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Posted: 20 February 2012
In 2008, Emily Burke was the captain of her high school soccer team in New Waterford, a small town in Cape Breton. She was an esteemed student, president of the student council, a member of…
Posted: 9 February 2012
New Building to be Named in Honour of Margaret Norrie McCain Halifax, NS – Margaret McCain’s announcement today of her $2.25 million donation to Mount Saint Vincent University was received with cheers and applause by…
Posted: 2 February 2012
It may be the start of something wonderful. A collaborative partnership between Mount Saint Vincent University (the Mount), the Centre for Entrepreneurship Education & Development (CEED) and Dalhousie University has resulted in Social Enterprise for…
Posted: 31 January 2012
A recent study conducted by researchers at Mount Saint Vincent University (the Mount) and Université de Montréal reveals that the overall rate of disability of older Canadians has decreased; but, the proportion with more severe…
Posted: 27 January 2012
On January 25 the Mount celebrated Caritas Day, a day of caring founded by the Sisters of Charity. In 1951, after a devastating fire destroyed Mount Saint Vincent College, the surrounding community reached out to…
Posted: 26 January 2012
In the office of Dr. Fernando Nunes, Assistant Professor in the Department of Child and Youth Study, hangs a framed photo of two old and weatherbeaten wooden doors. At first glance, the photo appears to…
Posted: 20 January 2012
On January 25, members of the Mount community will participate in a day of caring, also known as Caritas Day. In 1951, the Mount found itself searching for a place to go after a devastating…
Posted: 22 December 2011
Lucy Fisher, a first year Bachelor of Public Relations student, is also a member of the Mount’s Student Ambassador program. The program aims to provide current students the opportunity to share their experiences with future…
Posted: 22 December 2011
In most universities you can find groups of students, each with their own distinct interests that make them intricately unique. Unfortunately though, many don’t have the opportunity to act on their creative visions. But then,…
Posted: 17 November 2011
Mount Saint Vincent University has joined over 100 countries across the globe to support and celebrate International Education Week during the week of November 14-17. For the Mount, a number of events are focusing on…