Severe weather conditions anticipated this week
Posted: 20 September 2022
Uncategorized | Announcements
To the campus community: As you are likely aware, Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement advising that Hurricane Fiona is expected to bring severe weather to Halifax and the rest of Nova Scotia later…
Why women’s studies programs in Canada are more important than ever
Posted: 20 September 2022
Arts | Uncategorized | Research
Jacquie Gahagan, Mount Saint Vincent University; Adwoa Onuora, Mount Saint Vincent University, and Tegan Zimmerman, Mount Saint Vincent University As we witness the reversal of women’s rights worldwide, it’s clear that women cannot become complacent…
MSVU student’s artwork the subject of short film premiering at Atlantic International Film Festival
Posted: 15 September 2022
History | Community engagement
MSVU student Megan Pegg is a talented needle felting artist whose work has been showcased at the university’s Art Gallery. This weekend, her work will once again be in the spotlight. Megan’s artwork is the…
Holiday this Monday, September 19
Posted: 14 September 2022
Uncategorized | Announcements
Dear MSVU students, faculty and staff, The Federal and Provincial governments have designated Monday, September 19, 2022 a one-time holiday to mark the day of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. The Province has indicated that…
Q&A with MSVU alumnus Sean Joudry, senior government advisor
Posted: 13 September 2022
Public Policy Studies | Alumni
MSVU education prepares alum to advise government leaders “MSVU’s Public Policy Studies program offers a great mix of economics and political studies along with the internship component of the program – it is very unique.”…
Health of former youth in care could be bolstered by stronger tuition waiver programs
Posted: 13 September 2022
Education | Research
Jacquie Gahagan, Mount Saint Vincent University; Dale Kirby, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Krista C Ritchie, Mount Saint Vincent University, and Kristyn Anderson, Dalhousie University In-depth interviews with former youth in care described barriers and challenges…
Food insecurity during COVID-19: 2SLGBTQ+ people talk about challenges and support
Posted: 13 September 2022
Applied Human Nutrition | Research
Phillip Joy, Mount Saint Vincent University Approximately one-third of 2SLGBTQ+ young people who participated in a nutrition study noted that they did not have any support systems in place to help them with their nutritional…
Documentary about Mi’kmaw Elder Sister Dorothy Moore to premiere at 2022 Atlantic Film Festival
Posted: 9 September 2022
Education | Research
The film was produced by MSVU professor Dr. Mary Jane Harkins. The Atlantic Film Festival has recently announced that its 2022 roster of films will include the documentary Sister Dorothy Moore: A Life of Courage,…
Welcome and welcome back to MSVU – A message from the President
Posted: 8 September 2022
Uncategorized | Announcements
A message to MSVU students, faculty and staff: I am so excited to be starting out this new academic year with all of you! September always brings back a sense of potential for me! With…
Top 10 MSVU student experience updates for fall 2022
Posted: 6 September 2022
Uncategorized | Student Life
A message from Keltie Jones, PhD, Associate Vice-President, Student Experience at MSVU Welcome and welcome back, MSVU students! There’s been so much happening at MSVU over the past several months. Lots to fill you in…