Newsletter

This newsletter contains information on women in the workplace under Nova Scotia law, a soon-to-be-released report from the Committee on Planning and Budgeting, the Alumnae Award for Teaching Excellence, a profile description of Christopher Heide, student financial aid available, Christmas cards available, the impacts of copyright laws on educators, an advertisement for the Mount's Community Happy Hour, projections of the number of women to be unemployed by 1990, a Christmas Cup Challenge, and a talk by Kate Gonthi concerning youth helping youth in Malawi. The newsletter includes sections on university closure during Christmas break, universities as a key asset to Canada's future, faculty travels, conferences, workshops, and other events, and a reflection of the past decade by The Peace Beat. The newsletter discusses Dr. Peter Schwenger's lecture on publications about the nuclear holocaust, the second edition of 'Transition Learning' titled 'Hot off the Press,' the role of part-time Speech and Drama Instructor Caitlyn Colquhoun's role in the movie 'The Puracon Factor,' a letter to the editor regarding the nature of the utensils and plates, and a 'Leg Work for Team Support' campaign. There is information on Spring graduation, 'Veggie Chips,' a lecture regarding the Big Bang by Dr. Werner Israel, a parking survey, western sunlight at the Gallery, getting into the Christmas spirit, and constructive aid to be given to colleges and universities. There is a non-smoking advertisement, as well as sections on scholarships won by secretaries, innovation through partnerships, a talk by Dr. Barbara Roberts regarding Women's Resources for a Peaceful World, a conference sponsored by the Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education, mosquitoes used for research, and an advertisement for the Seton Cantata Choir in concert. The newsletter concludes with sections on publications by and about women, women and moral madness, an 'Experience Unlimited' meeting, and a position open for Don to be applied for by November 26.

This newsletter contains information on the maintenance department's efforts to deal with winter, an athletics reunion weekend planned, a list of Mount scholarship winners, Dr. Joyce Kennedy's understanding of continuing education as vital to women, a section titled 'Active Living: Health and fitness for the 90s, and opportunities for students to make calls to overseas relatives through the Northern Telecom Phone-Home event. There is a section titled 'Sexuality, love and marriage: a frank discussion,' as well as information on Art Gallery news, an advertisement for the 'February Hill Thrill' event, and the creation of a summer institute for teachers.

This newsletter contains information on Mount registration and orientation, an Africville project grant, the Mount's West Indies connection, MANUS (Mount Association of Non-traditional University Students) office spaces and staff, a memorial mass for Kathleen Crowley, and athletics/recreation plans for the fall. It discusses the awarding of the Air Canada Fellowship to Mary Ann Daye, details for the Quirky Quatrathalon, the Mount Art Gallery's focus on workers and industry, new non-credit courses from continuing education, a Campus Calendar of events from September 19 to September 25, and information on using debit cards on the photocopiers in the Seton Academic Centre.

This newsletter contains information on adolescents who have experienced family violence, Dorothy West's retirement from the Mount after 21 years as a Mount employee, extended visiting privileges in Mount residences, graduation deadlines for May, and auditions for the Seton Cantata Choir. There is an 'On the Move' section highlighting publications, achievements, speeches, Mount representatives, and awards of faculty, as well as an 'Of Interest' section detailing purchases, speeches, and conducted at the Mount. The newsletter concludes with a section on a Skating Party for the Mount community.

This newsletter contains information on construction crews working in winter, a profile description of physician Ellen McKeough, a deadline set for NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council) awards, Mount grad Kathy E. Wolfe's reception of the Harry G. Hoben Prize, and an 'On the Move' section detailing faculty panels, meetings, and congresses. There are also sections on young women taking the lead in smoking statistics, a workshop that can help curb smoking, summer travel plans, and an 'Of Interest' section regarding Caritas Day events, the Du Maurier 'Mostly Mozart' concert series, and Ethel Tweedie's experience of the Clothing and Textiles 301 class. The newsletter discusses The Peace Beat's discussion of a balanced curriculum in Peace Studies, contributions to the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, and a 'Lend a Helping Hand at Tax Time' advertisement.

This newsletter contains information on orientation sessions, a new advisory council in Business faculty, a new counsellor serving disadvantaged women, the transition of the Tourism and Public relations departments from Seton Annex to Marywood (buildings in the university), Open Week at the University Club, the achievements and work ethic of the new Women's Studies chair, and co-operatives between the Institute for the Study of Women and the province on a follow-up study. The newsletter contains sections on top honors awarded to biology students, a Promotional Challenge for Adult Educators, an advertisement for the Elizabeth Seton Lectures, an advertisement titled 'Margaret is Music,' and faculty publications, travels, and memberships in the Advisory Committee on Culture for the Canadian Commission for UNESCO.

This newsletter contains information on a 'Walk with Ernie' event, guest speakers at the Women's Day Rally, innovations and ideas from the Mount Playhouse, a profile description of Fay Rozovsky, an advertisement for the play 'Bazaar and Rummage,' theory and practice in education, a 'Women in Business' conference for entrepreneurs, and board positions, publications, seminars, and panels of faculty members. There are sections on the Mount Saint Vincent Alumnae Association's fourth annual games night, a juried exhibit of hooked rugs, an awards banquet, the Host Family Association's annual Mount event, exhibitions at the Art Gallery, scholarships for Native students, and fundraising for the Annual Fund Drive from the 'Flip for Lunch' event. The newsletter also highlights discussions by The Peace Beat on American leadership in European countries, NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council) changes, auditions for the Mount Playhouse, the opening of the University Club, and a 'This and That' section detailing the Mount's Public Relations Society, post-graduate study, Adsum House's second annual book and record sale, and the deadline for the Canadian Law Information Council's 1987 Research Fellowship Program.

This newsletter contains information on a 'Quirky kickoff' to the United Way campaign, a growing international profile at the Mount, a new telephone system upgrade planned, the Sister Patricia Mullins prize in chemistry, and awards offered by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). The newsletter concludes with a Campus Calendar with events from September 28 to October 31.

This newsletter contains information on a blood donor clinic, making time for making art, open campus days, a profile description of Dr. Olga Broomfield, the Marillac residence, MSVU's Women's Studies chair in action, and support for LEAF (Women's Legal Education and Action Fund). The newsletter includes sections on The Peace Beat and the organization called 'Outwitting the Clock,' displays at the Art Gallery until March 9, labels for wine bottles and tax training and audits, Nova Scotia women in science, a performance by 'A Chorus Line,' Jonathan White's appointment to help establish an MBA program in Public Relations, and a 'Flash' advertisement for the Nova Scotia Council for University Presidents. There is information on Melissa Sparks's role as Chief of Campus Police, applications for residence and the position of Resident Assistant (R/A), faculty and student research, publications, meetings, and travels, getting into the foreign service, and a budget reminder. The article discusses the Task Force's role in defining Canadians' moral values, a non-smoking advertisement, an advertisement for the Mount Saint Vincent University Community Happy Hour, a new Chaplain on campus, a Mount student who won the Pillsbury Scholarship, and an evaluation of the Vice-President Academic. The newsletter concludes with sections on the Canada/India project for a new building, a progress report on Novanet, participating in a Valentine's Day event at the Marillac Residence (in French), a classified ad for accommodation, supporting Adsum House, and an in memoriam section for the death of Andy James at 29.

This newsletter contains information on women receiving honorary doctors of humane letters degrees, sixty years of memories at the Mount, what security means to women, an editorial concerning the issues of Insight Plus, the return of the Girroir Piano and the associated scholarship, an appointment to be made for the chair of Women's Studies, a new alumnae branch to be set up, and a notice regarding the Mount's 60th year as a degree-granting institution. The newsletter also contains sections on the Jubilee Homecoming of 1985, a profile description of Kristen Earley, a theme song for the 60th anniversary, a poster for the Seton Cantata Choir in concert, an evaluation of the public awareness about the MSVU library, and alumnae awards that were presented. There is information on workplace ergonomics, the increased volume of research grants awarded, paintings on display at the art gallery, and an alumnae update concerning convocation and events proposed for Grad Week. The newsletter discusses events at the Mount Playhouse, a follow-up to the study of the 'Vulnerable Mothers, Vulnerable Children' study, stamps created to mark the end of the 'Decade of Women,' research grants awarded by the Mount's president, and a letter to the editor regarding appreciation for the donations made to Frances C. Cody as a result of the death of their father. The newsletter concludes with a list of graduates from the Mount from the years 1939 to 1983, highlighting their current location, the degrees that they hold, and their marital status.