25 Year of Nancy’s Chair
Posted: 17 December 2012
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On Sunday, March 6, the Mount will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its Nancy’s Chair in Women’s Studies. The event, hosted by Dr. Ramona Lumpkin, President and Vice Chancellor of the Mount, is also part…
Therapy Dog helping Mount students combat stress
Posted: 12 December 2012
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Cuddles from Oscar proving popular at the Mount Last year, the Mount’s Counselling Services staff welcomed a new member to their team – Oscar, a 3-year-old Shi Tzu therapy dog certified through St. John’s Ambulance.…
Mount grad facilitating big opportunities for international students
Posted: 11 December 2012
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Ashley Jane Chow traveled from Kuala Lumpur to find a new home at the Mount There’s that famous saying that says it’s the journey, not the destination. Ashley-Jane Chow might argue that it’s both. Ashley-Jane…
Mount Chancellor Awarded Diamond Jubilee Medal
Posted: 10 December 2012
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S. Donna Geernaert and Sisters of Charity recognized for contributions At a special ceremony on December 8, the Mount’s Chancellor, Sister Donna Geernaert, was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal on behalf…
International student embraces co-op opportunities
Posted: 6 December 2012
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Student shares advice at Mount’s Diversity Dialogue In Russia, Anastasia Knyazeva knew she wanted to find an academic program that would provide her with the chance to be creative and interact with many different kinds…
Mount hosts regional symposium on outdoor play
Posted: 30 November 2012
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Shifting the Tides on Outdoor Play aims to improve health outcomes for youth Halifax, NS – Researchers, community partners, and health promotion experts gathered at the Mount on Thursday for a one-day symposium aimed at…
Mount grad puts research into action for the elderly
Posted: 26 November 2012
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An interest in gerontology led to hands-on research In her late teens and early 20s, Thea Brown spent a lot of time volunteering with organizations such as Meals on Wheels and adult day programs, projects…
Mount students “Putting the Bias Back in the News”
Posted: 21 November 2012
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Big opinions led to the new Bluenose Bias webcast Mount students Joshua Robin Young and Sean Joudry have created a webcast called the Bluenose Bias, and the show holds true to its namesake. The Bias…
Mount Opens Doors to Celebrate Unique Research Partnership
Posted: 15 November 2012
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On November 13, Mount Saint Vincent University (the Mount) invited the Halifax community to celebrate a unique research partnership between the Mount and the continuing care community as part of the Association of Universities and…
Mount President elected to AUCC Board
Posted: 2 November 2012
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For Immediate Release Halifax, NS – Mount President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ramona Lumpkin has been elected to the 13-member board of directors of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). As a director…