New Mi’kmaq language course available at the Mount
Posted: 20 June 2018
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The course begins in September 2018 The Mount is pleased to share that, starting this fall, students can take a new course on campus introducing them to the Mi’kmaq language. The course, titled Conversational Mi’kmaq…
Mount student researcher building history of home economics studies
Posted: 13 June 2018
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The Mount is home to some outstanding student researchers, chief among them History honours student Alishia Berthelet. With the support of assistant professor of Applied Human Nutrition Dr. Jennifer Brady and Librarian (Archives and Scholarly)…
Applied Human Nutrition student awarded top recognition at national food service conference
Posted: 7 June 2018
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The Mount was well-represented last week at the Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals (CAFP) conference in Vancouver which featured the theme “The Evolution of the Foodservice Industry”. Applied Human Nutrition students Kathleen Chan, MSVU CAFP…
Top 5 reasons to study abroad: A student perspective
Posted: 29 May 2018
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We hope you’ve been following Bachelor of Public Relations student Stephanie MacIntosh on her adventures in Austria this year. In case you haven’t, you can read her previous posts here and here. In short –…
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…