Dear MSVU Community, When I arrived at MSVU two years ago, I came just in time for Pride celebrations. As a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community myself, it was an amazing welcome party. And through…
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To the MSVU community, With the recent start of June came the start of National Indigenous History Month in Canada. National Indigenous Peoples Day is coming up on June 21. Both are occasions to recognize and celebrate the…
In the lead up to International Women’s Day 2024, we’ve been sharing stories of some of our many women alumnae who are making an impact in their communities. I encourage you to take a few…
In 1973, the first women’s studies course emerged at Mount Saint Vincent University. Led by Dr. Susan Clark, Dr. Rosemary Sampson, and Dr. David Monaghan, it laid the foundation for a revolution of thought. Just…
Kelsey MacDonald decided to attend Mount Saint Vincent University for two reasons: the fact it’s a small school with a “mighty” reputation and its unwavering commitment to the advancement of women. She said that these…
Born in the sunny island of Saint Kitts in the Caribbean, Doreen’s academic journey took her from the shores of her home country to the windswept landscapes of Nova Scotia, Canada. Doreen graduated from Mount…
The MSVU Research Office is pleased to be hosting the next installment of its Black and Indigenous Speaker Series featuring Krista Collier-Jarvis (nekm/she/her). Krista is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at MSVU,…
Dear students, faculty and staff, February is African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia (Black History Month in other parts of Canada). This year’s provincial theme for African Heritage Month is: “Our Smiles, Our Joy, Our Resilience as…
On December 6, 1989, 14 women – 12 engineering students, a nursing student and a financial clerk at École Polytechnique in Montreal – were murdered by a man who was motivated by his hatred of…
Mount Saint Vincent University alumni Violet Paul, BA, LLB has been appointed the new full-time Special Advisor on Indigenous Affairs at MSVU. She began in the role on October 10, 2023. Supporting Indigenous student success…