International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – A message from Delvina Bernard, EDIA Advisor at MSVU
Posted: 21 March 2023
Uncategorized | Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Today, March 21, 2023, is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – a day that serves as a call to action for all of us to actively work to eliminate all forms…
Meet MSVU’s latest co-op student award winners
Posted: 16 March 2023
Business Administration | Awards
Did you know that among Nova Scotia universities, MSVU is home to the longest-standing accredited co-op program (established in 1979) and the second highest number of co-op students? In fact, every program at MSVU now…
Pregnant during the pandemic: Long-term effects and the importance of social support
Posted: 16 March 2023
Psychology | Research
Results of a new study show the need for more, easily accessible mental health and social support services for pregnant and postpartum people and their families. (Shutterstock) Kiera O’Neil, Mount Saint Vincent University and Jennifer…
150 People Profile: Phoebe Smith – Long-time staff member who is the heart and soul of her departments
Posted: 14 March 2023
Cultural Studies
Phoebe Smith came to work at Mount Saint Vincent University on October 28, 1974 for a three-month job, or so she thought at the time. Instead she has stayed “forever.” Phoebe has now worked as…
MSVU researchers awarded $2.5 million in new funding from CIHR
Posted: 13 March 2023
Uncategorized | Research
Halifax, NS – March 13, 2023 – Several MSVU faculty members are recent recipients of new funding totaling more than $2.5 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. CIHR Project Grants Dr. Derek Fisher, Professor and Chair,…
150 People Profile: Cheyenne Hardy – Current student and volunteer extraordinaire
Posted: 10 March 2023
Child and Youth | Student Life
Cheyenne Hardy is a 4th-year student in Child & Youth Study at MSVU with an anticipated graduation of spring 2023. She is known for her highly dedicated and impressive track record of community leadership, advocacy…
150 People Profile: Kay Balite – Alumni and invaluable support for international students
Posted: 9 March 2023
Uncategorized | Alumni
When MSVU international students first touch down in Halifax, Kay Balite is often there to greet them and drive them to their new home away from home. At busy times of the year, she could…
International Women’s Day 2023: Embrace Equity
Posted: 8 March 2023
Uncategorized | Announcements
There’s no disputing that advancement of women remains important. We’ve come a long way in many respects, but there’s still MUCH work to be done. In particular, much work remains when we consider advancement of…
150 People Profiles: Nancy Ruth – Feminist activist and donor who enabled the creation of the Nancy’s Chair in Women’s Studies at MSVU
Posted: 8 March 2023
Uncategorized | Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Nancy Ruth, CM, BA, MA, DipTh, DHumL, is the namesake of the Nancy’s Chair at MSVU and a well-known feminist activist, philanthropist, and former Canadian Senator. Endowed by Nancy, the Nancy’s Chair at MSVU was…
FoodNOW project spotlights food and nutrition needs of those living with HIV and AIDS
Posted: 28 February 2023
Applied Human Nutrition | Research
Increasing collective understanding of the nutrition and food programming needs of those living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in Nova Scotia is the main aim of FoodNOW, an MSVU research…