New Dean of Arts & Science at MSVU: Meet Dr. Carrie Dawson
Posted: 8 August 2019
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Dr. Carrie Dawson joined the Mount Saint Vincent University community as the new Dean of Arts and Science on August 1, 2019. Dr. Dawson came to MSVU from Dalhousie University where she was Associate Professor…
New Vice President Academic & Provost at MSVU: Meet Dr. Julie McMullin
Posted: 6 August 2019
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Vice-President Academic and Provost Dr. Julie McMullin began her new role at Mount Saint Vincent University on August 1, 2019, bringing with her a wealth of relevant experience from her former positions as a senior…
Does ice cream really cool you down?
Posted: 29 July 2019
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With the steamy days of summer upon us, what better way to cool down than with a delicious ice cream cone, right? Sadly, wrong. Unfortunately, ice cream doesn’t have quite the cooling effect we think…
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…