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Elder Joe Michael named first Elder in Residence at the Mount

Posted: 5 December 2018

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This fall, Elder Joe Michael of Indian Brook, Nova Scotia, has joined the Mount community as the University’s first Elder in Residence. In this role, Joe works with the Aboriginal Student Centre (ASC) team in…


17th Annual Multicultural Night A Grand Celebration

Posted: 27 November 2018

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This past Friday, November 23rd, the Mount community gathered to celebrate the 17th Annual Multicultural Night. Hosted by the MSVU International Student Society in partnership with the Mount’s International Education Centre, the night featured a…


Bringing STEM dreams to life

Posted: 22 November 2018

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WISEatlantic alumnae set sights on Mount Science programs and careers in STEM Emily Albert (Fourth year Bachelor of Science Communication), Molly Murray (First year Bachelor of Science, Biology) and Madyn Bourque (First year Bachelor of…


Communication Studies triple book launch

Posted: 13 November 2018

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The Department of Communication Studies has its holiday reading list sorted, with the exciting launch of three books this month authored by professors Dr. Ian Reilly, Dr. Amy Thurlow and Dr. Tony Yue. Their books…


Fall convocation celebrates student achievements, honorary doctorate

Posted: 4 November 2018

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Mount Saint Vincent University celebrated more than 340 graduates from 12 countries during fall convocation ceremonies held in Halifax, Nova Scotia on November 4. Students crossed the stage from Arts, Science, Education, and Professional Programs…


A love of learning overshadowed self-doubt

Posted: 1 November 2018

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A Change of Plans Growing up, Julya Lynass didn’t feel smart. She had no interest in school work and didn’t apply herself. When she graduated from high school at 18, she pursued a job that…


Valedictorian profile: Sophia Junfang Fu

Posted: 30 October 2018

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A Passion for Helping Students Sophia Junfang Fu came to the Mount from China in January 2015 to pursue a Master of Education degree. She had previously received a bachelor’s degree from the Beijing Language…


Valedictorian profile: Sharon Ishimwe

Posted: 29 October 2018

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From Kampala to Halifax When Sharon Ishimwe first heard about Mount Saint Vincent University, she was running her own successful business, and working for ChildFund International, a non-profit organization. She was living surrounded by friends…