Q&A with MSVU alumnus Duan Ash, athlete, coach and lawyer
Posted: 21 July 2022
Uncategorized | Alumni
MSVU varsity alum gives back on the court while growing his legal career: “MSVU really did change my life” Lawyer Duan Ash is a former member of the Mount Mystics Men’s Varsity Basketball Team and…
Researcher Amplifying the Voices of Black Nova Scotian Families and Educators
Posted: 15 July 2022
Child and Youth | Research
Challenging Anti-Black Racism in Early Childhood Environments Black children in Nova Scotia are experiencing an opportunity gap in the early childhood period (1-5 years) that can impact their mental and physical wellbeing, academic achievement, and…
Q&A with MSVU alumna Courtney Williams, educator extraordinaire!
Posted: 14 July 2022
Child and Youth | Alumni
“Education is about building relationships, inspiring students to be risk takers, and reinforcing the importance of lifelong learning.” You could say Courtney Williams is something of an expert when it comes to studying at Mount…
A note from MSVU’s new President and Vice-Chancellor
Posted: 6 July 2022
Uncategorized | Announcements
To MSVU students, faculty and staff: Well, it’s official – I am so proud to be marking my first week as President and Vice-Chancellor of Mount Saint Vincent University! Since mid-June, I packed my car…
Sharing Food and Nutrition History and the Mi’kmaq Gift of Multiple Perspectives
Posted: 30 June 2022
Applied Human Nutrition | Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Prepared By: Megan Churchill, Internship Education Program, Mount Saint Vincent University and University Relations – Communications & Marketing. Thanks (Wela’lin) to all those who attended this important event and engaged in active co-learning On June…
New funding for MSVU researchers recognizes excellence in science research
Posted: 28 June 2022
Science | Biology | Awards
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) recently announced new investments to help create world-firsts in knowledge, including new grants for three Mount Saint Vincent University faculty: Dr. Chérif Matta, Dr. Derek…
Compassion in health care reduces health inequality for 2SLGBTQ+ people
Posted: 28 June 2022
Applied Human Nutrition | Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Phillip Joy, Mount Saint Vincent University; Andrew Thomas, Mount Saint Vincent University, and Megan Aston, Dalhousie University Compassion is more than being nice and can be viewed in many different ways. Philosophers, religious leaders and…
Marking Pride Month 2022
Posted: 27 June 2022
Uncategorized | Announcements
Dear MSVU community, Pride Season is upon us in Canada, a time during which a variety of events take place that bring the 2SLGBTQIA+* community and allies together to celebrate the impact of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.…
Older lesbians are the keepers of a rich history of the lives of women who love other women
Posted: 20 June 2022
Gender Studies | Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Jacquie Gahagan, Mount Saint Vincent University and Denyse Rodrigues, Mount Saint Vincent University Many older lesbians sought out invisibility, they called each other “friends” or “career girls” or “not the marrying kind.” These terms worked…
Top honours for MSVU athletes and coaches at CCAA Hall of Fame awards
Posted: 17 June 2022
Uncategorized | Athletics
The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) inducted eight new members into its Hall of Fame this week, and half of them were from MSVU! The CCAA Hall of Fame class of 2022 included the following…