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…
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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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…