “make a billion friends” Mount students can now be part of a bigger conversation by learning a new language – Mandarin! According to data gathered by Statistics Canada in 2008, the third…


African research trip provides experience of a lifetime

Posted: 23 July 2012

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Imagine waking up every morning for six weeks on the beautiful western coast of Ghana, Africa. During the day, you learn the rich oral traditions of the local Ghanaian elders and visit traditional shrines of…