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We have wonderful stories to tell at the Mount and we are dedicated to sharing them with the world.
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TEDxMSVU returns February 11, 2016

Posted: 1 February 2016

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On Thursday, February 11, 2016, nine inspiring speakers from the local community will take to the stage at Mount Saint Vincent University for 2016’s edition of TEDxMSVU. This year, presenters from a variety of organizations…


Students put socially responsible business ventures to the test

Posted: 28 January 2016

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The fifth annual Social Enterprise for a Day Conference (SE4D) will be held this January 28 (starting late afternoon) and 29 at Mount Saint Vincent University. This year, Credit Union Atlantic (CUA) has joined the…


From Blake to Byron and beyond

Posted: 27 January 2016

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New English professor at the Mount cites studies in literature as a springboard into a world of opportunity When Assistant Professor Diane Piccitto is teaching her students about literature from the Romantic period, not only…


Advocating for Mental Health

Posted: 21 January 2016

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Smallwood making big impact as board member, fundraiser Social media has the power to convey, connect and make possible a conversation that otherwise may go unsaid. For Anastasia Smallwood, a 2nd year Bachelor of Public…



Putting the pieces together

Posted: 18 January 2016

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Teaching in Kenya inspires graduate studies in Educational Foundations Ask Harriet Johnston about her experiences living and teaching in Kenya, and she’s happy to tell you about her accomplishments, but she’s equally quick to add…


Mission ImPULSEible 2016 edition: The United Nations Year of the Pulses

Posted: 12 January 2016

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Student food product development competition takes on special significance during UN International Year of Pulses UPDATE (Feb. 25): Mount students take third place at national Mission ImPULSEible competition Mount students Lisa Cook and Hailey Madill…



Supporting Syrian refugees

Posted: 21 December 2015

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Many of us have been thinking about how the Mount community can best support incoming Syrian refugees. Recently, a group of students, faculty and staff came together at the Mount to discuss how best we…


From the Mount to Munich: Brainwaves in Mental Health

Posted: 17 December 2015

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Mount Saint Vincent University Psychology professor and researcher Dr. Derek Fisher exudes pride and enthusiasm as he talks about the great strides his students and colleagues at the Mount are making in science. “I do…