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Can online learning be as effective as face-to-face learning?

Posted: 9 November 2020

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An op-ed by Dr. Kathy Darvesh, Acting Director of the Teaching and Learning Centre and Online Learning at MSVU, as originally published in The Chronicle Herald. This debate has been raging for many months on…


MSVU’s 2020 Teaching Excellence Award winners announced

Posted: 6 November 2020

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During Mount Saint Vincent University’s 2020 virtual convocation, Dr. Kathy Darvesh, Acting Director of Teaching and Learning and Online Learning (TLCOL) announced the recipients of the University’s 2020 Teaching Excellence Awards. The President and Vice-Presidents’…




Advancing Education and Affirming Indigenous Identity

Posted: 3 November 2020

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Students benefit from partnership between Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre and MSVU Learning, connection and support are key elements of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre’s transition year initiative, a venture that’s providing Indigenous students with post-secondary…


MSVU holds its first virtual convocation

Posted: 2 November 2020

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Event celebrates all 2020 graduates On Sunday, November 1, Mount Saint Vincent University held its first virtual convocation ceremony celebrating both spring and fall 2020 graduates. The event recognized the academic achievements of almost a…


Meet the MSVU 2020 Valedictorians

Posted: 28 October 2020

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Mount Saint Vincent University will celebrate our amazing Spring and Fall 2020 graduates, including our inspiring Valedictorians, at a virtual ceremony to be held on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 3 p.m. (AT). The ceremony will…


Exploring the origins of Halloween with Dr. Arthur McCalla

Posted: 28 October 2020

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With Halloween just around the corner, we connected with Professor Dr. Arthur McCalla in the Departments of History and Philosophy/Religious Studies to learn more about the origins of this spooky holiday. All Hallows Eve –…



MSVU’s fall 2020 open campus day goes virtual!

Posted: 27 October 2020

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Join MSVU staff, faculty, and future students for the University’s annual fall open house, Open Campus Day. Though the event can’t be held in-person this fall, MSVU is excited to offer a virtual open house…