Queer Literature and Culture – New course at MSVU
Posted: 24 July 2019
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By Dr. Karen Macfarlane and Dr. Diane Piccitto (English Department) The English Department is pleased to introduce a new queer-centred course to our offerings in time to recognize the 2019 Halifax Pride Festival. Dr. Karen…
MSVU faculty receive new funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Posted: 23 July 2019
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On July 17, 2019, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, announced an investment of more than $285 million for 6,900 researchers and graduate students across Canada through the Social Sciences and Humanities…
Announcement of new Vice-President Administration
Posted: 22 July 2019
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Message to the MSVU Community from President Bluechardt I am writing to share the great news that Mustansar Nadeem will be joining Mount Saint Vincent University as Vice-President Administration on September 9, 2019. Mustansar is…
Marking Pride Week 2019 at MSVU: A message from Dr. Mary Bluechardt
Posted: 19 July 2019
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To the MSVU community, This week marks the kick-off of the 2019 Halifax Pride Festival. Tomorrow, members of the MSVU community will proudly participate in the Pride Parade. All of our Pride week efforts –…
MSVU researcher encouraging open and meaningful gender expression in children
Posted: 17 July 2019
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As pre-primary rolls out across the province, there is renewed emphasis on early childhood policies and programs that promote inclusivity. For researchers like Dr. Sarah Reddington of the Mount’s Child & Youth Study department, it’s…
MSVU food systems researcher recognized for her outstanding public service
Posted: 16 July 2019
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Dr. Patty Williams, Director of the Food Action Research Centre (or FoodARC) at Mount Saint Vincent University and Professor in the department of Applied Human Nutrition, was recently named the 2019 recipient of the Canadian…
NSERC-Promo Science Summer camp blends Indigenous and Western science for youth
Posted: 10 July 2019
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Camp grew from a relationship between Sipekne’katik First Nation, Pictou Landing First Nation, and faculty at MSVU A ceremony held at the Wikuom on the Mount Saint Vincent University campus on Monday, July 8, 2019…
ACOA announces new $2.1 million investment in Centre for Women in Business at MSVU
Posted: 9 July 2019
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A note from Dr. Mary Bluechardt, President and Vice-Chancellor, Mount Saint Vincent University: “I am delighted by the wonderful support of the Centre for Women in Business (CWB) announced by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency…
From new student to “Emerging Leader Award” winner in one year: Meet Raf Mikhael Peligro
Posted: 3 July 2019
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Meet Raf Like most students graduating from high school, Raf Mikhael Peligro was excited to experience all that the world has to offer. But unlike most students, he decided to start his post-secondary journey by…
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre and MSVU to launch new university access program
Posted: 24 June 2019
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The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre and Mount Saint Vincent University are pleased to be launching a pilot of a new university access program designed to support Aboriginal students in achieving their education and career goals.…