Mount Research Award winner’s work in chemistry recognized as “monumental” by colleagues
Posted: 14 June 2017
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Dr. Chérif F. Matta, Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics at the Mount, was recently announced as the 2017 recipient of the Mount Saint Vincent University Research Excellence Award. The award…
Wikuom (wigwam) to be raised on campus
Posted: 12 June 2017
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MEDIA ADVISORY (Halifax, NS) June 12, 2017 – On June 12 and 13, a wikuom (wigwam) will be installed on the Mount Saint Vincent University campus as a new space for Indigenous gathering and education.…
Passion plus education leads to dream job
Posted: 30 May 2017
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Applied Human Nutrition grad now nutrition counsellor for elite athletes If someone had told Luke Corey five years ago that he would be working as a performance dietitian for EXOS, a world-leader in human performance,…
First-ever Teaching Excellence Awards presented to three faculty members at spring convocation
Posted: 25 May 2017
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Celebrating outstanding teaching At the Mount’s 2017 spring convocation, the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning (SCOTL) announced the recipients of the first-ever Mount Saint Vincent University Teaching Excellence Awards. The President and Vice-Presidents’ Advanced…
Catherine Woodman receives award for Exceptional Volunteer Service from the Mount’s Board of Governors
Posted: 24 May 2017
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“Catherine Woodman is a passionate advocate, a fierce leader, and a remarkable ambassador, mentor, and friend – to name but a few. It gives me great, great pleasure to see her recognized for her volunteer…
Spring convocation celebrates achievements of students, faculty and honorary doctorates
Posted: 19 May 2017
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Mount Saint Vincent University celebrated more than 600 graduates from 18 countries during spring convocation ceremonies held in Halifax, Nova Scotia on May 18 and 19. Students crossed the stage from Arts, Science, Education, and…
Science Communication student named Mount valedictorian
Posted: 16 May 2017
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“I really feel that science communication is needed now more than ever in Canadian society and students who choose this path will have significant impact across the globe.” Rachel Witt will be a long way…
Mount faculty receive NSERC Promoscience funding for new program
Posted: 16 May 2017
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New community SciMath program to engage girls and Aboriginal youth A new initiative by Mount Saint Vincent University faculty, a Community SciMath program, has received funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of…
MA Education student named Mount valedictorian
Posted: 15 May 2017
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Adrian Downey demonstrates a deep passion for human rights and Indigenous issues Adrian Downey, of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is an extremely well-rounded and passionate student. In fact, his academic experience extends far beyond his own…
History (Honours) student named Mount valedictorian
Posted: 15 May 2017
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Janet Mills has “enriched the lives” of History faculty and fellow students during her time at the Mount To Mount History student and valedictorian Janet Mills, there is a truly fascinating, personal quality to history…