Helping MSVU students in need
Posted: 5 May 2020
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“I am so happy I could cry! Thank you so much! This means A LOT to me!!! I really needed this!!!” “This is great news and will alleviate some of our family’s financial stress this…
A message from MSVU President Bluechardt – Your mental health matters
Posted: 4 May 2020
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May 4 to 10, 2020 marks Mental Health Week in Canada. Hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) during the first full week in May, Mental Health Week is a valuable opportunity to remind…
Mount Mystics go virtual with their 2020 athletics awards celebration
Posted: 30 April 2020
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The Mount Mystics celebrated their 2019-20 varsity season on Wednesday, April 8 with their first-ever virtual awards presentation, dubbed Best of the Blue – Athletics Awards. This year’s season witnessed an unusual wrap-up due to…
Here to help: Centre offering online advising and learning support
Posted: 29 April 2020
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Centre for Academic Advising and Student Success offering same suite of stand-out advising and learning supports online The Centre for Academic Advising and Student Success (or CAASS) at MSVU has one goal: seeing students thrive…
MSVU biology professor Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal receives funding from Canadian Space Agency to study bone density loss
Posted: 28 April 2020
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Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal, Professor of Biology at Mount Saint Vincent University, and NSERC Atlantic Chair for Women in Science and Engineering, has received a grant for $150 000 from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), through…
New study exploring pandemic impacts on infant feeding
Posted: 27 April 2020
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Applied Human Nutrition assistant professor and researcher at Mount Saint Vincent University Dr. Kyly Whitfield has launched a new study of possible changes to how Nova Scotians are feeding their babies during the pandemic. Dr.…
Community condolences and supports – A message from the President
Posted: 20 April 2020
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It is with a very heavy heart that I write to you to connect about the unfathomable tragedy that struck Nova Scotia this past weekend. This event has brought devastation to so many. Nova Scotia…
Canada Research Chair in Early Childhood at MSVU studying pandemic impacts on Maritime families
Posted: 15 April 2020
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The Early Childhood Collaborative Research Centre at Mount Saint Vincent University is launching a new survey (today, April 15) to study the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Maritime families with young children. The aim…
Dr. Christine McLean on the importance of play for children during the pandemic
Posted: 14 April 2020
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Let the children play: 4 reasons why play is vital during the coronavirus “Now that we’re spending so much time at home, I predict that it won’t be just our houseplants and pets that will…
MSVU President establishes new student relief fund to support students affected by COVID-19 pandemic
Posted: 1 April 2020
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In keeping with the tradition of caring and commitment to community upon which Mount Saint Vincent University was founded – and which remains at the core of the University today – MSVU has established a…