Second Annual Teaching Excellence Awards presented at 2018 spring convocation
Posted: 23 May 2018
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Celebrating outstanding teaching At the Mount’s 2018 spring convocation, the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning (SCOTL) announced the recipients of the 2018 Mount Saint Vincent University Teaching Excellence Awards. The President and Vice-Presidents’ Advanced…
Spring convocation celebrates achievements of students, faculty and honorary degree recipients
Posted: 18 May 2018
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Mount Saint Vincent University (the Mount) celebrated approximately 600 graduates from 29 countries during spring convocation ceremonies held in Halifax, Nova Scotia on May 17 and 18. Students crossed the stage from arts, science, education,…
A quest for knowledge and understanding: The story of John R. Sylliboy
Posted: 17 May 2018
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Today, John R. Sylliboy is living his best life. He’s in a loving relationship with his partner, Darrin, has moulded a career he’s passionate about, and this May, he’ll graduate from Mount Saint Vincent University…
Shattering biases: Mount student with autism triumphs over challenges
Posted: 16 May 2018
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Although the day is foggy and damp, Jamie Coolen’s refreshingly honest energy lights up the room. Having just come from a test (that she’s happy to report she “thinks went well”) and gotten back a…
Focused on the finish line
Posted: 16 May 2018
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This convocation will be a family affair for young couple Jessica and Malcolm Gillis. When they both cross the stage this May, they will celebrate not just their new degrees, but also the supportive partnership…
Mount statement in response to concerns raised regarding First Nations history course
Posted: 15 May 2018
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At a meeting at Mount Saint Vincent University earlier today, held at the request of History professor Dr. Martha Walls, there was a thoughtful discussion about the concerns raised on social media and recent media…
Valedictorian Pamela Lovelace’s journey of persistence and passion
Posted: 14 May 2018
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A master of multi-tasking, Pamela Lovelace will graduate this May with a Master of Education degree in Lifelong Learning. In addition to graduating, she is also a full-time project manager at the Dalhousie School of…
Research opportunity taking valedictorian Kathleen Chan across the world
Posted: 14 May 2018
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Kathleen Chan’s time at Mount Saint Vincent University is far from over, but she will close her undergraduate chapter as valedictorian of her convocation ceremony on Thursday, May 17, 2018. Originally from Burlington, Ontario, Kathleen…
Dr. Joan Turner receives top honour from child life professional association
Posted: 4 May 2018
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Dr. Joan Turner, Associate Professor of Child and Youth Study at Mount Saint Vincent University today received the 2018 Distinguished Service Award from the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP). The Award was presented at…
Dr. Jessie-Lee McIsaac named Tier II Canada Research Chair in Early Childhood, Diversity and Transitions at the Mount
Posted: 3 May 2018
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The Government of Canada today announced that Dr. Jessie-Lee McIsaac has been appointed Tier II Canada Research Chair in Early Childhood: Diversity and Transition at Mount Saint Vincent University. The five-year appointment carries an award…