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This newsletter contains information on sixty years of memories at the Mount, a Medical Transcription Training Program, a work symposium held by the Mount' Department of Co-operative Education, a choir reunion, an Old Photos Form exhibit, money donated for the cost of restoring the grand piano, a grants program for helping youth, and an alumnae update concerning alumnae activities, a Coffee House, and preparation for Convocation Week. There are also sections on issues of feminism in relation to the economy, a Daffodil Day, a survey on the effectiveness of the newsletter 'The Connection,' the reappointment of Sister Patricia Mullins and Dr. Susan Clark from their current positions to Dean of Humanities and Sciences and Dean of Human and Professional Development respectively, and presentations, seminars, and papers attended, presented, and published by faculty. The newsletter includes a profile description of Erma Rankin, as well as sections on a Canadian Women's mailing list, money available, a bibliography published, support given by the Minister of State for Youth for actions of the CRTC. There is information on a festival of music, a social history symposium, the use of micrcomputers in education, auditions for the Mount Playhouse, a letter to the editor concerning the election of new Student Council officers, and conferences, publications, and other events held at different universities and councils. The newsletter includes an opinion piece regarding housing, as well as sections on the public image of professors, a campaign to acquire $200,000 in Québec for education, and a reconceptualization of God. The newsletter concludes with information on prizes offered by the Atlantic Chapter of the Canadian Micrographic Society, single parents' needs in Canada, and a section titled 'Anne's Author' concerning women's attendance of university.

This newsletter contains information on the Mount's 'For the Run of It' event, Mount scholars honored at an academic recognition ceremony, Dr. Kathryn Bindon's opinion of the Mount's consideration of equality, Lisa Frechette's reception of a plaque and $500 cheque for winning the Seagram's V.O. Hospitality Award, Gallery notes, and the Du Maurier Mostly Mozart Series. There is an 'Of Interest' section detailing research from the Mount's Women's Studies Journal, Atlantis, as well as an 'On the Move' section on the 11th annual Atlantic Math Days conference and the election of Dr. Susan Clark as the national chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF). The newsletter concludes with information on Co-op deadlines and a 'War and peace' course discussion by The Peace Beat.

This newsletter contains information on the Mount's reception of $228,000 in grants to fund projects in the Caribbean, the installation of a VAX 8200 system for computing, a visit from a society for women in philosophy on the Mount campus, a university/corporate partnership to launch 'The Pepsi Challenge,' a profile description of Paul Reyno, a lecture titled 'Women and the Political Process,' the density of registration after the summer break, helping others to help themselves at the Adsum House, and nominations for honorary degrees. There are sections on Professor Lila Engberg's project at Chancellor College, Malawi, a research project at the University of Waterloo about portable computers, the departure of Don Cooken from the Public Relations Office, the Pepsi Challenge, Seton lectures exploring religion's meaning for contemporary women, photos of Orientation 1986, and the inclusion of 'In Her Place: Changing Images of Women in Wester Society from the Seventeenth to the Twentieth Century,' a schedule of activities to be conducted at the Art Gallery event of the same name. There is information on ceremonies of convocation for the installation of Dr. Naomi Hersom, registering early for summer jobs, a wine and cheese reception in the MacNeil Room, another 'first' for Mount grads, papers presented by six faculty members, a new Women's Studies chair named, Monday as a drop-in day, and conferences, meetings, publications, and travels of faculty and students. There are sections on The Peace Beat's discussion of Chernobyl, a pilot project titled 'To Your Heart's Delight' by Doris Gillis, a non-smoking advertisement, and a notice to American citizens about a competitive writing examination. The newsletter concludes with information on smoking on campus, a public lecture series titled 'Women and Knowledge,' and the Shinarama Car Wash for Cystic Fibrosis Research.

This newsletter includes sections on the increased enrolment in classes at the Mount, a task force created by Dr. E. Margaret Fulton, the role of mindpower in Canada, new faces on campus, and the Mount Homecoming event of 1982 for alumnae. The newsletter also discusses the Academic Vice President, Dr. Pauline A. Jones, in relation to her experience working at MSVU. There is also information on chairpersons being appointed, tree identification for an arboretum, and summer activity that took place in between semesters. Information regarding the Mount Playhouse, help for part-time students, and increased enrolment in summer schools is also present. There are sections about displays at the Art Gallery, women airing concerns through a task force, the debating society, a list of fitness activities and scheduled times, Project One's $20,000 commitment from Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited, and a schedule of events for September, October, November, and December. The newsletter contains discussions of co-operative education and the performance of Marie Kelly's 'Don't Stir Me.'

This newsletter contains information on Teaching Excellence Awards, convocation ceremony dates, the creation of the Chef Rene bursary by residence students, and an 'On the Move' section detailing Naomi Hersom's speaking at the annual meeting of the Mero United way, as well as the awarding of $3,415 in research grants to Dr. David Monaghan. There is an 'Of Interest' section on faculty textbook orders, and a pilot outreach aerobic fitness program offered by the Mount. There are sections on Reunion Weekend '88 for Alumnae, a blueprint for action regarding physical activity, a Campus Calendar detailing events from May 8 to June 28, and a 'Fitnic' advertisement from the Athletics/Recreation department.

This newsletter contains information on the Mount's developmentally delayed children's teaching project, an alliance formed between feminists and libertarians, an autobiography of a working man, a 'Flash' section on an agreement signed between university presidents to create a confederation of university education programs, a profile description of Deborah Cameron, April auditions for the Mount Playhouse, staying on campus in the summer, and an invitation to the Mount Saint Vincent Alumnae Autumn Cruise. There are also sections on an Athletics/Recreation review, photos of the Mount's sports teams, writing for university, paper submissions from business management and records retention to the Atlantic Chapter of the Canadian Micrographic Society, The Peace Beat's discussion of an 'experiment in co-existence' in Israel, and PR (Public Relations) graduates being slow to find jobs. The newsletter concludes with the establishment of the Floyd Campbell Prize, media coverage of the abortion issue, Diane Doré's reception of a certificate of merit from the Governor General, Daffodil Day, and publications, contributions, workshops, and theses conducted by faculty.

This newsletter discusses Australia's solution to the education of students through packages sent to teachers, the awarding of a Public Relations Scholarship to Sheila Butler, a presentation by Dr. Janina Konczacki, co-operative education benefits, a five-meal plan at V.S. Services, and various projects targeting alumnae students. The newsletter also contains sections on making your own art, a meeting between the All China Women's Federation and the Mount, Canada Savings Bonds, Staff Files, summer research awards available, Board Committees for 1982 and 1983, and a performance of Sizwe Bansi is Dead sponsored by the Political Studies Department.

This newsletter contains information on a sequence filmed by Picture Plant Ltd. at the Mount library, an 'On the Move' section detailing publications, awards, and scholarships of students and faculty, an invitation to a University Community Memorial Service, and the Mount Senate's approval of the fall graduation list. There are sections on employees being given time off to vote, awards for research opportunities, a presentation of 'What Cheer!' by the Seton Cantata Choir, a presentation of the Noel Levasseur Memorial Scholarship to Catherine MacDonald, and a 'Christmas Daddies Challenge' issued by Rosaria Centre staff. The newsletter also discusses a 'big season' predicted for Mount teams, as well as an 'Of Interest' section detailing talks, clothing sales, and an 'Antioch Weekend' program designed to 'stimulate awareness of the Christian ideal.'

This newsletter contains information on a new five-year plan for Mount computer resources, a candlelight supper to be repeated, a Vintage 1925 theme for the Faculty Association Dinner Dance, and the discovery of old Canadian photos appearing in book form. There are also sections on The Peace Beat concerning Star Wars tests and the Reagan administration, the 12th annual University Community Art, Craft, Baking, Hobby and Talent Show, the success of a Mount Co-op student, callings for papers on education, and improving the status of disabled persons in Ottawa. There is also information on the MacLennan report, long-service awards, an in memoriam section for the deaths of family members of Mount community members, as well as a list of activities in international development and research grants awarded. The newsletter contains sections on a profile description of Virginia O'Connell, lectures at Dalhousie on reproductive technology, prints of Agnes Nanogak's scenes of Inuit life, AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) educational campaigns launched in the United States, a poster for the Beggar's Banquet on Caritas Day, toys and furniture wanted by Dr. Ron Van Houten and Dr. Ahmos Rolider, the most ambitious musical at the Mount to date from 'A Chorus Line', and faculty publications, meetings, travels, and professional development. There is information on improving the image of social scientists, books donated in memory of Judith Trenaman, the access provided by shorter courses, the A.U.C.C.'s (Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada) statement on bilingualism, fewer jobs available, home life and children's view of war at the Art Gallery, Gladys Grandy's retirement from Versa Food Services, and the annual winter carnival from January 27-31. The newsletter concludes with an advertisement for a public lecture held by Dr. Kathleen McCartney, and a non-smoking advertisement, as well as information on a Student Union reception and course registration.

This newsletter contains information on a new computer laboratory, hair zinc research, a mindpower advertisement, MSVU students participating in Canadian sports teams, and Athletics and Alumnae Awards Night. It also includes sections on Barbara Jean Dionne's experiences following her graduation, faculty members travelling to Nain, Labrador, and the presentation of a student paper at the Atlantic Universities Undergraduate Biology Conference (AUUBC). There are sections on myths and facts about rape, open-house sessions for high school students, learning from objects as opposed to textbooks, the creation of a President's Holiday, information on the Mount Playhouse, faculty research endeavours, and out-of-province students. The newsletter contains sections on an Image Committee survey, reminders for borrowing library materials, and women in the work world.