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Events

In the News 2019/2020

  • East Coast delivery battle between Uber Eats, Skip the Dishes, DoorDash heats up in socially distant culture, June 1 [Journal Pioneer] — Department of Business & Tourism Chair Dr. Peter Mombourquette is interviewed.
  • In Denmark, nursing homes protect seniors while providing a better life, May 27 [Cape Breton Post] – An opinion piece written by Dr. Don Shiner (Business & Tourism).
  • Online garden shop Halifax Plants draws on founder’s roots, May 8 [The Chronicle Herald] – Jamie Christian is a part-time instructor in the Dept of Business and Tourism.
  • Celebrating our 2019-20 academic award winners, May 6 [MSVU]
  • ‘Beacon of hope’: Residents erect massive glowing heart on Nova Scotia highway, April 17 [CBC] – Ed McHugh is a part-time Business Administration professor at MSVU.
  • How ‘stay the blazes home’ caught on in Nova Scotia, April 14 [CBC] – Ed McHugh (Business & Tourism instructor) is interviewed.
  • Social Enterprise for a Day 2020, March 26 [Youtube] – A video of highlights from the Dept. of Business and Tourism’s Social Enterprise for a Day event.
  • Watch the final lecture in the Mount’s Winter 2020 public lecture series “Explore China! II”
  • MSVU Business and Tourism students to put their social enterprise skills to the test for charity, March 4 [MSVU]
  • WEIRD AND WONDERFUL RESEARCH: Starting the new year with exciting research out of Nova Scotia, Feb 26 [Saltwire publications] – Dr. Shuyue Huang’s (Dept of Business & Tourism) work in the development of a tourist engagement scale is highlighted.
  • Cooking up learning and student-inspired dishes at Vincent’s Restaurant, Feb 20 [MSVU]
  • Hotel Management Reimagined, Feb 20 [Business in Focus Magazine] – BC-based Mairet hotels Principal Francis Mairet studied Business Administration at MSVU.
  • It’s that time of year again: Career Week returns to MSVU’s Business and Tourism Department, Feb 3 [MSVU]
  • Caritas Day 2020 round-up, Jan 30 [MSVU]
  • Explore China! Free public lecture series, starting Jan. 11th [MSVU]
  • New MSVU professor studying tourist behaviour and preferences towards enhancing consumer experiences, Dec 12 [MSVU News] – Dr Shuyue Huang (Business &Tourism)
  • This ‘underwhelming’ roadside Christmas tree has delighted commuters for decades, Dec 7 [CBC] – Ed McHugh (Business Administration faculty) is interviewed.
  • Hotelier of the year: Edwin Frizzell, Dec 2 [Hotelier] – Edwin Frizzell is a graduate of MSVU’s Tourism and Hospitality Management program.
  • 2019 MSVU Research Excellence Award winner brings a critical perspective to organizational historiography, Dec 2 [MSVU News] – Dr. Gabrielle Durepos (Business & Tourism) is this year’s recipient.
  • Business & Tourism study tour to NYC packed with lifelong lessons, Nov 29 [MSVU]
  • Get Motivated! Successful Grads of MSVU Tell All! Learners and Leaders Conference. October 24 2019 YouTube
  • CEO Panel – 45th annual Learners and Leaders Conference. October 24th 2019. YouTube
  • 45th annual Learners and Leaders Conference Lunch Keynote with Cleve Sauer. October 24 2019 YouTube
  • Edwin Frizzell, evening keynote speaker, 45th annual Learners & Leaders Conference MSVU. Oct 24 2019 YouTube
  • Can I make a difference and make money? The future of business and doing good, Nov 19 [MSVU News] – Article by Laurie Cook (Dept. of Business & Tourism).
  • Why Value Investing Sucks, Nov 13 [Institutional Investor] – Dr. Mohammad Siddiquee (Dept. of Business & Tourism) is interviewed.
  • New Business & Tourism Lab Instructor fosters immersive and inclusive learning experiences, Nov 13 [MSVU News]
  • Christmas decorations and retail prior to Remembrance Day, Nov 10 [CBC – Part 1 available] – Ed McHugh (Dept. of Business & Tourism) is interviewed.
  • Working for the longer weekend, Nov 5 [CTV] – Peter Mombourquette, professor and chair in the Dept. of Business is interviewed.
  • Jason Hayward: PLP Candidate For By-Election, Nov 1 [Bernews] – Jason Hayward is a graduate of the Bachelor of Business Administration program.
  • Career Week is coming to MSVU’s Business & Tourism department!, Oct 30 [MSVU News]
  • Business learners and leaders unite at MSVU, Oct 24 [MSVU Facebook] – The annual conference hosted by the MSVU Business & Tourism Department welcome students from MSVU and NSCC, and showcased established and emerging business community leaders
  • Chamber event looks at life insurance, Sept. 11 [Royal Gazette] – Jessica Maiato is a BBA alum from MSVU.
  • Bermudian interns meet British MPs, Sept. 4 [Royal Gazette] – Ari Minors, a BBA alum of the Mount, was one of two students who interned at the London Representative Office in the UK.
  • Layton Lewis appointed marketing officer for the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist board, Aug. 16th [SUNTCI] – Layton is an MSVU alum from the Tourism & Hospitality Management program.

In the News 2018/2019

  • 12 students receive BPSU education awards, July 18th [Bernews] – Two Business Mount students, Shari Young and Marilyn Cupidore, are recipients of these awards.
  • Casey Perrin, nonprofit leadership certificate graduate, serves at valedictorian at Mount St. Vincent University, May 20th [Amherst News]
  • The Mount’s spring convocation celebrates academic excellence, introduces accessibility improvements, May 17 [MSVU]
  • 131 Students to Graduate From Bermuda College, May 15 [BerNews]
  • MSVU Valedictorian Profiles, May 10 [Amanda Scott (Business Student), Johnathan Grant, Casey Perrin (Nonprofit Leadership Certificate)]
  • Halifax councilor proposes free menstrual products in municipal facilities, May 1st [Halifax Star] – council member, and MSVU Business professor, Shawn Cleary mentions the Mount’s commitment to providing students will free menstrual products.
  • Dr. Jill Caines to join Kawartha North Family Health team, Apr. 23rd [MyKawartha.com] – Jill completed her BBA at MSVU and is now a family physician in Ontario.
  • Workplace integrated learning: what is in it for me? Apr. 17th [Chronicle Herald] – Jennifer Weatherhead BBA grad and part time instructor in Business
  • Celebrating our 2019 student award winners, Apr. 17th [MSVU]
  • Marking 25 years since the Rwandan genocide – Mount BBA student recalls her profound encounter with Retired Lt.-Gen. Roméo Dallaire, Apr. 11th [MSVU]
  • An accident made him a paraplegic, but he never lost his fighting spirit, Apr. 3rd [CBC] – Mitch Comeau is a second-year BBA student at the Mount.
  • Vice-president of THHOA named new executive director of ASBA, Mar. 28th [Truro Daily News] – Debbie Francis holds a BBA from the Mount and is also a councillor for the Municipality of West Hants
  • ASBA names new Executive Director, Mar. 26th [PEICanada] – Debbie Francis is a Mount BBA Alum
  • MSVU Social Enterprise for a Day Conference shows students the positive impact of good business, Mar. 12th [MSVU]
  • ‘Helping others is my goal’: Meet nonprofit leadership student Bukky Shogbamu, Feb. 25th [MSVU]
  • Mount Saint Vincent University: From the Classroom to the Workplace, Feb. 21 [The Coast – sponsored content, Career Minded edition] – A story about recent Mount BBA graduate Catherine Chase
  • Marriott Foundation grant to benefit MSVU tourism students, Feb 21st [MSVU, Education News Canada]
  • ‘I’ve never had a Black teacher:’ Halifax panel tackles inequality in the classroom, Feb. 12th [Star Halifax] – A story featuring the “Being Black in the Education System” panel event at the Mount this week. Panelist Rex Charlton, BBA student.
  • More international students choosing to stay in N.S. after studies, Feb. 11th [CBC] – Mount alum Aris Hernandez, BBA graduate and Christine Qin Yang are featured.
  • Business Voice: Connecting Students with the Best in Atlantic Business, Jan 2019 [Chamber of Commerce] page 12 – Business learners and leaders united.
  • Mount professor’s focus on experiential learning in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Feb. 5th [MSVU] featuring Paulette Cormier-MacBurnie
  • Caritas Day 2019: A tradition of giving, Jan. 29th [MSVU]
  • Devonshire Parish Council Awards Scholarships, Jan. 28th [Bernews] – Mount BBA student Kyesja Hypolite is one of four recipients.
  • On campus (events promo), Jan. 24th [Halifax Examiner] – Features upcoming talks by professor Dr. Jonathan Roberts and professor Dr. Tianyuan Yu
  • Mount Business Administration professor focused on student success, Jan. 17th [MSVU] – Meet Jeff McKinnon
  • New Mount professor on the everyday applications of accounting, Jan. 10th [MSVU] – Meet Dr. Germaine Chan
  • Explore China! New free public lecture series, Jan. 4th [MSVU]
  • Building skills, capacity and careers, Dec. 18th [Chronicle Herald] – The Mount’s Non-Profit Leadership program is mentioned.
  • Sports scene: Valley’s Connor Grant excels on and off the pitch, Nov. 29th [Truro Daily News] – MSVU BBA student Connor Grant was named ACAA rookie of the year.
  • Dr. Duranda Greene On College Initiatives, Nov. 20 [Bernews] – The Business Department is in a partnership with Bermuda College
  • ACAA: Breagh Laing (BBA student) helps MSVU capture women’s title, Oct. 28 [The Chronicle Herald]
  • Halifax business leaders and students uniting at the Mount, Oct. 23rd [MSVU]
  • “My heart is full because I get to go to university”: Meet student Kerry Bowness, Oct. 22nd [MSVU]
  • Leading change: Meet Dr. Heidi Weigand, Aug. 23rd [MSVU]

In the News 2017/2018

  • Twelve students receive BPSU scholarships, July 23rd [Bernews, Royal Gazette] – Lauren Bell is attending the Mount’s Business program in association with Bermuda College this fall.
  • Bermuda’s Minister of Education announced 2018 government scholarship/award recipients, July 13th [Bernews] – BBA students Jared Rego and Ari Minors were among the recipients.
  • VIDEO: Political climate has some Maritimers rethinking U.S. vacations, June 18th [CTV] – Professor Michael Whalen of the Department of Business and Tourism is interviewed.
  • Tourism HR Canada Announces New Board of Directors Chair, June 13th [Tourism HR Canada] – Darlene Grant Fiander – a Mount alumna – is the new Chair.
  • Focused on the finish line: The Gillis family story, May 16th [MSVU] – Malcolm Gillis BBA graduate
  • 124 to graduate from Bermuda College, May 15th [BerNews] – Six students will graduate with a BBA through the Mount’s partnership with Bermuda College.
  • Aspiring hotel developer winners announced at #HotelNext competition, May 4th [Hotelier Magazine] – The Mount team called Tru Blu placed third.
  • Mount students to compete at national hotel innovation event #hotelNEXT, Apr. 23rd [MSVU] – Update: The Mount student team placed third at the Apr. 24th competition.
  • Opening doors: Increasing accessibility to business is a win-win for organizations and customers, Apr. 17th [Chronicle Herald] – Professor Dr. Don Shiner is the co-chair, Built Environment Committee, for the Minister of Community Service Task on Disability.
  • Business Voice: Halifax’s business magazine, Apr. 3rd [Chamber of Commerce] – Professor Dr. Don Shiner is interviewed; Dr. Shiner served as co-chair of the Built Environment Committee for the Minister of Community Service’s Task Force on Disability.
  • Celebrating National Co-op and WIL Week, Mar. 20th [MSVU] – Ashley Burgess and Hamid Reza Afkari BBA students
  • An unusual path to the Mount: Meet the Jackson family, Mar. 14th [MSVU] – Ryan Jackson BBA Graduate
  • Minister: Financial support for college students, Mar. 2nd [BerNews] – The Mount’s agreement with Bermuda College is referenced
  • On resiliency and chasing your dreams: Mount Business professor’s journey from China to Canada, Feb. 14 [MSVU] – Dr. Tianyuan Yu
  • Lessons from money masters: Meet new Mount professor Dr. Mohammad Siddiquee, Jan. 4 [MSVU]
  • Business student Connor Hirtle back to school and work following devastating accident, Dec. 13th [MSVU]
  • New program in nonprofit leadership set to start September 2018, Nov. 15 [MSVU, Academica’s Top Ten]
  • ‘A better world for all:’ Halifax university launches nonprofit leadership program, Nov. 15 [Metro Halifax] – Mount professor Dr. Scott MacMillan was interviewed.
  • Education enhanced: How MSVU is setting their students apart, November [Business Voice – page 12] – Mount Business and Tourism Department Chair and professor Dr. Peter Mombourquette was interviewed.
  • To Invest Like Warren Buffett, Copy His Personality, Oct. 30th [Institutional Investor] – The story focuses on a paper co-authored by Dr. Mohammad Siddiquee of the Mount’s Department of Business and Tourism.
  • Mount conference readies business and tourism students for future careers, Oct. 24th [MSVU] – Learners and Leaders conference takes place today at the Mount.
  • Mount professor Dr. Don Shiner on the demise of Sears, Oct. 10th [CBC’s Mainstreet – No clip available].
  • Halifax business community prepares for IKEA’s impact, Sept. 26th [CTV Atlantic] – Mount Business faculty member Ed McHugh interviewed.
  • Halifax artist brings fantasy, magic to life in new colouring book, Sept. 25th [Chronicle Herald] – Artist and author Alexandra Theroux holds a BBA from the Mount.
  • ‘Imagine that’: The story behind some Maritime town slogans, Sept. 4th [CBC] – Professor Michael Whalen quoted
  • Minister presents 2017 scholarships, August 23rd [Royal Gazette, Bermuda News] – Quinae Santucci and Sharmila Harris are incoming BBA students.

In the News 2016/2017

  • Homburg Institute partnering with MSVU and NSCC in real estate program, July 24th [Journal Pioneer] – New program launches this September. Dr. Peter Mombourquette quoted.
  • BHA announces 2017 Scholarship Awardees, July 15th [Bermuda News] – Dianela D’Amato is an incoming student to the Tourism program at the Mount.
  • International Tattoo’s economic impact goes the distance, July 12th [Chronicle Herald] – Dr. Helen Mallette is featured.
  • A zest for learning that runs in the family, May 12th [MSVU] – profile on Joanne Roberge and her daughter Megan, both graduating from the Business program in next week’s convocation.
  • Caritas Day of Caring, April [Shannex Connections] – Scott Daniels interviewed.
  • Agreement sees MSVU business students join Halifax Chamber of Commerce, Apr. 21 [Academica’s Top Ten, MSVU].
  • Mount co-op grad gains employment with a leader in technology services shortly after graduation, Apr. 4 [Nova Scotia Business Inc.].
  • Don’t let age get in the way of school, Mar. 28th [Metro – electronic version not available] – A profile on Mount student Jason Crawley.
  • TEDxMSVU returns on March 9 with exciting lineup of speakers, Mar. 9th [MSVU].
  • ‘Travelling professor’ finds home at the Mount, Feb. 6th [MSVU] – Dr. Bona Kim is a new professor in the Tourism & Hospitality program here at the Mount.
  • Two radio broadcasters, an urban planner, and a professor: The other newbies on Halifax regional council, Oct. 16th [Metro] – BBA Professor Shawn Cleary elected councillor.
  • Peers helping peers with mental illness, Oct. 7th [MSVU] Mount business student.
  • Fighting for the future: Voices of student refugees, Oct. 5th [Halifax Magazine].
  • NowNS: MSVU and Homburg are teaming up for real estate program, Sept. 19th [Chronicle Herald, MSVU].
  • Patrick Sullivan (BBA graduate) takes the helm at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce Sept 20th [Chronicle Herald].
  • Welcome three new Business and Tourism faculty, Sept. 14th [MSVU, Nation Talk].
  • Whiteman, Younker (BBA student) ACAA’s top athletes, Sept. 14th [Chronicle Herald] – Mount Mystic (soccer) Laura Younker is one of this year’s first two ACAA athletes of the week.
  • Marking the launch of a Tourism education partnership linking China and NS, Sept. 10th [MSVU] – Dr. Ramona Lumpkin recently travelled to China as part of Premier Stephen McNeil’s delegation.
  • Growing Chinese tourism marketing pursued by NS, August 18th [Chronicle Herald].

In the News 2015/2016

  • Costco selling Christmas trees in July has people asking ‘Why’? July 22nd [CBC] – Professor Dr. Don Shiner quoted in the article.
  • Gender transitioning at work carries ‘high level of risk’, July 18th [CBC] – Professor Shawn Cleary is quoted in the article.
  • 10 things about those who attend the Royal NS International Tattoo, June 30th [CBC] – Dr. Helen Mallette, professor in the Department of Business and Tourism, has been surveying Tattoo attendees since 1987.
  • The Mount will begin a new four-year tourism degree run out of Jinshan College, in China’s Fujian Province. June 28 [Chronicle Herald].
  • Mount international student graduate helping others build careers through connection, June 22nd [MSVU].
  • Welcoming our new CEO, June 21st [Business Voice via Chronicle Herald] – A story on the new President and CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, Patrick Sullivan. Patrick has a BBA from the Mount.
  • Halifax Heroes: BBA student creating opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities, May 30th [Metro].
  • Ex-boss of Tourism NS takes over Halifax Chamber of Commerce, May 24th [Chronicle Herald, Halifax Chamber] – Patrick Sullivan, new Chamber President, is a Mount Business and Tourism alum
  • Spring convocation celebrates achievements of students, faculty and honorary doctorates, May 24th [MSVU].
  • A pair of MSVU students praised for wine-themed hotel idea, May 20th [Chronicle Herald] [Eastern Hotelier pg 8]
  • Mount Saint Vincent University to offer joint degree with Chinese college, May 4 [CBC, Academica, MSVU].
  • Rodgerson MSVU Athlete of the Year, April 20 [Journal Pioneer] – Jeff Rodgerson is a fifth year BBA student on the men’s soccer team. He was also named a Canadian College Athletic Association All-Canadian for 2015/2016.
  • Sober Island Brewing, launching this weekend in Nova Scotia, April 21 [Atlantic Canadian Beer Blog] – Owner Rebecca Atkinson is a Tourism & Hospitality alum who came to the Mount via the 2+2 articulation program with NSCC.
  • A co-operative workforce, March [Progress Magazine] – A piece about co-op education in Atlantic Canada, including the Mount’s program; Manager of co-op education Scott Daniels is quoted.
  • Industry-education partnership leads to new certificate program, March 23 [MSVU].
  • Announcing Mount Co-op Employer of the Year (2015) – in celebration of National Co-op week (March 14-18), we are pleased to announce the Mount Co-op Employer of the Year (2015). Co-op students have the opportunity to nominate co-op employers who displayed commitment, excellence and support of the Mount co-op program. This year, 21 employers were nominated. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients:
    Business Administration     – Kristen DePalma, Manager of Marketing, Communications and CSR, Credit Union Atlantic, Halifax, NS. Nominated by: Catherine Chase, BBA Co-op Student.
    Tourism & Hospitality Management     – Stephanie Sophocleous, General Manager, Tekarra Lodge, Jasper, AB. Nominated by: Alysa Salsman, BTHM Co-op Student.
  • Mount student named recipient of Frank H. Sobey Award for excellence in business studies, March 4 [MSVU].
  • Restaurants passing on public domain ‘Happy Birthday’ song, Feb. 24 [CBC Radio] – Business and Tourism faculty Shawn Cleary and Ed McHugh interviewed for segment on CBC radio about birthday songs in restaurants.
  • Cable companies in NS mum on next week’s cheaper TV packages, Feb. 22 [CBC] – Business and Tourism department chair Peter Mombourquette interviewed on upcoming cable TV subscription changes.
  • Vincent’s Restaurant Openings – Mount Tourism students are opening Vincent’s Restaurant in February and March. Lunch will be served – March 4 and 18. Reservations are available from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Dinner will be served – March 9. Reservations are available from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Reservations can be made: msvu.ca or 902-457-6516. Menu details: www.msvu.ca/vincents
  • 10 things we learned at TEDxMSVU, Feb. 16 [MSVU]
  • TED time: Mount Saint Vincent hosts ideas panel on “a better world”, Feb. 10 [Metro]
  • The power of kindness: Caritas Day 2016, Feb. 5 [MSVU]
  • TEDxMSVU returns Feb. 11, 2016, Feb. 1 [MSVU]
  • Mount students fundraise for Syrian refugees with pop-up projects in Halifax, Jan. 29 [Metro]
  • Fifth annual Social Enterprise for a Day at the Mount, Jan. 28 [MSVU]
  • When the shareable economy meets the traditional one, Dec 11 [Nova News Now] – Featuring an interview with Mount professor Candace Blayney
  • First two-plus-two student: Accountant looks back on educational path 10 years later, Dec 9 [NSCC] – Darcy Comeau is noted as the first 2+2 business student to attend NSCC, then the Mount
  • To rein in terror, world must stop arms proliferation, Dec 7 [Chronicle Herald] – Opinion piece by Mount professors Anthony Davis and Michael Whalen
  • Retirees scaling back their housing costs – but not their lifestyles, Nov 9 [Globe and Mail] – Professor Don Shiner interviewed