Examining equality for women in politics
Posted: 4 November 2009
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Join Alexa McDonough, Mount Interim President and Vice-Chancellor, for a multi-partisan panel discussion on women’s equality in the political realm. A joint initiative among the Mount’s Department of Political and Canadian Studies, Fair Vote Nova…
Mount psychology student wins Women in Science award
Posted: 4 November 2009
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Mount Psychology student, Angel Eastman, has been awarded this year’s Jeanne Sauvé Research Assistantship for Women in Science. The summer assistantship is to mentor and encourage promising female students who are studying in the fields…
Mount recognizes student achievements during spring convocation
Posted: 4 November 2009
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During spring convocation ceremonies at Mount Saint Vincent University on May 14 and 15, over 700 students received their certificates, diplomas and degrees. Forty students also received awards recognizing their diligence and hard work. The…
Lieutenant Governor to present Inaugural Intergenerational Awards at Mount Convocation
Posted: 4 November 2009
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Mount Saint Vincent University is pleased to announce the presentation of the inaugural Lieutenant Governor’s Intergenerational Award at this year’s Convocation. The Honourable Mayann E. Francis, O.N.S., DHumL, will present students Lauren Ostler and Ann…
Fred and Elizabeth Fountain donate to the Mount’s Teaching, Learning and Research Centre
Posted: 4 November 2009
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Mount Saint Vincent University has received a significant boost toward its Building Tomorrow Together capital campaign. Fred and Elizabeth Fountain have generously donated $500,000 to the future Teaching, Learning and Research Centre, the first new…
Mount President named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs
Posted: 4 November 2009
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Mount President and Vice-Chancellor, Kathryn Laurin has been named one of Atlantic Business Magazine’s 2009 Top 50 CEOs. Since joining the University in 2006, President Laurin has spearheaded the development of the University’s strategic plan,…
Two accomplished women to receive honorary degrees
Posted: 4 November 2009
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Mount Saint Vincent University is pleased to announce that Alexa McDonough and Dr. Margaret Somerville are this year’s honorary degree recipients. Their roles in humanitarian and social service, their focus on the progress of the…
First Mount alumnus to be named Top 40 Under 40™ visits the University
Posted: 4 November 2009
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The Mount is thrilled to welcome Simon Kennedy, Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet and Mount alumnus, as its guest speaker at this year’s Alumnae Dinner, Thursday, March 5. The first Mount alumnus to be named…
Mount Academic Plan approved
Posted: 4 November 2009
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Students will have more options for unique programs at Mount Saint Vincent University should all of the proposed changes in the new, approved Academic Plan be implemented. “The plan includes some exciting changes to the…
Governor General Award Winner Visits the Mount
Posted: 4 November 2009
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Media Advisory WHAT: Catherine Banks, 2008 Governor General Award for Drama, visits the Mount.WHEN: Thursday, March 26, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.WHERE: Mount Saint Vincent University, Don McNeil Rm, Rosaria 401Playwright Catherine Banks will be joining students,…