Annual Summer Job Fair sees largest employer turn-out yet
Posted: 4 November 2009
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Even in light of the economic instability, more employers than ever are turning out for the Halifax Career Fair’s Summer Job Fair. More than 60 local national and international recruiters will gather at the Cunard…
RBC provides link to the future
Posted: 4 November 2009
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RBC, a long-standing supporter of Mount Saint Vincent University, has again endorsed the University with a contribution to the Mount’s capital campaign that will help “link” the Mount to its future. RBC’s $200,000 donation to…
Dr. Mary Lyon appointed Acting Vice-President Academic
Posted: 30 September 2009
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Dr. Mary Lyon has been appointed Acting Vice-President Academic commencing September 1, 2009. Dr. Lyon brings close to thirty years of teaching and administrative experience to this position, having served as the Mount’s Dean of…
The Mount welcomes Interim President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Alexa McDonough
Posted: 30 September 2009
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The Mount community welcomes Dr. Alexa McDonough as the interim president and vice-chancellor of Mount Saint Vincent University. An advocate for peace and international development, Alexa joins us from an extensive 30-year background in political…
Mount students to receive scholarships from the Canadian Hospitality Foundation
Posted: 30 September 2009
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Four Mount students have been recognized by the Canadian Hospitality Foundation (CHF) for their dedication to the tourism industry. The Tourism and Hospitality Management students will each receive a scholarship from CHF to go toward…
Mount student doubles his success thanks to distance education
Posted: 30 September 2009
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At the age of seven, Mount Saint Vincent University student Ryan Cochrane dreamed of becoming a world class kayaker. Since then, the 26-year-old native of Windsor, Nova Scotia has been paddling hard to turn his…
Mount opens residence to NSCC students
Posted: 30 September 2009
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Mount Saint Vincent University is pleased to announce that we will be opening our Assisi Hall residence to Nova Scotia Community College students for the upcoming academic year. Assisi Hall is a co-ed, dorm-style building,…
Healthy or Hungry?
Posted: 30 September 2009
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According to a new study released today, many Nova Scotians cannot afford to eat nutritiously. The 2008 food costing report Cost and Affordability of a Nutritious Diet in Nova Scotia reveals a significant segment of…
From Halifax to Australia: Recent Mount grad appointed Brisbane Student Ambassador
Posted: 30 September 2009
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Mount Saint Vincent University alumnae Maria McDougall wasted no time after graduating with distinction in May 2008. Her degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management with a concentration in Tourism Development and her love for travel…