Why children’s ‘choice’ about COVID-19 masking at school needs far more discussion
Posted: 23 September 2022
Education | Research
Krista C Ritchie, Mount Saint Vincent University and Sara King, Mount Saint Vincent University Public health pandemic responses across Canada continue to be fluid. Like other provinces, Nova Scotia has moved away from mandatory masking…
Welcoming new faculty
Posted: 23 September 2022
Arts | Applied Human Nutrition | Announcements
A message from Dr. Brook Taylor, Interim Vice-President Academic and Provost Dear MSVU faculty, staff and students, I’m pleased to extend a warm welcome to the 10 new faculty and one new lab instructor joining…
Black Student Support Office at MSVU launches new podcast to amplify Black perspectives
Posted: 22 September 2022
Applied Human Nutrition | Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Creating a student-driven podcast that presents information through the lens of Africentricity was something Randy Headley, Black Student Advisor at MSVU, has been thinking about for quite some time. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the…
Making Peace: MSVU’s Dr. Catherine Baillie Abidi participating in UN International Day of Peace panel
Posted: 20 September 2022
Child and Youth | Announcements
Having dedicated much of her life to fostering peace, it’s fitting that Dr. Catherine Baillie Abidi will mark the annual UN International Day of Peace on Wednesday, September 21 by taking part in a panel…
Severe weather conditions anticipated this week
Posted: 20 September 2022
Uncategorized | Announcements
To the campus community: As you are likely aware, Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement advising that Hurricane Fiona is expected to bring severe weather to Halifax and the rest of Nova Scotia later…
Why women’s studies programs in Canada are more important than ever
Posted: 20 September 2022
Arts | Uncategorized | Research
Jacquie Gahagan, Mount Saint Vincent University; Adwoa Onuora, Mount Saint Vincent University, and Tegan Zimmerman, Mount Saint Vincent University As we witness the reversal of women’s rights worldwide, it’s clear that women cannot become complacent…
MSVU student’s artwork the subject of short film premiering at Atlantic International Film Festival
Posted: 15 September 2022
History | Community engagement
MSVU student Megan Pegg is a talented needle felting artist whose work has been showcased at the university’s Art Gallery. This weekend, her work will once again be in the spotlight. Megan’s artwork is the…
Holiday this Monday, September 19
Posted: 14 September 2022
Uncategorized | Announcements
Dear MSVU students, faculty and staff, The Federal and Provincial governments have designated Monday, September 19, 2022 a one-time holiday to mark the day of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. The Province has indicated that…
Q&A with MSVU alumnus Sean Joudry, senior government advisor
Posted: 13 September 2022
Public Policy Studies | Alumni
MSVU education prepares alum to advise government leaders “MSVU’s Public Policy Studies program offers a great mix of economics and political studies along with the internship component of the program – it is very unique.”…
Health of former youth in care could be bolstered by stronger tuition waiver programs
Posted: 13 September 2022
Education | Research
Jacquie Gahagan, Mount Saint Vincent University; Dale Kirby, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Krista C Ritchie, Mount Saint Vincent University, and Kristyn Anderson, Dalhousie University In-depth interviews with former youth in care described barriers and challenges…