Can I make a difference and make money? The future of business and doing good
Posted: 20 November 2019
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Article contributed by Laurie Cook, MSVU Faculty with the Nonprofit Leadership Program in the Department of Business & Tourism, and President of the Canadian CED Network (CCEDNet)For many young people, the question “Can I really…
MSVU student’s story spotlights difference donors make
Posted: 15 November 2019
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This National Philanthropy Day (November 15), we’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to MSVU donors and supporters. Thanks to you, countless MSVU students – like science student Tammy Lauritsen – are realizing their…
New Business & Tourism Lab Instructor fosters immersive and inclusive learning experiences
Posted: 13 November 2019
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Meet Jennifer Guy A two-time graduate of Mount Saint Vincent University (BSc in Applied Human Nutrition and MEd, Studies in Lifelong Learning), Jennifer Guy is no stranger to the MSVU community. Prior to starting in…
Responding to racist posters on campus
Posted: 8 November 2019
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Last Friday, the MSVU campus community awoke to racist posters on the exterior of Evaristus Hall and nearby wikuom. They were removed quickly. MSVU President Dr. Mary Bluechardt responded swiftly, writing to students, faculty and…
MSVU cross country running team big winners at ACAA championships
Posted: 6 November 2019
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The Mount Saint Vincent University Mystics cross country running team had an incredibly successful showing at this year’s ACAA Cross Country Running Championships on November 2, taking home several awards, including a first-place win for…
Award-winning research spotlights the issue of housing insecurity for older women in Halifax
Posted: 5 November 2019
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Kelly O’Neil is a researcher, writer, advocate and artist. And she’s blended these skills beautifully in one stand-out graduate thesis. As a woman in her late 50s, Kelly experienced living with a low income and…
Fall convocation celebrates achievements of students, faculty and honorary degree recipients
Posted: 3 November 2019
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“Our graduates are ready to lead like no others.” – President Bluechardt Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) celebrated approximately 380 graduates from 18 countries during fall convocation ceremonies held in Halifax, Nova Scotia on November…
MSVU President Dr. Mary Bluechardt named to Universities Canada Board of Directors
Posted: 30 October 2019
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Dr. Mary Bluechardt, President and Vice-Chancellor of Mount Saint Vincent University, was named a member of the Universities Canada board of directors today (October 30) during the association’s fall membership meeting in Ottawa. Dr. Bluechardt…
Career Week is coming to MSVU’s Business & Tourism department!
Posted: 30 October 2019
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Career Week is a long-standing tradition in MSVU’s Business and Tourism program and an excellent chance to learn from the pros. Through a series of panels, students get to hear from experts in their fields…
Meet Valedictorian Kandi-Lee Crooks-Smith
Posted: 28 October 2019
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A Caribbean connection Kandi-Lee Crooks-Smith and her family moved from Jamaica to Canada two years ago so she could come to Mount Saint Vincent University and pursue a Master of Arts degree in Education, Studies…