NS universities launch legal action regarding suspended student teacher practicums
Posted: 1 February 2017
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HALIFAX, NS — Today, five universities across Nova Scotia (Acadia, Cape Breton, Mount Saint Vincent, St. Francis Xavier and Sainte-Anne) launched legal action against the Nova Scotia’s Teachers Union (NSTU) in the Supreme Court of…
Support for students, faculty and staff affected by U.S. travel restrictions
Posted: 1 February 2017
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A message from Mount president Dr. Ramona Lumpkin Together with universities across Canada, Mount Saint Vincent University is deeply concerned about an executive order issued in the United States that prevents individuals from seven countries…
“On the edges and spaces in between”
Posted: 27 January 2017
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New Geek Society uniting students across campus There’s a new society at the Mount that’s piquing the interest of students across programs. The Mount Saint Vincent University Geek Society started as an initiative to gather…
Let’s talk about mental health
Posted: 25 January 2017
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At the Mount, we understand that the journey through university can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you’re having trouble managing time, dealing with relationship issues, stressed about exams or coping with depression and/or anxiety,…
How to spend your Caritas Day (January 25, 2017)
Posted: 24 January 2017
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Six ways to spend #CaritasDay2017 Caritas Day is fast approaching! This day of community service was established by the Sisters of Charity to show their appreciation to the people of Halifax who helped out after…
The art of challenging convention
Posted: 23 January 2017
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Mount professor teaches the value of the abnormal When professor Dr. Randi Warne describes the Mount’s Cultural Studies program, the passion in her voice is evident. She is a charismatic ambassador for this distinctive interdisciplinary…
A different point of view
Posted: 17 January 2017
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New psychology professor teaches students to challenge the status quo New psychology professor, Chrissy Lackner believes the study of psychology is one of the most applicable disciplines to real-life. “Life is messy and different people…
Walking With Our Sisters – K’jipuktuk / Halifax opens to the public
Posted: 14 January 2017
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Memorial in Halifax January 14 to February 1, 2017 The Walking With Our Sisters Planning Committee today marked the opening of the K’jipuktuk (Halifax) memorial installation at the Art Gallery at Mount Saint Vincent University.…
Living for life-long learning
Posted: 11 January 2017
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Master’s student Justin Creamer finds a learning community at the Mount Justin Creamer can easily be considered a student-expert on the university journey. At just 23, he is currently working on his second Master’s degree…
Dr. Mary Bluechardt to become the President and Vice-Chancellor of Mount Saint Vincent University
Posted: 5 January 2017
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Mount Saint Vincent University’s Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mary Bluechardt as the 13th President and Vice-Chancellor of the Mount effective July 1, 2017. Dr. Mary Bluechardt is an…