Newsletter

This newsletter outlines the volume of security files that should be destroyed according to the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT). It also provides a table of the life patterns of Canadian women based on their marital status and the number of children they have. The newsletter includes sections on the liberal arts degree at the Mount, teams at the Nova Scotia College Conference athletic league, the Mount's considerations given to delivering its own mail, and a lecture titled 'In the Image of God - Female.' There is discussion of the Halifax Branch of the Canadian Federation of University Women, as well as information about student exchanges programs, the job market, and a report by the Commission on Foreign Student Policy called 'The Right Mix.'

This newsletter contains information on Mount president Naomi Hersom inheriting 'a marvelous legacy,' an editor's note regarding the purpose and scheduled release of issues of 'The Connection,' a new tourism and hospitality program starting in the fall, the Public Relations Office as the voice of the university, how to apply for research grants, a non-smoking advertisement, information on the Chancellor, Superior General of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity, and chair of the university's Board of Governors, and information on faculty preaching, activities as co-chair, of the Second Atlantic Conference, workshops, seminars, travels, meetings, and other undertakings. The newsletter includes sections on installation ceremonies, keeping the campus safe, sanitary and attractive, extra staff requirements, chairs for 1986 and 1987, 'no smoking' recommendations, and 'The Pepsi Challenge.' There is information on parking on campus, meals on campus, variety at the book store, programs for Orientation Week, equipment at the Audio Visual office, the Art Gallery as a teaching tool, services for students and faculty, and remarks about bi-weekly pay cheques. The newsletter discusses a new co-ordinator for DUET (Distance University Education via Television), a scholarship named after Dr. E. Margaret Fulton, facilitating supplies collection for the university, the Mount Saint Vincent University Community Happy Hour, and The Peace Beat's discussion of Latin American governments. The newsletter concludes with sections on the Mount's Mission Statement, the work conducted by the office of the supervisor of secretarial services, print shop, and mail room, resource guides available, lecturing on television through DUET, and services offered at the Computer Centre.

This newsletter contains information on a study by Dr. Eileen LeBlanc on the quality of frozen fish fillets, the opening of the new E. Margaret Fulton Communications Centre, Seton Lectures to be delivered by Dr. Peter Paris, a statement of lifelong learning issued by AUCC (Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada), and an advertisement with a schedule of events for National Universities Week at the Mount. The newsletter also discusses Betty Kennedy's reception of an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree, Nancy Rowell Jackman's speech at the SUNS (Students' Union of Nova Scotia) forum, the 1989 fall Convocation schedule, and a lecture series held by Dr. E. Margaret Fulton. There are also sections on a celebration of Africville spirit at the Art Gallery, the seventh annual 'For the Run of It' event, a major German expressionist exhibit at the Art Gallery, and a new ordinance in place regarding parking on campus. The newsletter concludes with sections on retired administrators honored at a tea event in the Meadows in September, as well as an 'Of Interest' section discussing scholarships, employment positions, conferences, building restructuring, and health and dental claims reimbursements.

This newsletter contains information on the Mount Marketing Society, a profile description of Mae Goodwin, research grants awarded, Dean Susan Clark's and Deborah Poff's travels to Nigerian universities, winners of the 'The Connection parking limerick contest,' works by Group Seven at the Mount's Art Gallery, and the availability of copies of the AAU (Association of Atlantic Universities) funding brief. There are sections on papers invited for conferences in Halifax and Thailand, university closure policies, and an 'Of Interest' section detailing the CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency) awards program, financial assistance for graduate students, and Ivan Blake's donation of an antique map to the Public Archives of Nova Scotia. is also an 'On the Move' section discussing scholarships awarded to senior Mount students, as well as faculty publications, conferences, and collaborations on mathematics projects. The newsletter includes sections on New Year's resolutions, fitness for the New Year, parking tips, student receptions of the Floyd Campbell Memorial Scholarship in French, a course on Economics of the Arms Race discussed by The Peace Beat, and survival kits to chase away exam 'blues.'

This newsletter contains information on Jean Chretien's visit to the Mount, the February deadline for AUCC (Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada) awards, and a profile description of Sister Elizabeth Bellefontaine. There is an 'Of Interest' section on bursaries, the Invitational High School Basketball Tournament, openings in the child study centre's part-day nursery program, information on the Richard J. Schmeelk Canada Fellowship, and a tour of the Motherhouse. The newsletter concludes with an 'On the Move' section detailing publications by various faculty members.

This newsletter contains information on the Governor General's visit to the Mount, Dr. Susan Clark's appointment as dean of human and professional development, new faces at the Mount in the fall, plans by the Mount United Way to improve quality of life, bookstore activity in preparation for the new term, new appointments to the Mount's board of governors, the Elizabeth Seton Lectures, and a 'Get Moving!' theme sponsored by the athletics/recreation department. The newsletter concludes with a section on a conference exploring Dutch public policies and an 'On the Move' section highlighting achievements, sabbaticals, and appointments of Mount faculty and staff.

This newsletter contains information on honorary degrees conferred to four distinguished women, the Centre for Excellence in English Language Arts, a profile description of Dr. Kim Kienapple, an Air Canada Fellowship and prize, an exhibition of James McGlade's 'The Hearth and the Newborn' at the Art Gallery, the most recent MSVU Community Happy Hour, a conference titled 'Women Alive' at the Mount, and the Congres Des Societes Savantes à l'Université du Manitoba (the congress of scientist societies at the University of Manitoba) (in French). The newsletter contains sections on The Peace Beat's discussion of The Great Peace Journey in Sweden, an effort to inform university members about the hazards of smoking, shaping up with spring fitness, the June 3 Census Day, the Student Union, Athletic and Alumnae Awards Banquet, the Seton Cantata Choir in concert, and a class project that helped the homeless. There is also information on a luncheon hosted by the Mount, training and employment, a Pot Luck Candlelight Supper and Stage Show from the Host Family Association, research grants announced, and a 'What's Going On?' section regarding The Nova Scotia Division of the Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association, the presentation of a conference by the Atlantic Affiliate of the Association for the Care of Children's Health, the eligibility of disabled students to apply for an IMASCO scholarship, an advertisement for Daffodil Days, and an international symposium titled 'Girls, Women and Giftedness.'

This newsletter contains information on the success of the Free Lunch campaign, researchers changing approaches to the treatment of stroke victims, an advertisement for the Mount Saint Vincent University Community Happy Hour, a profile description of Dr. Susan Whiting, the increased use of the Mount's library, an advertisement for two events ('Séminaire Acadien' and 'La poésie acadienne' [Acadian Seminar and Acadian Poetry]) (in French), a nutrition and aging symposium, a Goldbloom playground in Jerusalem, and Christmas carols to be sung by the Seton Cantata Choir starting on December 3. There are also sections on the National Forum of Canadian Cultural Policy, a scholarship for Mount students, a University Club, the impact of Chernobyl on Soviet society, and the introduction of a consumer education program. The newsletter concludes with information on a discussion by The Peace Beat regarding an open letter sent to U.S. President Ronald Reagan, a Christmas party held at the Mount for children, publications, workshops, and congresses engaged in by faculty.

This newsletter contains information on honorary degree candidates announced, a Nova Scotia conference on women and the Christian Church, the creation of a Women in Science scholarship, a Campus Calendar with events from April 8-May 8 to June 28, a serenade celebration for spring, and an 'Of Interest' section highlighting changes by the federal government regarding international student work and a course in records management added to the Mount's summer school schedule.

This newsletter contains information on research conducted by Mount Business students on marketing milkshakes for Farmers Dairy, a profile description of Judith Shiers, as well as an 'Of Interest' section on an AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) reflection by the Campus Ministry, Dr. Ursula Franklin's lecture at Dalhousie University, and reduced prices of fitness classes at the Mount. There are sections on events from March 14 to 28 on campus, as well as a section titled 'Wanted: One basketball coach.'