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.…
TD Bank Group donates $500,000 to MSVU for Indigenous students and programming
Posted: 20 June 2019
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Raymond Sewell performing the Mi’kmaw Honour Song At an event held at the Wikuom on the Mount Saint Vincent University campus today, June 20, 2019 – the eve of National Indigenous Peoples’ Day – TD…
MSVU signs Dimensions Charter, commits to improving equity, diversity and inclusion in research
Posted: 12 June 2019
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On behalf of Mount Saint Vincent University, Dr. Mary Bluechardt, President and Vice-Chancellor, recently signed the federal government’s new Dimensions Charter focused on increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in research. Signing the Charter indicates the…
Upcoming panel to explore Black justice
Posted: 4 June 2019
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El Jones, current Nancy’s Chair in Women’s Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University will host a panel presentation titled “Imagining Black Justice” on Monday, June 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. in rooms 105/106 of…