Stop breaking women’s hearts at work: 7 ways to make workplaces better for cardiovascular health
Posted: 8 March 2024
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Research shows women are at higher risk for burnout and psychological, emotional and physical stress in the workplace in comparison to their male counterparts. (Shutterstock) Shannan M. Grant, Mount Saint Vincent University; Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Dalhousie…
Dr. Susan Clark: MSVU Alumna and Co-founder of the Institute for the Study of Women (now AMI)
Posted: 8 March 2024
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In 1973, the first women’s studies course emerged at Mount Saint Vincent University. Led by Dr. Susan Clark, Dr. Rosemary Sampson, and Dr. David Monaghan, it laid the foundation for a revolution of thought. Just…
Kelsey MacDonald: MSVU Alumna, Expert Strategic Communicator, and Women’s Health Advocate
Posted: 7 March 2024
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Kelsey MacDonald decided to attend Mount Saint Vincent University for two reasons: the fact it’s a small school with a “mighty” reputation and its unwavering commitment to the advancement of women. She said that these…
Doreen Crick: MSVU Alumna Unveiling the Hidden Stories of the Caribbean
Posted: 6 March 2024
Uncategorized | Alumni
Born in the sunny island of Saint Kitts in the Caribbean, Doreen’s academic journey took her from the shores of her home country to the windswept landscapes of Nova Scotia, Canada. Doreen graduated from Mount…
MSVU men’s basketball team wins ACAA championship; Women take second
Posted: 4 March 2024
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It was a big weekend for MSVU basketball student-athletes as they fought top rivals at the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association basketball championships held at Holland College. The MSVU men’s basketball team faced the St. Thomas…
Black and Indigenous Speaker Series: Randy Headley on black student representation in research
Posted: 28 February 2024
Uncategorized | Alumni
The MSVU Research Office is pleased to be hosting the next installment of its Black and Indigenous Speaker Series featuring Randy Headley. Randy is the Black Student Support Advisor at MSVSU and a two-time alum of the university…
150 People Profile: Louisa Dolente – Alum, Relationship-builder and Entrepreneur
Posted: 7 February 2024
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Louisa Dolente’s journey from a university student to co-owner of Maria’s Pasta Bar and Pantry was driven by her passion, education, and love for connecting with people. At Mount Saint Vincent University, Louisa embarked on…
Black and Indigenous Speaker Series at MSVU to feature professor Krista Collier-Jarvis
Posted: 6 February 2024
Uncategorized | Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
The MSVU Research Office is pleased to be hosting the next installment of its Black and Indigenous Speaker Series featuring Krista Collier-Jarvis (nekm/she/her). Krista is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at MSVU,…
African Heritage Month 2024
Posted: 1 February 2024
Uncategorized | Announcements
Dear students, faculty and staff, February is African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia (Black History Month in other parts of Canada). This year’s provincial theme for African Heritage Month is: “Our Smiles, Our Joy, Our Resilience as…
150 years in review: Marking a legacy of challenging the status quo
Posted: 31 January 2024
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In 1873, women didn’t have the right to vote in Canada, in fact women weren’t even “persons” yet under Canadian law. But a group of Sisters from the Sisters of Charity Halifax knew that women…