Mount Saint Vincent University opens doors to higher education that otherwise remain closed. This isn’t new. We’ve been challenging the status quo for 150 years
Big news! MSVU is the first University in Atlantic Canada to launch a tuition waiver program specifically for former youth in care. The MSVU Post-Care Tuition Waiver Program will cover 100% of participating students’ tuition & compulsory fees:
#ThisIsMSVU
In recognition of our 150th anniversary, MSVU is proud to be part of the team hosting the former First Lady Michelle Obama in Halifax this October! The lead organizer for the event is the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council. More info to come in the months ahead. Stay tuned!
Excellent words of advice from Valedictorian Tyler Simmons, who graduated this morning with a Bachelor of Education degree. Congratulations to the graduating class of Spring 2023!
#MSVUGrad2023
MSVU is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Joël Dickinson as MSVU’s next President & Vice-Chancellor, effective July 1, 2022. Dr. Dickinson is currently Dean of the Faculty of Arts at
@LaurentianU
. Read the full announcement:
This fall, MSVU will launch what is believed to be the first online intro to queer or LGBTQIA++ studies course in Canada. Dr. Brenda Hattie-Longmire, faculty member in Women’s Studies at MSVU, led the development of the course. Learn more:
New program alert🚨 With the increasing demand for communications professionals & MSVU's deep connection to crows, MSVU is introducing a new program: Bachelor of Crow-munications. It will roost in
@MSVUCommStudies
in collaboration w/ the Dept. of Biology:
MSVU's Spring 2023 honorary degree recipient
@SenatorWanda
delivered a powerful and inspiring address to graduates during the convocation ceremony held this morning.
"Alexa stands out in our history of strong women leaders at MSVU. She’s held warmly in our hearts for her deep compassion and caring for all." Read full message from
@RamonaLumpkin
, Interim MSVU President, on the passing of the great Dr. Alexa McDonough:
The Gov of Canada today awarded recognitions to 10 PSE institutions as part of the Dimensions: equity, diversity & inclusion program to support the advancement of EDI in research. MSVU is the only Atlantic Canadian uni to be awarded Dimensions recognition:
A warm welcome to
@jacquie_gahagan
, the new Associate Vice-President of Research at MSVU! Dr. Gahagan is a medical sociologist by training and has researched in the areas of public health and the social sciences locally, nationally and internationally:
We’re excited to officially welcome our new President & Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Joël Dickinson (
@PresD_MSVU
)! Check out this video to learn about what drew her to the role and her thoughts on why the purpose and mission of MSVU has never been more critical:
The flags on the MSVU campus are being lowered to half-mast to honour the 215 Indigenous children found buried in Kamloops, and all others who lost their lives in the residential school system.
#everychildmatters
We’re horrified to learn that the attack at Waterloo University is believed to be motivated by gender-based hate.
We’re thinking about the professor and students who were injured. And others who were terrorized by this incident. Because the terror doesn’t end in that classroom.
The fall 2020 semester at MSVU will be delivered fully online. By making this decision now, we'll have the time needed to plan for a quality experience. Learn more at:
Dear MSVU students, faculty and staff, regarding the further to the wildfires and related evacuation orders affecting areas of Nova Scotia, we have a message of support and resources on our website:
Meet Eleftherios Michalopoulos. He’s graduating this Sunday with a MEd in Lifelong Learning. He'll also deliver an address to grads. At the age of 80, Eleftherios is believed to be the oldest student to ever graduate from the Faculty of Education at MSVU:
MSVU will be requiring all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 13 at the latest. Those who choose not to be vaccinated for medical, religious or cultural reasons must be tested for COVID-19 twice a week. More at:
MSVU is thrilled to announce that The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain has made a legacy gift of $10 million to the University in support of teaching, research and practice on early childhood education.
This marks the largest gift in MSVU’s history. 1/2
Dr. Maya Eichler, who researches gender, sexual violence, and the armed forces, is a leading voice on the military’s sexual misconduct crisis. She’s now a director of a Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) network housed at MSVU. Learn more:
Rick Hansen of the
@RickHansenFdn
received an honorary degree from the Mount and delivered a powerful address during this morning's Convocation ceremony.
#MSVUGrad2019
#MSVUProud
DYK: Rosa Parks, known as the mother of modern day civil rights movement in the US, received an honorary degree from MSVU in 1998? Learn more about her visit to NS by watching a special episode of Black Films that Teach on
@Eastlink
Feb 21 at 8pm:
MSVU celebrated more than 675 grads from 26 countries during our spring 2023 convocation ceremonies on May 18 & 19. Attendees heard from the Honourable Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard (hon doc), and Valedictorians Michael Gillis, Cheyenne Hardy & Tyler Simmons:
At an event held earlier today, MSVU's Faculty of Education and learning solutions provider
@NelsonPK20
announced that they have partnered to deliver
@EdwinClassroom
, the company’s new digital learning ecosystem, to all MSVU undergraduate and graduate Education students.
In her address to graduates, honorary degree recipient Jessie Jollymore shared the inspiring story of
@hopebloomshfx
and encouraged graduates to continue to grow in generosity and gratitude.
#MSVUProud
#MSVUGrad2021
The Mount community is heartbroken by the tragic loss of members of the Humboldt Broncos. Our thoughts are with the team, their families, friends and their communities. Your pain is felt across the country. A Saskatchewan flag flies at half-mast on our campus in memory & support.
The fight for equality for women owes a huge debt of gratitude to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. As an institution for which a commitment to the advancement of women is the basis upon which it was found, we at MSVU mourn her loss, but also celebrate the monumental impacts she had.
MSVU is pleased to announce that Dr. Lori Francis will be joining MSVU as Vice-President Academic and Provost as of August 1, 2023 and Isabelle Nault will be our next Vice-President Administration effective July 10, 2023:
Universities Canada is pleased to welcome Mary Bluechardt, president of
@MSVU_Halifax
, to our board of directors. Nous lui souhaitons la bienvenue et avons hâte d'entendre ses idées pour l'
#EPSCdn
!
#CdnPSE
@MSVUPresident
Congrats to Dr. Janice Keefe on being named a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences!
Dr. Keefe is Chair of the Dept of Family Studies and Gerontology at MSVU, the Lena Isabel Jodrey Chair in Gerontology, & Director of
@MSVU_NSCA
. Learn more:
We're delighted to announce that Dr. Keltie Jones will be the new Associate Vice-President of Student Experience at MSVU, effective May 2. Keltie brings many years of student experience leadership & a strong commitment to Truth and Reconciliation & EDIA:
Congrats to Dr. Tracy Moniz (Communication Studies), Dr. Katie Aubrecht (Family Studies and Gerontology), & Ms. Denyse Rodrigues (Mount Library). They each received Teaching Excellence Awards during Convocation ceremonies held last week.
#MSVUProud
In December 2017,
@SylliboyJohnR
was the first MSVU student to defend their thesis in both Mi’Kmaq and English. John did this in front of a group of 25 elders at Membertou First Nation in Cape Breton.
In recognition of National Physicians' Day, and at a time of heroic effort by healthcare professionals, MSVU is proud to add the name of renowned infectious disease expert Dr. Noni MacDonald, CM, ONS, to our Riva Spatz Women's Wall of Honour. The leaf was sponsored by
@Doctors_NS
This afternoon's Valedictorian Cheyenne Hardy, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Study, left some great pieces of advice for grads during her address.
Dr.
@RamonaLumpkin
, CM, was named President Emerita at our May 17 Convocation ceremony. She is the third President in the history of the Mount to receive the title. More at:
MSVU will remain closed on Monday, Sept 9 to allow for further clean up & service restoration on campus and throughout our communities.
We will continue to monitor conditions to plan for Tuesday. Updates will be made available via Mount Alert, the MSVU website & social media.
Though a year has passed since she left us, Alexa McDonough’s spirit and legacy remain strong at MSVU and beyond. We’re thinking a little more about her today, and her family. Join us in remembering Alexa:
Congratulations to Dr.
@jacquie_gahagan
, AVP of Research at MSVU, on being named a 2022 recipient of the Leadership Award presented by the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (
@CANFAR
). Learn more:
Earlier today, MSVU announced the creation of a fund in support of Indigenous students through a $500K donation from philanthropists Scott McCain & Leslie McLean. MSVU is also making an investment of $500K for a total combined investment of $1 million:
Last Friday, the MSVU community had the opportunity to meet incoming President & Vice-Chancellor Dr. Joël Dickinson at a welcome luncheon on campus. She enjoyed meeting the many students, faculty & staff gathered, and learning more about her new home and university.
#MSVU
Today, May 5, is
#RedDressDay
: National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People. On this day, we wear red to draw attention to the more than 1,000 missing and murdered indigenous women, girls & two-spirit people in Canada.
#MMIWG2S
Black children in NS are experiencing an opportunity gap in early childhood that can impact mental/physical wellbeing, academic achievement & access to learning, rec & play. Researchers at MSVU &
@DalhousieU
led an initiative to better understand, challenge & address the gap.
MSVU is thrilled to announce our 2020 honorary degree recipients: Anne Innis Dagg, CM, BA (Hons), MA, PhD, Hon DSc, Anna Maria Tremonti, BA (Hons), Hon LLD, and Lynn Jones, BA, Hon D Hum. They will be celebrated at our virtual grad ceremony on Nov 1:
It’s holiday video time! A big thanks to the awesome MSVU folks who took part in this fun annual tradition – both on and off screen. We hope you smile as much watching it as we did making it!
#MSVU
"You don’t owe it to your past self to follow the dreams that they had. It’s okay to end up on a different path than you expected. Forgive yourself for the things that you do not become & embrace all the unexpected things that you will become."
-Jasmine Tang, BSc
Valedictorian
Mount faculty, including
@SGrant_PDt_RD
, and three Mi’kmaq First Nation communities from Nova Scotia receive NSERC Promoscience funding to continue Two-Eyed Seeing Camp for youth. Learn more at:
We’re so sad to share the news that Charlie, Counselling Services’ therapy dog, has passed away. Charlie gave happiness and cuddles to everyone he met during his time at MSVU. Our deepest condolences to his owners, MSVU Dean Dr. Kim Kienapple and family, who cherished him deeply.
We have big news! MSVU is receiving $325,000 from
@Medavie
in support of a new nutrition initiative that will bring healthy food knowledge from the lab to the community in improving health outcomes for Canadian families. 1/3
NEW PROGRAM ALERT! Starting this fall, the departments of Communication Studies and Family Studies & Gerontology at MSVU will jointly offer a graduate certificate in health communication and aging, the first of its kind in Canada:
Congratulations to Tanja Harrison, University Librarian at MSVU, for being named the 2021 winner of the Atlantic Provinces Library Association (APLA) Merit Award! Learn more:
@MountLibrary
Congrats to
@PhillipJoy2
and
@SGrant_PDt_RD
, faculty/researchers in the MSVU Dept of Applied Human Nutrition, on being awarded a $99,785 grant from
@_researchNS
to gain an understanding of the nutrition and food needs of people living with HIV/AIDS in NS:
Congratulations to Lori Lancaster, Manager of Alumni Engagement at MSVU, for being selected Nova Scotia’s Chef de Mission for the 2023 Canada Winter Games!
We are pleased to announce that Lori Lancaster will be Nova Scotia’s Chef de Mission for the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island. Read more on our website ⬇️
“I have found a wealth in the teachings and the awareness of other knowledge systems of Indigenous Peoples and the new knowledge created through deep reflection, critique and an increasing appreciation of the gifts of others.”
-Dr. Marie Battiste,
Honorary Degree Recipient
Due to anticipated weather conditions, MSVU will be closed all day today, Wednesday, January 8. All classes are cancelled and all buildings will remain closed. Online classes may continue, technology permitting. Check Moodle for more info.
Happy
#InternationalWomensDay2021
! We have some exciting – and fitting – news to share. MSVU has joined the prestigious Women's College Coalition
@WomensColleges
MSVU is only the second Canadian institution to join the Coalition:
.
@jlmcisaac
&
@eccrc_msvu
have been awarded a $271,903 grant through the
@GovCanHealth
Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund that supports mental health promotion projects with a focus on reducing systematic barriers for vulnerable populations:
MSVU has an exceptional legacy of trailblazing women. This
#IWD22
, we're spotlighting just some of the many women we’re proud to say are part of MSVU’s history:
Thanks to a grant from HCi3’s Accelerating to Zero Grant Program, announced today, Mount Saint Vincent University and Zen Electric Bikes are partnering to bring a new clean-energy powered transportation option to campus.
Dr. Deborah Norris has made it her life’s work to research the challenges faced by military families - in particular, military spouses. Last fall, Deborah was named a Fellow of the
@CIMVHR_ICRSMV
for her exceptional research.
DYK today is Caritas Day at MSVU? In 1951, a devastating fire destroyed the one and only building that made up what was Mount Saint Vincent College at the time. The community of Halifax opened its doors with offers of aid in the form of classroom space & accommodations. ½
It was a banner weekend for the
@MountMystics
! We took home 3 of 4
@ACAA_AASC
championships up for grabs: the women’s volleyball team defeated Saint Thomas 3-0; women’s basketball team beat Saint Thomas 72-67; & the men’s basketball team overcame Saint Thomas 69-67!
#GoMysticsGo
Last week, Dr. Amy Thurlow was nationally recognized for their work to advance a global standard for PR professionals in Canada. You can read the full story at
Congratulations Dr. Thurlow!
We would like to announce that Dr. Julie McMullin (
@JulieMcMullin
) will be joining the Mount as Vice-President Academic and Provost as of August 1, 2019. You can read more about Dr. McMullin on our website:
There was nothing traditional about pausing life in early 40’s to attend university- so why should I have expected a traditional graduation ceremony? My
#GradInABox
arrived from
@MSVU_Halifax
yesterday. What an amazing opportunity in the
@MSVUCommStudies
program!!!
#MSVUGrad2020
More than 75 MSVU students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members participated in the 2022 Halifax Pride Parade on Saturday. A big thanks to all who joined us to celebrate and show support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community!
#MSVUPride
#HalifaxPride
Congratulations to Dr. Marnina Gonick, Professor in Education/Women’s Studies at MSVU, on being awarded the Fulbright Canada Research Chair at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, for the winter 2021 term! Learn more:
We have exciting news to share! Starting this fall, Mount BPR students will become members of
@CPRSNational
@CPRSNS
thanks to a generous gift to the University from the estate of Neil and Ivy Oakley.
A warm welcome to all those taking part in today's
#MSVUGirlsConference
! It's going to be an awesome day of workshops focusing on confidence building, leadership skills, personal + professional growth, and developing stronger bodies and minds. Enjoy!
Congrats to Dr. Jessie-Lee McIsaac of the Mount's Faculty of Education & Dept of Child & Youth Study. She's been appointed Tier II Canada Research Chair in Early Childhood: Diversity and Transition at the Mount. $500K over 5 years.
@CRC_CRC
#CRCResults
Congrats to two MSVU faculty members who will be recognized during the virtual 2021 Discovery Awards ceremony on Nov 25:
Dr. Kyly Whitfield: Emerging Professional Award finalist
Dr.
@FranzOdendaal
: Professional of Distinction Award finalist
Details at:
Congrats to the recipients of the 2021 MSVU Diversity and Inclusion Award – Dr. Sarah Reddington & Dr. Susan Brigham, and the President’s Awards for Service – Erin Tomlinson & Dr. Ardra Cole. Learn more about the recipients:
Congratulations to
@DrWillShead
,
@SGrant_PDt_RD
, and Dr. Gregg French, on receiving their Teaching Excellence Awards! The awards were announced during the 2021 virtual spring convocation ceremony on May 28th.
On Thursday & Friday of this week, we'll celebrate our amazing spring 2022 graduates at four in-person Convocation ceremonies. We're excited to announce our Valedictorians: Jasmine Tang, D'Vaughn Rolle-Johnson, Brooke VanTassel, and Grace Anderson!
Eleftherios Michalopoulos received his MEd in Lifelong Learning at this afternoon's Convocation. He was also awarded the President's Prize, & delivered an address to graduates. He encouraged them to live life to the fullest, have compassion for others and to never stop learning.
Meet Temilola Olowookere. As a proud Black woman and former Black Student Support Assistant at MSVU, she knows first-hand the challenges Black students face. Help Black students reach their true potential through the new Black Students Award Fund:
MSVU researchers Dr. Jessie-Lee McIsaac (
@jlmcisaac
) and Dr. Joan Turner (
@JoanTurnerMSVU
) have received new
@CIHR_IRSC
funding to further research the impact of the pandemic on families. Learn more about preliminary results and next steps:
@_researchNS
MSVU’s Interim President
@RamonaLumpkin
has authored a biography of Canadian feminist leader Nancy Ruth. The well-known activist, philanthropist and former Canadian Senator has been a long-time supporter of MSVU, & is the namesake of the Nancy’s Chair: