MSVU scientist celebrated as one of Nova Scotia’s best and brightest
Posted: 24 November 2022
Biology | Awards
Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal, Professor of Biology and NSERC Atlantic Chair for Women in Science and Engineering at Mount Saint Vincent University, was named the recipient of the 2022 Professional of Distinction Award at the annual Discovery…
MSVU and King’s welcome first Auntie in Residence
Posted: 23 November 2022
Uncategorized | Announcements
Kjipuktuk/Halifax, NS – Mount Saint Vincent University and the University of King’s College are pleased to welcome Emily Pictou-Roberts as the first Resident Nsukwi’ (Auntie in Residence) serving both universities. Emily is from the Mi’kmaw…
New study exploring intergenerational effects of childhood adversity
Posted: 21 November 2022
Psychology | Research
November 21, 2022 – Halifax, NS – A new study at the Developmental Psychobiology Research Centre (DPRC) at Mount Saint Vincent University aims to reduce the intergenerational consequences of child adversity. Led by Dr. Jennifer…
Message to the MSVU community re the passing of Elder Jane Abram, BEd, DHumL
Posted: 21 November 2022
Uncategorized | Announcements
It is with sadness that we write to share the news of the passing of Elder Jane Abram. Jane (Young) Abram, BEd, DHumL, from Millbrook First Nation, was the second youngest of 11 children born…
Celebrating 30 years of supporting women entrepreneurs
Posted: 18 November 2022
Uncategorized | Announcements
By Jennifer Robeson, Centre for Women in Business As part of our 30th anniversary celebrations, the Centre for Women in Business (CWB) at Mount Saint Vincent University has created a book called The CWB Way…
We know better, so why aren’t we doing better in supporting the health of children and youth in care?
Posted: 17 November 2022
Uncategorized | Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Co-authored by Dr. Jacquie Gahagan, AVP Research at MSVU, Kristyn Anderson, Dr. Tania Wong, Dr. Alyson Holland and Tonya Grant of Dalhousie University, and Dr. Steven Smith of Saint Mary’s University Child welfare agencies encounter…
Canada’s National Housing Strategy: Is it really addressing homelessness and affordability?
Posted: 17 November 2022
Uncategorized | Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Co-authored by: Dr. Jacquie Gahagan, AVP Research at Mount Saint Vincent University, Dr. Ren Thomas, Dalhousie University, and Holly Blackmore, Dalhousie University The National Housing Strategy (NHS) is a 10-year, $72-billion effort launched in 2017 to address…
A special thanks to our supporters this National Philanthropy Day
Posted: 15 November 2022
Uncategorized | Alumni
Today, November 15, is National Philanthropy Day – a day to celebrate those who give and how their generosity is creating a better world. As a valued member of the MSVU community, I am reaching…
New book brings historically marginalized perspectives on war and peace to the fore
Posted: 10 November 2022
Arts | Communication Studies | Research
MSVU professors Dr. Maya Eichler, Dr. Reina Green, and Dr. Tracy Moniz have co-edited a new book that spotlights diverse and historically marginalized perspectives on war and peace in Nova Scotia. Called Speaking Up: New…
Dr. Joël Dickinson installed as MSVU’s 14th President and Vice-Chancellor
Posted: 7 November 2022
Uncategorized | Announcements
High spirits and well wishes were notable during Dr. Joël Dickinson’s November 4th installation as the 14th President and Vice-Chancellor of Mount Saint Vincent University. “In our search for a new leader, we were looking…