This newsletter discusses the positive and negative trends regarding federal government funding for universities, the value of exporting goods, a presentation of $30,000 from Northern Telecom Limited to support the Mount's Project One: Futures for Women, the instatement of a new Chaplain, the Public Relations Society contract with MSVU, faculty research and publications, and Art Gallery Displays of Christmas cards. It also includes information on alumnae reunions, an uplifting written piece by Mae Goodwin from the Housekeeping staff, the benefits of mindpower and higher education, a Christmas party, promoting education for those unfamiliar with university education, computer skills, and the role that libraries play in the pursuit of happiness. The newsletter also discusses the Rhodes Fellowships for Women, tea visits to the Motherhouse, a new office for secretaries, and financial aid.

This newsletter contains information on Dale Godsoe's appointment as the chair of the Mount's Board of Governors, a visitation by a group from the People's Republic of China to the Mount's DUET (Distance University Education via Television) facilities, Head Gardener Carol Goodwin's legacy upon leaving the university, two new presidents (one for the Alumnae Association, the other for the Student Union), Faculty Day, orientation sessions for September 4, administrative changes (including new vice-presidents), and choir auditions. The newsletter also contains sections on the high standards set by the Mount's Development Office for fundraising, and the establishment of the Jodrey Chair in Gerontology by Dr. Naomi Hersom.

"Women in Education" was the title of the symposium held to mark the installation of Sister Mary Albertus and to begin the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Mount. It also seems to be the theme of this issue of Insight because so much of the material is about or pertains to women in education. The three outstanding women who participated in the symposium (Dr. Jill Conway, Dr. May Diaz, and Miss Sylva Gelber) contributed the first article which is an edited transcript of their remarks that day. "Service Response to Need" is Sister Mary Albertus' installation address. It is written by a woman who has spent her adult life educating other women, and, as a document about this university, it concerns the further education of women. There is a series of pictures taken the day of Sister Albertus' installation and a brief report on that day. Another brief account deals with the renewal of the Mount Saint Vincent Dalhousie agreement. Student Barbara Purdy reports on the research Assistant Professor Marial Mosher has been conducting concerning Canadian Indians. Dr. Philip McShane describes five types of philosophy in the Current Issues section. Alumnae-Development officer Jean Flemming has compiled this issue's "Spilt Ink" and the Mount personality featured is Dr. Pierre Gerin (taken from the back of the issue).

Topics covered include: Nova Scotia Premier Russell MacLellan at MSVU; Big Changes in store for Mount Residences; Part Time Faculty Negotiations; Potential solution to Crow Problem Full of Hot Air; Federal NDP Leader Alexa McDonough at MSVU; MSVU To Host the 19th Annual Atlantic Undergraduate English Conference 1999; Student Union Spring Elections 1998 - Candidates for President: Timothea Gibb, Sheldon Miller, Gin Hing Yee, Candidate for Executive VP: Alison Druhan, Academic VP: Ron Pottie, External VP: Margaret Ann McIntosh, Carlee Portolesi, Internal VP: Steven Quinn, Senate Rep: Greg Nepean, Arts and Science Rep: Vanessa Turner; Eating Disorder Week; The Caribbean: Food to Curry your Favor; Sex and Sexuality; Students Need Summer Jobs; First medal ever won by Mount athletes; CIAU awards first-ever womens' national university hockey championship

Topics covered include: Career Week; Learning French; Bilingualism; Christian Movement for Peace; Tourism degree; Unemployment in Canada; Mature students; XIV Winter Olympics; Canadian Federation of Students (CFS); Arms race; Lebanon; Herpes hotline; Fifth Annual Home Economics Society Fashion Show; Mount Mystics

Topics covered include: Fire Safety; Women's Day Celebration Rally; Bursary Eligibility Rules Changed; Seat Belts; New Rape Legislation; Gandhi; Nutrition Week; Badminton Team; Intramural Changes; Hockey Team;

Topics covered include: Dj Scribble's Top-Ten to Listen to If You Haven't Heard; Meaghan Kerr; One Person's Trash is Another Person's Meal; Justin Bromberg; Bird Shit, Gentrification, and Chain-smoking - 80's Montreal Exposed; Trumped Business Competition - Win Up to $7000 in Cash While Bolstering Your Resume; Career Advancement in Federal Government: Lunch and Learn Session; Annual Award Recognizes Student Leadership; Jonathan Ore; Does Toronto Have Room for a Second NHL Team?; Andrea Moir; Student Broadcasters to work 2010 Olympics; Giles Roy; Spandex diaries: the world according to American Apparel; Amanda Marie-Quintino; Shisha Smoking: Harmless High or Harmful Habit

Topics covered include: Kathryn Laurin and Amber Daley; A Welcome From Your University and Students' Union Presidents; Jean Mills; Galactic Opportunities; Patricia Wilson; MSVU's Best Kept Campus Secret Revealed; Gillian Morrison; Housing Team Welcomes New Students; Tyler Deacon; James Bond Crashes MSVU Frosh Week for a Mount Royale; Monty; Rosaria... Worth the Trip Up the Hill!; Bruno Perron; Style it up with Student Government; Andrew Carver; FPC Welcomes Back Students of All Ages; Alica Earle; Need Help? Just Ask.; Allison Haley; We're More Than Just A Sweet Tooth; Alicia Earle; Students Can Save Money By Staying On Capus; Jane McCormack; MSVU LGBTQ and Friends Make Grand Entrance; Niki Toomey; MSVU Hosts First Ever Show and Shine for Shinerama; Jeremy Neilson; "I Love Lamp"; "Mom, Where's the Meatloaf?'; How Green is Our Campus; Tales of the Travelling Walking Stick