To the MSVU Community, February is African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia. This year’s theme is Strengthen in Unity: Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power, and Progress. I’m grateful to the many individuals across Mount…
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Mount Saint Vincent University has officially entered its “SEM era”. And while faculty and staff aren’t required to make friendship bracelets (yes, this is a Swiftie reference), they will be working collaboratively to improve the…
In June, Mount Saint Vincent University’s Teaching and Learning Centre proudly hosted the first in-person Nova Scotia Developers event, uniting teaching and learning professionals from across the province. This event celebrated NSD’s recent expansion, welcoming…
Dear MSVU Community, With the rise in anti-gay and anti-trans hate in Canada and beyond, a welcoming and inclusive space for those within 2SLGBTQIA+ community is needed more than ever. At MSVU, we champion what…
The winners of the inaugural President’s Fund Special Project Program were celebrated at an on-campus event on May 23, 2025. Funded through generous donations from MSVU alumni and friends, the President’s Fund supports priority initiatives…
To the MSVU community, Tomorrow, March 8, is International Women’s Day (IWD). The Government of Canada’s theme for IWD 2025 is Strength in every story. They note that “This year’s theme highlights the importance of amplifying…
To the MSVU community, February is African Heritage Month and I invite the MSVU community to join in events to celebrate the contributions of people of African descent and reflect on their diverse history, culture and traditions.…
On November 22, 2024, after several years of planning, including extensive community engagements across Mi’kma’ki, the Kinu Tourism Project will celebrate the launch of its first Indigenous student cohort, as well as the public release of…
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…
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…