Newsletter

This newsletter contains information on Theresa Glanville's educational achievements during and after her time at Mount Saint Vincent University, as well as the appointment of two new faculty on the Committee on Research and Publications. There are sections on the Regional Realism exhibition, E. Margaret Fulton's renewal of her contract as the Mount's president, women managers in public relations, a novel called 'Marketing in the Third World' by Dr. Erdener Kaynak, grants from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and faculty publications and grant awards. The newsletter contains information on a photography competition, Christmas gift giving to the Bryony House, an increase in research proposals, the status of the Dollar Campaign, and a 'This and That' section with information on meal plans, grades, art classes, and other activities.

This newsletter contains information on tackling new concepts in university administration, $67,000 awarded in scholarships, the value of networking in the the Mount's housing problems, a new arboretum created and named after Sister Lua, an invitation to a Jubilee Gala, a new exhibitions officer planning for a special conference, a portrait unveiled at the Mount, and roof work being done at the Mount. The newsletter also discusses the subjects to be covered at the Jubilee Festival, reception for UPEI (the University of Prince Edward Island) Alumni, courses offered by DUET (Distance University Education via Television), $300 million donated by NSERC (the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council) for Canadian research, and the reception of a major research grant by the Institute for the Study of Women. There are sections on Seton lectures featuring Thomas Merton, volunteers for the Sir Frederick Fraser School, sixty years of memories at the Mount, a course on the chemistry of fabrics, a note to students on scholarships available, and a profile description of Sylvia Cherry. There is also information on The Peace Beat's efforts to demonstrate how one person can change the lives of many, events at the Art Gallery, Dalhousie University's Women's Centennial Year Program, and fitness celebrations, faculty publications, councils, and conferences. The newsletter discusses the Mount Saint Vincent University Diamond Jubilee Celebrations and National Universities Week schedules, a tree planted courtesy of Roberta Way-Clark, an advertisement for the United Way on Campus, and the Microcomputer Information Centre.

This newsletter contains information on Foreign Graduate Awards, trade with North Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Caribbean, and facilities available in the Alumnae Hall. The newsletter has sections on the President's Reception for International Students, a $3.5 million goal in the Mount's first national fund-raising drive, Honor Awards given to the head gardener and grounds crew at MSVU, a senate report, and research grants awarded. There is also information on improving registration numbers at the Mount, the Elizabeth Seton Lectures, a study of laughter, faculty research, and cancer cells.

This newsletter contains information on a new digest titled 'Transition Learning,' a national network studying child care in Canada, a meeting of women to promote peace at the Women's International Peace Conference, a single-parent students' support group at the Mount, positive job prospects in 1985, a new life for the Mount's Grand Piano, the increasing of theft-related crimes on-campus, financing higher education and university research in Canada, and an alumnae update on the graduating class of 1985, the items of the 1984 time capsule, the appointment of Anne Burns as the Honorary Chair of Homecoming 1985, and general information about the Homecoming event. There are sections on funding recommendations not reflecting funds required by universities, breaking records in the Public Relations department, a Valentine's Day flower project, part-time students lacking money and eligibility for the Dean's List, art gallery workshops, promotions of Vinnie's Pub as a place to go between classes, and a classified ad highlighting items for sale and items wanted. There is information on graduation, president's grants, the adaptability of Mount maintenance, a study of baboons at the University of Western Ontario (UWO), workshops held by Dr. Antoinette Thomas, and Marge Shackleton's sitting on the National Review Committee on Eating Disorders of the Health League of Canada. The newsletter discusses the release of the MPHEC's (Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission) financial plan, the implementation of the Mount's first MSVU Community Happy Hour, a two-day retreat to Mabou, Cape Breton, a business society meeting, and a condemnation by the NSCUFA (Nova Scotia Confederation of University Faculty Association) of the MPHEC's financial plan. The newsletter includes a profile description of Physical Education and Recreation Co-ordinator Pat DeMont, as well as sections on Women's Studies research, external grants given to eleven Mount faculty, the sinking roof of the Seton Academic Centre, an opinion piece concerning antifeminism, residence decisions, and plans for International Women's Week. The newsletter concludes with information on a Mount study to help disabled children, a display of puppetry at the Art Gallery, a reminder of the 'Celebration of the Healthy Woman' workshops, and 'Victory for Free Speech for Women.'

This newsletter contains information on the creation of the E. Margaret Fulton Communications Centre, the travels and career path of Mount librarian Lucian Bianchini, an osteoporosis paper co-authored by Susan Whiting, a debate series created by the Alumnae office, a talk by ecologist Dr. Maureen Yeates on World Food Day, and Naomi Hersom's and Jane Gordon's attendance of the National Forum on Post-Secondary Education. There are sections on the 'For the Run of It' event, the A. Garnet Brown Challenge, a prestigious Hartley exhibit on campus, and an advertisement for an Academic Recognition Assembly. There is information about scholarships and fellowships, as well as an 'Of Interest' section detailing elections, lecture series, conferences, and publications.

This newsletter contains information on a discussion of a free trade deal by the Minister of Public Works, increasing the number of parking spaces available on campus, results from the Intercollegiate Business Competition (ICBC), a visit by children to the Motherhouse the day before Hallowe'en, an advertisement for an Academic Recognition Assembly, a sale of the Everywoman's Almanac for fundraising, positive trends in an Alumnae employment survey, an advertisement for an 'Annual Christmas Get-Together for Part-Time & Mature Students & Guests,' and two new exhibitions set at the Art Gallery. There are sections on the Mount's basketball season, a Mount PR (Public Relations) student being named an Air Canada Fellow, a profile description of Mount Vice-President Lois Dyer Mann, teaching nominations open, and an 'Of Interest' section discussing a seminar on the subject of information communications and education technology, sexism in language, tours on the Mount's campus for high school students, and immunization against tetanus and diphtheria. The newsletter concludes with a soldier who became a conscientious objector after serving in Panama in a discussion by The Peace Beat, as well as an 'On the Move' section detailing a CRIAW (Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women) conference, Ivan Blake's appointment to the Provincial Task Force on co-operative education, Dr. Hersom's speaking at an Honors Dinner at Acadia University, publications, conferences, and other events.

This newsletter contains information on the $200,000 net savings accrued by the University co-operation between MSVU and Dalhousie University. It also details the return of Dr. Beryl Rowland to MSVU for a public lecture on Home Birthing: Women and Medieval Gynecology. An online version of DUET (Distance University Education via Television) is discussed, in addition to a University Community Show and the Mount campus's winning of an Honor Award. The newsletter includes a section on Christmas gift-wrapping and Alumnae Association meetings under 'Alumnae Update,' and there is a 'This and That' section outlining updates for a presentation of recommendations by the Board to be implemented by the Senate Executive Committee. There is are sections for a world premiere of 'Evangeline,' the first computer studies degree offered at the Mount, the 25-year agreement with Dalhousie that allowed the Mount to award degrees, financial aid for student bursaries, and vacation savings. There is also a section detailing workshops and career fairs for students looking for employment.

This newsletter contains information on a 'Bake my Day' event at the Mount, enrolling in the Mount' non-credit programs, the 'Margaret is Music: A Musical Tribute to Sr. Margaret Young' event, a fund-raiser created for the Canadian Paraplegic Association, and the NFB's (National Film Board) tribute to the NUW (National Universities Week). There are sections on Canadians' concern for world peace through ethical investment funds, a profile description of Olympic rower Sandra Kirby, and a discussion of the role of laity in the Church by Dr. Elizabeth Lacelle. There is an advertisement on The Great Pumpkin Sale, an 'On the Move' section detailing the Mount's Campus Ministry, and an 'Of Interest' section discussing broadcasting debates at the Mount, United Way contributions, a conference at Acadia University, and president Naomi Hersom's address at a 'Singles and Single Again' conference.

This newsletter discusses the conditions necessary to cancel classes in the event of a snowstorm, the date for when classes resume in January 1982, news of the admissions office newsletter release, and the walk-in enquiry centre at the Canada Service Bureau. It also includes a section in French regarding the 'French house' Marillac. There is a section for helping women victims of domestic violence, Alumnae Players putting on a Christmas play, a senate report, a Board report, and courses to be offered starting in January 1982. There is also information on the Mount volleyball team, the open hours of the library, the appointment of Dulcie Conrad, Director of Public Relations, to be a member of the Stamp Advisory Committee at the Canada Post Corporation. There is also a section on how the name of a department can impact people's willingness to take courses offered by that department.

This newsletter contains information on the Jubilee Award of Distinction, the launching of MountReach (a self-help project), the Alumnae Jubilee Gala, membership in the Alumnae Association, a letter from the Alumnae Association president regarding various activities and new members, tribute to all presidents, an Alumnae Career Night, and the appointment of a new Director of Development and Alumnae Affairs, Lorraine Swinhoe Johnson. The newsletter includes a schedule of events for the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations and National Universities Week, a profile description of Debbie Pottie Matheson, and details of a Yellow Rose Ceremony to be held by the Mount's Home Economics Department. There is a series of yellow pages within the newsletter titled 'Scholarship Special,' which highlights women who had scholarships named after them for their political and scholarly achievements. There is also a section on Class Notes detailing the degrees and current addresses of women who graduated from the university (and women who graduated from the university before it became a degree-granting institution). The newsletter concludes with a blank form for the Mount Saint Vincent Alumnae Jubilee Award of Distinction.