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3 years
Important update: Mount Allison is implementing mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations and increasing health and safety measures for #MtAllison students, faculty, and staff. Full details:
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Introducing #MtAllison ’s newest honorary degree recipients. Next up: Award-winning editorial and political cartoonist with the Washington Post, Michael de Adder (’91, LLD ’20). Full bio: @deAdder @deAdderCanada @MtAalumni
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Mount Allison has been named the #1 undergraduate university in Canada by Maclean’s magazine: The 2021 rankings mark the 30th anniversary of the annual publication. Mount Allison has been named the #1 undergraduate university for a record 22 years.
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Mount Allison has been named the top undergraduate university in Canada in the 2023 Maclean’s University Rankings — for a record 23rd time! Mount Allison was ranked first for reputation, scholarships and bursaries, operating budget, and library expenses:
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A message from Dr. Jean-Paul Boudreau, President and Vice-Chancellor: It is with great sadness that I share the news that beloved chemistry professor Dr. Stephen (Steve) Westcott has passed away. The University flags have been lowered to half-mast.
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Mount Allison was named the #1 undergraduate university in Canada for the 21st year by @macleans ' annual university rankings. #MtAllison also ranked first for student satisfaction, faculty awards, library expenses, and in the overall reputational survey.
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The Wellness Centre is now offering a Gender Affirming Care Clinic on campus and has extended its services to the wider region. For more details visit:
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Mount Allison ranks #1 in Maclean's University Rankings — for record 19th time! #mountiepride Full story:
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🎉 Mount Allison has been named the top undergraduate university in Canada by Maclean’s magazine for a record 24th time! Full story: #MountiePride
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Our hearts and thoughts are with our neighbours in Nova Scotia today. Mount Allison University sends its deepest condolences to everyone affected by this weekend’s tragic events. #NovaScotiaStrong
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“In the end, all we really have is kindness…”   “Being kind and being calm keeps us all safe.”   Honorary degree recipient Dr. Bonnie Henry delivers the Convocation address to Science and Commerce graduates from the Class of 2022.
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Congratulations to our honorary degree recipients honoured during our Monday afternoon Convocation ceremony: ▸ Pierre Lassonde ▸ Michael de Adder (’91) ▸ Dr. Jennifer Russell ▸ Chief Terry Paul Learn more:
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Mount Allison’s President had a special delivery for graduates in Sackville. Congratulations, Class of 2020! #MtAGrad2020
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Congratulations to Dr. Christl Verduyn, Mount Allison English professor and Director of the Centre for Canadian Studies, who was appointed a Member of the #OrderofCanada , announced Dec. 29 #mountiepride
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"Mount Allison University prides itself on providing an intimate experience. That might be why it’s been ranked as the top undergraduate school in Canada a whopping 20 times." Mount Allison named Canada's top #undergraduate university by @macleans :
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#Science @MountAllison being led exclusively by women, incl. Dean Dr. Jennifer Tomes. ▸ Dr. Vicki Meli, Biochemistry & Chemistry ▸ Dr. Catherine Lovekin, Physics ▸ Dr. Diana Hamilton, Biology ▸ Dr. M.E. Messinger, Math & Computer Science ▸ Dr. Lisa-Dawn Hamilton, Psychology
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Congratulations to our Football Mounties! http://t.co/Ify1HQHrwy
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Congratulations to #MtAllison Geography and Environment assistant professor, Dr. Jesse Popp, recently named the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Environmental Science:
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Announcing the establishment of the Frank McKenna School of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Mount Allison! With a leadership gift of $1 million from the McKenna Family, a total of $5 million has been raised from donors across Canada. Full story:
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Mount Allison University Director of Athletics and Recreation Pierre Arsenault has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for U SPORTS effective June 6. Congratulations Pierre! #mountiepride Full story:
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Two of Mount Allison’s -80-degree lab freezers, normally used to preserve lab samples and specialized chemicals, have been loaned to New Brunswick Public Health for COVID-19 vaccine storage and distribution across the province. Full story:
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It’s Convocation Day! Congratulations Science and Commerce grads! #MtAConvocation
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4 years
Earlier this evening, the University received word of a fire impacting off-campus student housing. The fire is under control and students living in the building are safe. The University has ensured the students affected have housing and additional supports as needed.
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Congrats @windsor_hall on being named one of Canada's 10 Best University Residences by @HuffPostCanada #mountiepride http://t.co/Or52kG6b0N
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Science student Isaac McCardle, from Charlottetown, PE, was awarded one of Mount Allison’s most prestigious scholarships — the Bell Scholarship — valued at $56,000 over four years. Full story:
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Three crosswalks have been painted by @SackvilleTownNB in support of the #LGBTQ community.
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@MountAllison has once again been ranked the #1 undergraduate university in Canada by @MacleansMag ! #MountiePride http://t.co/eN02b3rZBJ
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For the second year running, Mount Allison University President and running enthusiast Dr. Jean-Paul Boudreau ( @Boudreau_Ideas ) hand-delivered local graduates’ diplomas, on foot, covering more than 15 km. Full story: @SackvilleTownNB , @CanadianRunning
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Snowy evening on campus! #firstsnow
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“The Mount Allison we leave today will not be the Mount Allison we return to years from now, so commit to enjoying your friends, your home, and your accomplishments today and every day.” Valedictorian Hannah MacKellar (’18) #MtAConvocation
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Mount Allison alumna Anne Comfort is the University’s next Vice-President, International and Student Affairs, following an international search for the student-focused role. Full story:
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Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Meet just a few of Mount Allison's scientists! #WomenInScience
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The Mount Allison community supports Ukrainians during this time of upheaval. The bravery and steadfast resilience of the Ukrainian people and their leaders is a model to the world. Full statement from President Boudreau:
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Congratulations to Katherine Reiss — Mount Allison’s 55th #RhodesScholar ! Reiss is a fourth-year honours #chemistry student with minors in #biochemistry and #computerscience . Only 11 students from across Canada are selected to receive the award each year.
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Congratulations to former long-time Mount Allison Athletics Director Jack Drover on being awarded the L.B. “Mike” Pearson Award by @usports for his outstanding achievements in interuniversity athletics. Full story:
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Congratulations to #MtAllison Chancellor @PeterMansbridge on his final sign-off @CBCNews . Bravo to an extraordinary Canadian on #CanadaDay !
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3 years
The University would like to acknowledge complaints we have received about comments posted on a faculty member's personal blog. We neither support nor agree with these inappropriate comments. We are actively looking into this situation.
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2 years
SAVE THE DATE! The inaugural speaker for the McKenna School Distinguished Speaker Series is Dr. Rinaldo Walcott, Canadian writer and professor @UofT . His research is in the area of Black Diaspora Cultural Studies, gender, and sexuality. Full details:
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Shout out to our Grounds Crew who have worked so hard today — and this past month — clearing lots of snow and keeping campus safe. ❄️
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Congratulations to Tess Casher, #MtAllison 's 56th Rhodes Scholar!
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6 years
Our Women's Hockey Mounties family is praying for your hockey families #JerseysForHumboldt #MountiesforHumboldt #humboldtbroncos 💛💚 📸:
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Great to have Chancellor @petermansbridge here for Commencement #MtA2020
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6 years
#MtAllison appoints Dr. Jean-Paul Boudreau as the University's 15th President and Vice-Chancellor. Details:
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Presenting Mount Allison’s 15th President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Jean-Paul Boudreau | @Boudreau_Ideas
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President Boudreau welcomed new students to @MtAResidences today from the #AtlanticBubble in @MTADining ’s new on-campus food cart — The Flame! #TheFlameMtA
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#MtAllison has named Dr. Jeffrey Hennessy as its next provost and vice-president academic and research. Hennessy comes to Mount Allison from Acadia University and has been appointed for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2020. Full story:
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Congratulations to Toni Roberts and Dr. Susan (Susie) Andrews, both named 3M National Teaching Fellows: This prestigious national award recognizes educational leadership, pedagogy, and innovation. Ten recipients are recognized annually.
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Congratulations to Religious Studies Professor Dr. Susan (Susie) Andrews, recipient of the 2021 Herbert and Leota Tucker Teaching Award. The award is Mount Allison’s highest recognition of teaching excellence. Full story:
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Happy #WorldChocolateDay ! Did you know Mount Allison has its own chocolate bar made by @Peacebychoco ? Garnet and Golden is available at the Bookstore.
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🥇 #MtAllison wins @CCAECanada Gold Prix D’Excellence Award – Best Photograph! Momentum, featuring President & Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jean-Paul Boudreau, graced the cover of the fall 2018 Record, our magazine for alumni and friends. #CCAE2019 #mountiepride 📸 by @danielstlouis
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In advance of #MtAllison ’s first Powwow, the Mi’kmaq Flag was raised and will now fly permanently on campus.
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Congrats to our Football Mounties for their undefeated 8-0 regular season! See you at the Loney Bowl! #Mountiepride http://t.co/ubMLpdOplr
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Congratulations to honours history student Colin Robertson (’18), Mount Allison's 54th #RhodesScholar — one of only 11 selected in Canada! #mountiepride
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A special #CanadaDay welcome from the #MtAllison community to Dr. Jean-Paul Boudreau, who begins his role as the University’s 15th President and Vice-Chancellor today! @Boudreau_Ideas
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Exciting announcement today as #MtAllison and #NBCC signed a MOU, opening new pathways for credit transfers between the two schools: #nbpse #cdnpse
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🎉 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Introducing our new McCain Scholars awards — a suite of distinctive scholarships valued at $40,000 (over 4 years). The #scholarships will be available to incoming students and will eventually support up to 20 McCain Scholars annually:
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Congratulations to Ashley Cummings ('20), team lead for 'North in Focus: Nunavut, Our Land, Our People' — winner of an Arctic Inspiration Prize! The project received $20,000 to build capacity for a mental health and wellness program created for and by youth in #Nunavut .
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On Feb. 29, the Board of Regents of Mount Allison University announced the appointment of Dr. Ian Sutherland as the University's 16th President and Vice-Chancellor, effective July 15, 2024. Full story:
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University's flag is at half-mast to honour the fallen RCMP officers in Moncton. Thoughts are with families, residents, & emergency services
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👏 Congrats to all our grads! #MtAConvocation #MtA2019
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4 years
“Lots of people underestimate me because I am small, but I like being a defensive forward, backchecking, and using my speed.” Read more about 1st-year Hockey Mountie Sydney Stotski.🏒
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#MtAllison 's Dr. Vett Lloyd (biology) and Dr. Steve Westcott ( @CRC_CRC Chemistry) are among a group of NB researchers recently awarded funding for studies focused on #COVID -19 response and recovery through the @nb_innovation . Full story:
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A new study from #MtAllison researchers have found a new source of #Lymedisease bacteria in NB — the jumping mouse. Dr. Vett Lloyd and graduate student Chris Zinck used a Citizen Science approach, enlisting the assistance of local cats and motorists:
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10 years
#MtA has once again been ranked the top undergraduate university in the country by Maclean's! #unmatched
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2 years
“When that heartbeat stops — and it will someday — it’s not what you take with you, it’s what you left behind.” — Elder-in-Residence William Nevin, Convocation 2022
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President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jean-Paul Boudreau with a quick message to the MtA community. | @Boudreau_Ideas
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The University is aware of anti-2SLGBTQIA+ protests taking place across the country on Sept. 20. There is no space for hate on our campus and Mount Allison stands in solidarity with our 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Support and wellness services available:
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Congratulations to Dr. Leslie Kern! Kern’s new book, Feminist City: A Field Guide, has been shortlisted for the Writers’ Federation of @NBbookawards for Nonfiction. Read more about Dr. Kern’s latest book and research in the winter issue of the Record:
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Biology’s Dr. Emily Austen was one of nearly 300 researchers globally to contribute to a recently published study on the evolution of white clover in urban settings — likely the largest ever collaborative effort in #EvolutionaryBiology :
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Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Wilson (Religious Studies) who has been named a 3M National Teaching Fellow. The award, created by @STLHESAPES recognizes educational leadership, pedagogy, and innovation: @MTA_Rel_Studies @TheMapleLeague @RPEACE17
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Tentative collective agreements between the Mount Allison Faculty Association (MAFA) and Mount Allison University have now been reached. Faculty and librarians return to work as of today. Classes and academic programming will resume on Feb. 10:
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NS's Emma Miller on finding the perfect mix of academics & extracurriculars at #MtAllison
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7 years
Our home, @SackvilleTownNB has been named one of the 20 best places to visit in Canada by @VacayCanada
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Congrats to #FineArts alumna Elizabeth von Rosenbach (’12) who worked as a lighting artist on the Academy Award-winning Spider-Man: Into the #Spiderverse ! #Oscars
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With a PhD in Musicology, a Chemistry degree, and a proven track record in university leadership, Dr. Jeff Hennessy has been settling into his new role as #MtAllison 's Provost and Vice-President, Academic and Research over the last six months:
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“Having basketball in my life has helped me with school and has helped me develop the attributes I need in the classroom, such as work ethic." Read more about 🏀 Mountie Brett Curtis 🔗
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In honour of the International Day of Women and Girls in #Science , we take a look at the #MtAllison scientists making headlines this year! #WomenInScience
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Congratulations to Fine Arts research professor and visual artist Thaddeus Holownia, shortlisted to the 2024 Scotiabank Photography Award, Canada’s largest and most prestigious annual peer-nominated and reviewed prize for lens-based art:
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"The Campbell-Verduyn Fund has had a huge impact on student life over the past 12 years. We are happy to announce today that the Fund will become an endowed fund and continue to exist at #MtAllison , and to support students, in perpetuity." 🔗
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Congratulations to #Physics professor Dr. David Fleming on receiving #MtAllison 's 2018 Paul Paré Medal of Excellence, recognizing outstanding teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activities:
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Discover the #topreasons to attend #MtAllison from our students, faculty, and staff in our NEW video viewbook! Start exploring:
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Congratulations to #MtAllison chemistry professor Dr. Steve Westcott, who has been renewed as the Canada Research Chair ( @CRC_CRC ) in Green #Boron Chemistry, a distinction he has held since 2000:
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Welcome Steven Caldwell, @TSN_Sports soccer analyst & former @torontofc pro footballer — on campus this week working with Men's Soccer.
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Mount Allison has received a $400,000 donation from @scotiabank , creating the new ScotiaSPARC (Student Academic Resource Centre) to assist academic support programs for students: #ScotiaRISE
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Mount Allison will receive $36 million in joint funding from the Federal Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick for retrofits to the R.P. Bell Library and Archives and connected breezeway. Full story:
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Congratulations to Lucy MacDonald, Curator of Education and Community Outreach at the @OwensArtGallery on receiving this year's Purdy Crawford Staff Award of Excellence!
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The University's Emergency Fund has been activated for support. Monetary donations can be made online at . Choose Student Emergency Fire Fund from the drop-down menu. We are offering housing and essential service support to those affected by the fire.
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In response to the expression of hate on Alumni Field, we stand with our community with a message of hope. The matter is being investigated.
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Bio and psych student Eni Oguntona is job shadowing @Boudreau_Ideas in the President’s office for the first annual #GirlsBelongHereMtA Day! Students also joined Kim Meade (VP Int'l & Student Affairs) and Gloria Jollymore (VP University Advancement) for International #DayoftheGirl
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Congratulations to @MTA_Athletics ' Pierre Arsenault — named president of @AUS_SUA management council! He will also represent the #Atlantic conference as a member of the @USPORTSca board of directors. 🔗
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#MtAllison is pleased to welcome @SchulichLaw 's Naiomi Metallic to campus Feb. 1 as part of the University's Year of Indigenous Action:
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Congratulations to the Class of 2021 who will be receiving their Mount Allison pins in small group ceremonies over the next two days.
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Thanks to all of you who have reached out and want to help our impacted students due to this morning's fire. An Intake Centre has been set up in the basement of the Chapel on campus, which will be open 4-8 p.m. tonight to accept donations.
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Congratulations to #MtAllison 's Dr. Susie Andrews (Religious Studies) on being elected to the Royal Society of Canada's (RSC) College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists:
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An exciting new pizza oven addition is coming to Jennings Dining Hall! Now in its finishing stages...stay tuned!
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NEW! Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Computer Science and Music allows students to combine their interests and abilities in both technology and music, focusing on the practical applications of technology and the production of creative outputs that use technology. #music #compsci
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This fall, Mount Allison will launch a new foundation program called THRIVE — Transformation in Higher Education with Radical Inclusion, Values, and Engagement — to support incoming first-year students in thriving as academics and as humans. Full story:
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