RBC and Centre for Women in Business offering program for young women entrepreneurs
Posted: 20 August 2019
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Since 2017, RBC and the Centre for Women in Business (CWB) at Mount Saint Vincent University have been hosting the Alliance of Young Women Entrepreneurs (AYWE) program to increase the number of young women student…
New Nancy’s Chair emphasizes Indigenous and feminist perspectives in social justice
Posted: 19 August 2019
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Meet Dr. Janet Conway MSVU has long been committed to the advancement of women. It is with great pleasure that our community welcomes another inspiring woman to the role of Nancy’s Chair in Women’s Studies,…
MSVU named pilot institution for new program supporting equity, diversity & inclusion in research
Posted: 15 August 2019
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Mount Saint Vincent University is one of 17 universities and colleges from across Canada – and the only Nova Scotia institution – selected to work with the Tri-Agency Dimensions team to foster increased research excellence,…
A love of teaching worth shedding a tear for: Meet Dr. Kathy Darvesh
Posted: 13 August 2019
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By Donald DeWolfe, MSVU Student “I almost burst into tears,” Dr. Kathy Darvesh said with a smile while reflecting on the emotions she felt at the end of a particularly productive day of research with…
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…