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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…



Learning through experience

Posted: 22 December 2016

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“I felt at home the second I stepped foot on this campus.” These are the words of Mount Public Relations student Elizabeth (Liz) Duff. Although she’s only halfway through her undergraduate degree, Liz has packed…


Holiday Message from Dr. Ramona Lumpkin

Posted: 21 December 2016

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“There’s been no time at which our commitment to social justice has been more important.” At the Mount, we are privileged to be members of a supportive and creative community, one open to innovation and…


Mount professor recognized for her leadership in public relations

Posted: 15 December 2016

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On December 8, 2016, the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) announced the addition of 12 new Fellows to its College of Fellows, among them Associate Professor in the Communications Studies at the Mount Dr. Amy…


Mount students translating nutrition knowledge for university community

Posted: 13 December 2016

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Student Yuka Yamazaki wins popular vote at infographics fair The World Wide Web is replete with nutrition myths and misinformation. Fortunately, translation of nutritional science to evidence-based practice is a skill that Applied Human Nutrition…


Alexa McDonough Institute receives Human Rights Award

Posted: 12 December 2016

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Award recognizes work in human rights, social justice and advocacy This past Saturday, December 10th – International Human Rights Day – the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission presented its annual Human Rights Awards at an…


A key support for students on their academic journey

Posted: 8 December 2016

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“Students are the reason why I do what I do.” It took 12 years and a new role to lead the Mount’s new Registrar back to campus. A 2015 graduate of the Mount’s Master of…


Mount alumna dedicates her career to supporting victims of crime

Posted: 5 December 2016

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For Mount alumna Dr. Verona Singer (BA ’80), the issue of violence against women has driven a career. Currently the head of the Halifax Regional Police Victim Services Unit, Verona works daily to support victims…


No risk, no reward

Posted: 2 December 2016

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Meet Dr. Hany Kim To say that Tourism and Hospitality Management Assistant Professor Dr. Hany Kim is passionate about travel would be an understatement. From Egypt to Jerusalem to Greece and Australia, Dr. Kim has…