As an undergraduate or graduate student in Applied Human Nutrition at MSVU, there are a number of groups and societies that you can become involved with. Your involvement will help you connect with your peers, develop your leadership skills and make valuable contributions to others.
See below to learn more about the groups and societies and to find the contact information links.
Formerly the long-standing national organization: Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals Student Branch (CAFP)
Since 1997, we had a student CAFP branch at MSVU. In 2019, CAFP dissolved nationally, after many years as an organization. While we were sad to see the end of CAFP, instead of losing our valuable student branch at MSVU, the Food and Nutrition Society (FNS) was created. As a re-branded society, FNS has many of the same goals as CAFP. Open to all nutrition students at MSVU, we support our membership with a variety of activities throughout the school year and collaborate with other groups in the AHN department.
Our objective is to provide our members with professional development opportunities, networking skills, and educational activities outside of the classroom. Executive members build valuable leadership and communication skills as part of a strong team. General member meetings are held during the school year, and a society newsletter is distributed in the fall and spring.
Contact: nutritionsociety@msvu.ca Facebook: @MountFNS Instagram: @mountfns
Faculty Advisor: Jillian Ruhl
One or more FNS members will also be representatives for the Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS), see information below.
One or more FNS members will also be representatives for the Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS).
The Canadian Nutrition Society is the leading Canadian society that integrates disciplines and professions interested in nutrition, including nutrition scientists and professionals, healthcare/clinical practitioners, government and policy makers, industry representatives (food developers, processors, manufacturers and distributors), and future leaders/trainees.
The purpose of the CNS student-chapter is to keep students informed on some of the latest nutrition-related research. The Student Chapter promotes nutrition science and education and the CNS. This is done by hosting events (supported by CNS) on campus throughout the academic year for students at MSVU.
Contact: Facebook: @Canadian Nutrition Society – MSVU Instagram: @cns.msvu
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Irene Ogada
The MSVU AHN Student Caucus was formed in 2010 and acts as a liaison between the Applied Human Nutrition student body and department faculty. This caucus was formed out of recognition that professional communication is sometimes difficult and uncomfortable for an individual to give, yet provides opportunities to give input, ask questions, present ideas or show appreciation.
Student Caucus aims to provide a voice for students and opportunities for students to present constructive feedback and ideas anonymously to the department, as well as to work together with faculty to understand the organization and decision-making process of the department. The main objective is to foster an environment of supportive and effective communication in the AHN program.
Email: AHNCaucus@msvu.ca Instagram: @ahncaucus
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kyly Whitfield
A student group dedicated to gardening, nature, and the sustainable growth of food. Learn about the Garden Society, volunteer opportunities and getting your own grow space in the MSVU Community Garden!
The goal of the Garden Society is to bring MSVU students, faculty, staff, and members of the community together through sustainable gardening practices, workshops, and projects. From April to November, the Garden Society performs collaboratively with the MSVU Community Garden to enrich the Mount with all aspects of the sustainable garden experience.
Form an interconnected team through executive and general member positions!
Contact: gardensociety@msvu.ca Instagram: @msvucommunitygarden
Faculty Advisor: Jillian Ruhl