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From academia to Instagram: The many performances of Dr. Will Shead

Posted: 29 August 2019

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By Arthur MacDonald, MSVU student It can sometimes be a challenge for professors to keep their student audience’s attention, but one Mount Saint Vincent University professor in particular is known among students for his attention-grabbing…


Medical student finds summer research opportunity (and mentor) at MSVU

Posted: 22 August 2019

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Award-winning MSVU psychology professor and neuroscience researcher Dr. Derek Fisher uses EEGs to study brain activity in psychiatric disorders, primarily psychosis and schizophrenia. His work includes exploring how changes in brain activity after onset of…






New Dean of Arts & Science at MSVU: Meet Dr. Carrie Dawson

Posted: 8 August 2019

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Dr. Carrie Dawson joined the Mount Saint Vincent University community as the new Dean of Arts and Science on August 1, 2019. Dr. Dawson came to MSVU from Dalhousie University where she was Associate Professor…



Does ice cream really cool you down?

Posted: 29 July 2019

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With the steamy days of summer upon us, what better way to cool down than with a delicious ice cream cone, right? Sadly, wrong. Unfortunately, ice cream doesn’t have quite the cooling effect we think…


Queer Literature and Culture – New course at MSVU

Posted: 24 July 2019

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By Dr. Karen Macfarlane and Dr. Diane Piccitto (English Department) The English Department is pleased to introduce a new queer-centred course to our offerings in time to recognize the 2019 Halifax Pride Festival. Dr. Karen…