Newly named Professor Emeritus Brent King reflects on a “tremendous honour”
Posted: 3 November 2013
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Instructor of public relations writing for 26 years, King’s commitment to his students, peers and the university is unwavering. When Mount President Ramona Lumpkin called Associate Professor of Public Relations Brent King to tell him…
Valedictorian Nadia Masad uses real-life experiences to learn, give back
Posted: 3 November 2013
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Masad’s journey to self-acceptance an inspiration Honours sociology/anthropology graduate Nadia Masad, 23, began designing and conducting experiments when she was a teenager, entering stores in different outfits to determine whether sales associates treated her differently…
Mount to recognize Maureen Kempston Darkes, Mary Simon with honorary degrees at Fall Convocation
Posted: 29 October 2013
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The Mount will recognize the achievements of more than 375 students during Fall Convocation ceremonies on Sunday, November 3. Graduates will be joined by two outstanding leaders as honorary degrees are bestowed on Maureen Kempston…
Learners and leaders to unite at the Mount’s 39th Annual Business & Tourism Conference
Posted: 16 October 2013
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Conference program aims to bring course work to life (Halifax, NS) On Thursday, October 17, the 39th Annual Business & Tourism Conference will connect university students with the best in Atlantic business. Experienced CEOs, human…
Three generations inspired by innovation
Posted: 15 October 2013
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Like her mother and grandmother, Stephanie Peters left Dominica to get the education she needed to follow her dreams Born and raised on the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica, Stephanie Peters grew up surrounded by…
Multimedia learning kit guiding Canadians through contemporary Aboriginal issues to launch October 15
Posted: 11 October 2013
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(Halifax, NS) – As part of Mi’kmaq Awareness Month, Mount Saint Vincent University (the Mount) will launch a new learning kit shedding light on what it’s like to grow up Aboriginal, and what other young…
Mental Health First Aid program creating a network of allies at the Mount.
Posted: 3 October 2013
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30 staff, students, and faculty now certified as Mental Health first responders Staff, students and faculty at the Mount are stepping up in support of those with mental illness. Through Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)…
The Mount’s 13th Nancy’s Chair prepared to champion women’s issues in Nova Scotia
Posted: 1 October 2013
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Dr. Deborah Stienstra will encourage diverse perspectives in women’s studies Diversity, solidarity, and leadership are three key concepts Dr. Deborah Stienstra will encourage as Mount Saint Vincent University’s new Nancy’s Chair in Women’s Studies. As…
Part-time student balances the boardroom and the classroom
Posted: 24 September 2013
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After taking distance courses, Juli Grady is back on campus Juli Grady keeps a journal where she tracks what she’s grateful for and what she hopes to accomplish. One item in particular stuck out as…
Student, Instructor, Volunteer: Alison DeLory mixes it up at the Mount
Posted: 17 September 2013
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Children’s Author encourages students to be innovative Alison DeLory has learned a lot at the Mount and in many different roles. The native Haligonian has been a student, instructor, and volunteer with the Mount…