Mount Fall Convocation celebrates students, honorary degree recipients
Posted: 29 October 2012
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Graduates urged to make a difference Halifax, NS – On October 28, more than 340 students graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University (the Mount) with a wide range of degrees in Arts, Science, Education, and…
Mount to Honour Leaders in Human Rights and Medicine
Posted: 25 October 2012
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For Immediate Release Halifax, NS – The Mount will honour local leaders in the fields of human rights and medicine as part of this year’s Fall Convocation. Convocation ceremonies will be held October 28 in…
Valedictorian Profile: Jennifer Whytock, BA, BEd, MEd
Posted: 24 October 2012
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On October 28, Jennifer Whytock will graduate with a Masters degree in Education, focusing on supporting learners with diverse needs and exceptionalities. Born in Calgary Alberta, Jennifer moved to Dartmouth Nova Scotia at a young…
Valedictorian Profile: Dayle Eshelby, BA
Posted: 24 October 2012
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This native of Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, has triumphed to find her place as a community-minded change activist. Dayle Eshelby is also a cherished daughter, friend, mother and now university graduate who radiates understated pride…
Distance education celebrating 30 years of flexible, quality education
Posted: 23 October 2012
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Mount focused on flexibility, accessibility By: Alison DeLory, Editor, Folia Montana Note: The following excerpt is condensed from a longer article appearing in the Fall, 2012 edition of Folia Montana, the Mount’s alumnae magazine. When…
Providing the tools to build on a dream
Posted: 19 October 2012
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First year student ambassador sets sights on Navy After spending four years as a cadet, which had her exposed to ships, a deployment to sea and practical ship work, Jenna Marr set her sights on…
Dr. Sheila A. Brown to be named President Emerita
Posted: 17 October 2012
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Distinguished leader served as Mount President from 1996 to 2006 Dr. Sheila A. Brown, President of the Mount from 1996 to 2006, will be named the Mount’s first President Emerita during this fall’s Convocation ceremonies.…
Mount nutrition students impress at international competition
Posted: 26 September 2012
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Mighty Mango drinkable yogurt earns second prize Three Mount students came up big in the Dairy Research Institute New Product Competition over the summer, winning second prize in a talented field for their on-the-go yogurt…
Mount international development team strengthening institutions abroad
Posted: 7 September 2012
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For almost 35 years, Dr. Andrew Manning has worked abroad with the Mount’s international development team to strengthen institutions in need. Originally from North-East England, Dr. Manning crossed the ocean to complete his PhD at…
Ruth Goldbloom honoured by friends
Posted: 31 August 2012
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‘Inspiring Woman’ to be recognized at the Mount (Halifax, NS) – The spirit, energy and contributions of Ruth Goldbloom will permanently be recognized thanks to civic leaders Colin MacDonald, Mickey MacDonald and Dr. Howard Conter.…