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MSVU Pride Centre – Sensory Hours
Sensory hours will now be hosted at the Pride Centre! Accessible for all students, allies included! Enjoy a high focus environment with the ceiling lights off and warm lights on (individual lamps are available). Minimal chatter, and lowered sensory-friendly music. The perfect environment for studying!
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
MSVU Pride Centre
Demo Days at the MFC – DanceFit
Not sure which program is right for you? Try these for FREE and find out!
7:10 p.m.
Mount Fitness Centre
REGISTER online starting August 26, 2025
Demo Days at the MFC – Weight Training for Beginners
Not sure which program is right for you? Try these for FREE and find out!
11:00 a.m.
Mount Fitness Centre
REGISTER online starting August 26, 2025
Big Picture Mapping with Learning Strategist James Jollymore
Scheduling and organizing our time are essential skills for academic success. In this workshop we will map out the full semester – capturing all deadlines for assignments, tests, quizzes, etc., so nothing is missed.
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
MSVU Pride Centre – Sensory Hours
Sensory hours will now be hosted at the Pride Centre! Accessible for all students, allies included! Enjoy a high focus environment with the ceiling lights off and warm lights on (individual lamps are available). Minimal chatter, and lowered sensory-friendly music. The perfect environment for studying!
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
MSVU Pride Centre
Ask me Anything Station
Mount Mentors are here to answer your questions! Ask us anything or just come by to say hello.
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Seton Link
Job Search On Campus and Off Campus
A practical workshop with everything you need to know about applying to work on campus or off campus.
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
MSVU French Club Meet and Greet
Get to know others in the French program, connect with senior club members and get to know your way around the Language Lab. Enjoy some snacks, bring your friends!
4:30 pm
Seton Academic Center 407
Tradish vs Modern Gaming Tournament at the Indigenous Student Centre
Whether you are modern or traditional gamer come test out your skills in community in our Tradish vs. Modern Gaming tournament. Where students will be playing Mario Kart or the traditional Mi’kmaw game of Waltes. Prizes for our top gamer in each category!
4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Indigenous Student Centre 46 Melody Drive (lower level)
Paint Your Pal
Join us for a night of creativity and fun!
Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to try something new, this event is perfect for everyone. Let your imagination run wild as you paint a portrait of your friend.
No need to worry about artistic skills — just bring your enthusiasm, and we’ll provide all the materials you need. Get ready for a night filled with laughter, creativity, and maybe even a bit of friendly competition!
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
The Rook
Ask me Anything Station
Mount Mentors are here to answer your questions! Ask us anything or just come by to say hello.
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
McCain Atrium
Drop-in Resume Review
Drop by the McCain Atrium to ask Career Services anything about your job search process. Bring your laptop or resume for on-the-spot advice. We’re here to help!
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
McCain Atrium
MSVU Pride Centre – Sensory Hours
Sensory hours will now be hosted at the Pride Centre! Accessible for all students, allies included! Enjoy a high focus environment with the ceiling lights off and warm lights on (individual lamps are available). Minimal chatter, and lowered sensory-friendly music. The perfect environment for studying!
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
MSVU Pride Centre
Workshop: Update Your Resume and Cover Letter
Join our Career Counsellor, Kyla, online for tips on updating your resume and cover letter. Learn the difference between resume formats to make the most of what you have to offer. We’ll talk about helpful formulas for your writing.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
PSYC Society Launch Event
Come meet the PSYC executives at the Rook September 17th from 5:00pm-7:30pm! We will have a meet and greet for students to socialize and ask any questions about the PSYC society, our experiences as Psychology majors or any other questions you may have! Feel free to stick around afterwards for some board games, Nintendo games and drinks available at the bar!
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
The Rook
Demo Days at the MFC – DanceFit
Not sure which program is right for you? Try these for FREE and find out!
6:30 p.m.
Mount Fitness Centre
REGISTER online starting August 26, 2025
Demo Days at the MFC – Bollywood Dance
Not sure which program is right for you? Try these for FREE and find out!
7:30 p.m.
Mount Fitness Centre
REGISTER online starting August 26, 2025
Ask me Anything Station
Mount Mentors are here to answer your questions! Ask us anything or just come by to say hello.
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Library
Workshop: How to Analyze a Job Posting
Learn how to analyze job postings.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
MSVU Pride Centre – Sensory Hours
Sensory hours will now be hosted at the Pride Centre! Accessible for all students, allies included! Enjoy a high focus environment with the ceiling lights off and warm lights on (individual lamps are available). Minimal chatter, and lowered sensory-friendly music. The perfect environment for studying!
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
MSVU Pride Centre
Cross-Society Faculty Meet & Greet
Come out and meet your department’s faculty, and learn more about their societies! Come play some games, engage your professors, and meet students with similar interests.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
The Rook Cafe & Pub
Breaking Barriers: Stories of Resilience and Growth
We invite alumni, students, staff and faculty, and community members to join us for an inspiring panel featuring MSVU alumni who have overcome personal and professional challenges and are now driving change in their communities. Panelists will share reflections on resilience, identity, and the lasting impact of their MSVU experience.
Panel Moderator
Dr. Joël Dickinson, MSVU President and Vice-Chancellor
Our Panelists
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Rosaria Multipurpose Room (MPR)
Read more and register here.
What Students Need to Know About AI at MSVU
This session will discuss various aspects of Generative AI (GenAI), such as what GenAI culture is like at MSVU, how to communicate about GenAI with your professors, ethical uses of AI, and AI and citations, among other topics. Registration is required.
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Demo Days at the MFC – Pilates
Not sure which program is right for you? Try these for FREE and find out!
6:15 p.m.
Mount Fitness Centre
REGISTER online starting August 26, 2025
Study & Snack Fridays
Need a quiet space to get your school work done? Join us at the International Education Centre every Friday afternoon from 12:00–3:00, starting September 19 and running throughout the Fall term. Drop by, get your work done, and free up your weekend!
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
International Education Centre Classroom
MSVU Garden Society Annual Meeting
The garden society is back! Although the community garden is was out of order for the 2025 gardening season due to construction, the society has re-ratified for another academic year and is looking for new members. If you’re interested in being a general member or an executive member for the 2025-2026 school year, join us to get involved.
12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
The pincnic tables outside of the Rook campus pub (Outside Rosaria)
Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk
Meet new people and learn about plants while touring campus! Free food and drinks provided.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Meet at the patio outside of the Rook.
Meet The Trainer
Proper squats demo with Stephanie.
10:00 a.m.
Mount Fitness Centre
Axe Throwing and Pizza with the President
We invite alumni, students, staff and faculty to join us at this year’s Axe Throwing and Pizza with the President! Join fellow MSVU alumni for an action-packed afternoon featuring axe throwing, splatter room fun, and archery. After the activities, wind down with a delicious pizza party and connect with Dr. Joël Dickinson, MSVU President and Vice-Chancellor, in a relaxed, casual setting.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
HaliMac Entertainment Halifax
$20 per person