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…
Mount grad to be rewarded with lengthy Co-Curricular Record
Posted: 11 November 2011
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Many students are involved in and around the Mount campus, helping to make a difference for their fellow students. For Teaghan (Tia) Larkin, involvement and dedication earned her the Student Experience Award at the A.…
Three-time Mount graduate credits lifelong learning for continued success
Posted: 11 November 2011
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Stephanie Hale of Westville, Nova Scotia, will soon become a graduate of the Mount’s Master of Education program. But Stephanie has been a member of the Mount community for much longer than a degree warrants…
‘Open Doors’ celebration in Evaristus a success
Posted: 10 November 2011
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Mount Saint Vincent University (the Mount) recently celebrated the completion of the renovations in Evaristus Hall at the ‘Open Doors’ in Evaristus reception on Monday, November 7. The $3.4 million renovations resulted in state of…
Former Auditor General and iconic Canadian comedian to be honoured
Posted: 8 November 2011
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(Halifax, NS) – They both spent the best part of the last decade holding prominent public figures to account but their respective fields of endeavour could not be more different. Sheila Fraser, former Auditor General…
Erin Careless – Valedictorian Profile
Posted: 6 November 2011
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Erin Careless arrived on the Mount’s doorstep with a suitcase full of experience. Born in Halifax, NS, Erin tried her hand at massage therapy and travelled to waitress at a pub in England before deciding…
Brianna MacDonald – Valedictorian Profile
Posted: 6 November 2011
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Passion is at the heart of every move Brianna MacDonald makes. This 22-year old student from Bedford, Nova Scotia, is graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration – Honours. Brianna’s personality shone through while volunteering…
Australian advocate of drama in schools to visit Halifax
Posted: 31 October 2011
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(Halifax, NS) One of Australia’s top educators will be in Halifax this week to talk about how she’s collaborating with an Oscar-winning actress to create a greater focus on arts in the general school curriculum.…
Dr. Ken Bain to ‘teach teachers’ in public lecture
Posted: 28 September 2011
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(Halifax, NS) – On Thursday, September 29, Mount Saint Vincent University (the Mount) will welcome Dr. Ken Bain, historian, educator, and author of the international best-seller What the Best College Teachers Do for an interactive…