Decreasing Rate but Increasing Severity of Disability Among Elderly Canadians
Posted: 31 January 2012
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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…
Caritas Day Highlights
Posted: 27 January 2012
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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…
Inspiration for teaching, advocacy rooted in Portugal
Posted: 26 January 2012
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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…
Caritas Day offers opportunity to get involved, give back
Posted: 20 January 2012
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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…
Student ambassador offers advice to new students
Posted: 22 December 2011
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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…
Create, Communicate, Collaborate: Symmetry Public Relations
Posted: 22 December 2011
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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,…
The Mount celebrates International Education Week
Posted: 17 November 2011
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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…
Mount grad and educator on a mission to facilitate ‘aha’ moments
Posted: 17 November 2011
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Jada Moshett-Crawford thrives on that ‘aha moment’; that moment when her teaching or math coaching seems to flip a switch in her students’ minds. Jada, originally from Victoria, British Columbia, moved to Halifax when she…
Sheila Fraser and Mary Walsh encourage grads to “speak truth to power”
Posted: 14 November 2011
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(Halifax, NS) More than 340 students joined the Mount Saint Vincent University (the Mount) Alumnae community during two separate ceremonies yesterday. In addition, Sheila Fraser, former Auditor General of Canada, and Mary Walsh, one of…
Mother of four an inspiration to fellow grads, Mount community
Posted: 11 November 2011
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When you first meet Danielle Hartley, upcoming graduate of the Mount’s Bachelor of Public Relations program, mother of four, and the Communications Manager at Membertou Development Corporation, you are instantly captivated and inspired by all…