The Mount receives award recognizing its dedication to student career development
Posted: 18 June 2015
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We are pleased to share that the Mount is this year’s recipient of the Educational Institution Recognition Award from the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE). This annual award recognizes one educational institution…
(Re)Building inclusive societies
Posted: 10 June 2015
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Experts in disability and global development to gather in Halifax June 22 to 24, 2015 From Monday, June 22 to Wednesday, June 24, 2015 researchers, practitioners, activists and policy makers in disability and global development…
Publishing expert sees opportunity for Canadian writers, publishers
Posted: 5 June 2015
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Cynthia Good to lead course at the Mount on issues and practicalities in publishing Cynthia Good, former President and Publisher at Penguin Books, describes the book as a “perfect feat of engineering.” While the finer…
Rooted in the real world
Posted: 4 June 2015
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MPR grad knows the value of academic research Natalie Doyle Oldfield knows the value of research. This Master of Public Relations graduate and recipient of the Mount Saint Vincent University Senate Award of Distinction has…
New McCain Centre celebrates the contributions of women
Posted: 29 May 2015
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On May 29, 2015, Mount Saint Vincent University marked the opening of its new Margaret Norrie McCain Centre for Teaching, Learning and Research. The first building on a Canadian university campus dedicated to the accomplishments…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Mount to open first building on a Canadian university campus dedicated to the accomplishments of women
Posted: 25 May 2015
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New McCain Centre opens Friday, May 29 What: Join the Mount Saint Vincent University community as we celebrate the opening of the new Margaret Norrie McCain Centre for Teaching, Learning and Research – the first…
Atlantic ConnecTions Conference Encourages Women in Science, Engineering, Trades & Technology to ACT!
Posted: 22 May 2015
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According to 2011 Statistics Canada data, only 26.9% of people working in natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics are women, though women make up 48% of the Canadian workforce. The Atlantic ConnecTions Conference aims to advance…
#Euromaidan—History in the Making
Posted: 21 May 2015
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From November 2013 to February 2014, Mount Saint Vincent University post-doctoral fellow and faculty member Tamara Krawchenko (Family Studies & Gerontology) watched news reports of Ukraine’s Euromaidan protests in “horror and awe.” Today Dr. Krawchenko…
Spring convocation celebrates achievements of students, faculty and honorary doctorates
Posted: 15 May 2015
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Mount Saint Vincent University (the Mount) celebrated approximately 600 graduates from 22 countries during spring convocation ceremonies held in Halifax, Nova Scotia on May 14 and 15. Students crossed the stage from Arts, Science, Education,…
Mount Saint Vincent University to host U.S. expert in literacy and educational equity
Posted: 11 May 2015
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Free public lecture with Dr. Susan Neuman Education (P-12), and in particular developing student math and literacy skills, are hot topics in Nova Scotia currently, following the provincial government’s release of its Education Action Plan.…