Topics covered include: Arms Control and Disarmament; The Aquinian and Freedom of the Press; Nestle boycott; Zionism; Orwell and public relations; Canadian Public Relations Society; Low wages; Tuition increase; Men in MSVU positions of authority; Contraceptive sponge; Uganda; Doctors; MSVU Art Gallery; Mount Playhouse

This newsletter contains information on a 'colorful ceremony' marking the installation of the next Mount president, a risk taking and responsibility address by Naomi Hersom, photos of the installation and Convocation, discussions of feminism and Christianity, the naming of a new Air Canada Fellow, salutations and greetings to Naomi Hersom as the new Mount president, the application of calligraphy in a certificate of greeting to Naomi Hersom, coming events, a letter to the editor regarding an article in the Picaro from Alexander G. Dow, Christmas cakes for sale, an information session on osteoporosis, and publications, readings, meetings, video productions, and travels of Mount faculty.

This newsletter contains information on Irene McQuillan's adventures on the open seas through cruise ships, which started in 1974 and continued after her time at the Mount, as well as a section indicating that an autumn Alumnae Cruise could be the 'Chance of a Lifetime.' There is a profile description of Agnes O'Donnell Kelly, in addition to sections on Mount alumnae featured on TV programs, the Mount Saint Vincent University Awards Banquet, a non-smoking advertisement, alumnae support for Jubilee Scholarships, the first person to receive an honorary degree among alumnae (Agnes White), an advertisement for Travel Night, and a discussion of the Mount's Reach for the Top Quiz Show. The newsletter includes a 'Chapter News' section regarding the successes of Dr. Ruth Goldbloom and her husband; there are other parts of this section that detail events in other provinces, as well as conferences and alumnae activity, followed by a list of Chapter contacts. There is information on the educational and professional successes of Michelle Gallant, the aftermath of the Jubilee, a reunion weekend advertisement for alumnae, good will generated at a 'special luncheon,' a teaching award, an alumnae membership reminder, mass celebrating 'faith, wisdom, and friendship,' and a 'Class Notes' section, listing students, their degrees, and their current places of residence, for the years 1933 to 1982. The newsletter concludes with an in memoriam section for the deaths of MSVU alumnae, as well as a section on information required by St. Joseph's Convent from its former students.

Topics covered include: Petition; Residence Committee; Bookstore; Seton Residence; Mount-Dal Agreement; Student Union; Cafeteria; Kathleen Sullivan; Food; Home Economics Department; Education Department; Otto Lang; Abortion; Women's Movement; Women Healers; Barbara Ehrenteich; Deidre English; Board of Governors Committee; Sister Mary Albertus; Canadian Armed Forces; Literary; Art Gallery; Crafts; Student Store; Sports; Food Committee; Sister Marie Gillen; Greg Cookley; Awards Day; Canada Manpower Centre; Dalhousie Cultural Activities; Saint Mary' s Performing Arts; Acadia; Events

Topics covered include: Presidential Elections; Journalism Program; Dean's List; Ms. Hussain; Library; The Maritime University Liberal Federation (MULF) Convention; Professional Administrators' Seminar; Nancy Hyland; Chess Club;World University Service of Canada Conference; Athletics Club;

Topics covered include: Peace education, Books in Sacateria; Open Campus Days; Valedictorian Nominations; France trip; Student Union President Teresa Francis; Youth Entrepreneurial Skills Program for Students; Public relations program portfolios; Ontario education cuts; Wendy's fast food; Professor George Patterson; Sexual harassment; Touched (play); Bongo's (band); Nuns; Inuit life; Fiesta 1985; Volleyball Nationals; Princeton Tory;

Sports highlighted: women's soccer, men's soccer, intramural hockey.

Topics covered include: Negar Sakhai; Welcome Back Everyone!; Richard Tuncer; Local Mother Makes a Difference; Elchin Mannadov; Canadian War Correspondent Sheds Light on Untold Conflict in the Caucasus; Local Family Business, International Altruism; Steve Caines; Blocking Bill C-311 and the Need for Democratic Reform; Building Prisons, Creating Prisoners; Career Decisions Matter - Mount Alumni Among Successful UFE Graduates; Art Gallery Presents; Francois Lacasse: Outpourings; Stephanie Brown; Scent-Free, Please

This newsletter contains information on International Women's Week, Dr. Naomi Hersom's appointment as the Mount's seventh president, support for a child with cerebral palsy, cutbacks in the Public Relations Office, a profile description of Dr. Charles Edmunds, a section titled 'Eat Well, Live Well,' a Children's Drawing research topic, information on the Beggar's Banquet, and faculty awards, conferences, publications, and discussions. There are sections on the Conseil de recherches en sciences humains (CRSH; Council of Research in the Humanities) (in French), a public lecture titled 'Feminism and Civil Liberties,' a World Day of Prayer service, a museum studies course on ASN (the Atlantic Satellite Network), a space shuttle PR (Public Relations) case study, information on women's conditions in Zambia, and a course on peace studies discussed by The Peace Beat. The newsletter contains information on supply and demand of teachers, financial aid for students, links to be made between the Mount and South Africa, a March Break Day Camp, an Art Gallery exhibit titled 'Musclemen,' open campus days, and a non-smoking advertisement.