Sharing the stories of our community

We have wonderful stories to tell at the Mount and we are dedicated to sharing them with the world.
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Media invitation: Girls Conference 2019

Posted: 6 March 2019

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The Alexa McDonough Institute for Women, Gender & Social Justice (AMI) will be hosting 350 girls from across Nova Scotia at the eighth annual Girls Conference to celebrate International Women’s Day. This Friday, March 8,…


Mount women’s basketball, volleyball and soccer teams take gold this year

Posted: 4 March 2019

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Triple Threat At the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) basketball championships in Moncton, NB, yesterday (March 3, 2019), the Mount Mysticswomen’s basketball team defeated the St. Thomas University Tommies to claim the league championship title.…



Marriott Foundation grant to benefit MSVU tourism students

Posted: 21 February 2019

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(Source: Marriott International Corporate Archives) Students in the Tourism & Hospitality Management program at Mount Saint Vincent University will soon be making connections across the country and beyond thanks to a $50,000 grant from The…


Meet new Mount librarian Sandra Sawchuk

Posted: 14 February 2019

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On the importance of making research transparent and accessible From construction to repairing circuit boards to promoting a circus, new Mount librarian Sandra Sawchuk has always felt strongly about saying “yes” to new opportunities and…


CLARI creates powerful partnerships between universities and communities

Posted: 14 February 2019

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To learn more about the partnerships and community-based projects (including several led by Mount researchers), read the CLARI progress report. Research for change On the surface, implicit bias training for police, tidal energy development and…


Meet DeRico Symonds: Black Student Support Coordinator at the Mount

Posted: 11 February 2019

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DeRico Symonds is no stranger to the Mount. He’s a Bachelor of Child and Youth Study graduate, former varsity athlete, and past practicum student with Counselling Services. He’s also a recognized, award-winning community leader doing…



Connecting with the content

Posted: 8 February 2019

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Mount professor’s focus on experiential learning in tourism Born and raised in Five Islands, Nova Scotia, Business & Tourism professor Paulette Cormier-MacBurnie has always enjoyed the close-knit community feel at the Mount. Paulette’s Mount story…