Newsletter

This newsletter contains information on a mock jail sponsored by the Mount Student Assistants (MSA's) during the Winter Carnival, a profile description of Peter Glenister, academic and business worlds benefitting from the Office Automation Centre, and an 'Of Interest' section detailing Ann Eade's appointment to the board of directors of the Risk Insurance Managers Society (RIMS), Symphony Nova Scotia's rush seating policy for full-time students and senior citizens, and Josette Deleas-Matthews's critical commentaries on African cinema on CBC. There are sections on a Canadian-Nigerian meeting for an exchange of ideas, students becoming subjects in osteoporosis research, a public lecture by Gwynne Dyer, and an 'Of interest' section discussing tickets for the YWCA's annual Women's Recognition Dinner. The newsletter includes information on new programs at the Mount, a 'Flip for Lunch' event, events at the Art Gallery, and a commentary on increasing female graduates from Canadian universities. The newsletter concludes with tips on fielding unsolicited media interviews.

This newsletter contains information on funding accessibility for the Mount's mandate, a tour of the Motherhouse by faculty, staff, and students, a position for work as a Director of University Relations, a profile description of Paul Zwicker, and an 'Of Interest' section discussing textbooks, seminars, campaigns, nominations, and clinics created and participated in by Mount community members. The newsletter concludes with information on an Office Automation Centre open house event.

This newsletter contains information on DUET's (Distance University Education via Television) transition to the E. Margaret Fulton Communication Centre, increased admissions applications compared to the previous year, a quilt exhibition at the Art Gallery, the return of Dr. E. Margaret Fulton to teach at the Mount's summer school, a 'Teddy Bears Picnic' at the Child Study Centre, and an 'Of Interest' section highlighting the agreement made between the Mount and the Faculty Association, members for the Seton Cantata Choir, employment and counselling workshops for women, women in politics, and a congress held by the Inter-American Organization for Higher Education (IOHE). The newsletter concludes with an 'On the Move' section detailing awards, appointments, and scholarships of faculty.

This newsletter contains information on Dr. Janina Konczacki's biography of Guy Carleton Jones, an invitation to the Scholars Assembly, the tenth year of the Adult Christianity program, a profile description of Dr. Rosemarie Sampson, full employment for office administration graduates, awards offered for norther studies, and Mount participation in Columbus Night. The newsletter concludes with an 'Of Interest' section discussing the Elizabeth Seton Lectures, Wendy Hill's discussion of her work as a playwright, a public lecture and workshop in elementary school mathematics at the Mount, Melissa Hayes Whitehead's professional success, donations of toys for the Alumnae Association, and a workshop on non-traditional areas of employment presented by the Mount's Life Planning and Learning Centre.

This newsletter contains information on a shared celebration of anniversaries for the Mount and Girl Guides, a proposed bachelor of tourism degree, the declaration of the Mount as a Nuclear-Free Zone, sixty years of memories at the Mount, a profile description of Beverley June Baird, Public Relations theory applied to practical research problems, CAUT's (Canadian Association of University Teachers) exemption from forced retirement for faculty, and a 'Don't Forget' section remarking on seat bookings for the Mount Playhouse. There are also sections on Pat Copeland's views of the International Peace Conference, and a notice on the survival of the planet. There is information on the launching of the publication 'Transition Learning,' biological sex in research, articles published, presentations held, and books reviewed by faculty, E. Margaret Fulton's reception of the Order of Canada, fellowships awarded, courses focused on perspectives on birth at the Mount, the Mount's representation at the Learning Societies meetings, and a $5 million agreement signed with CIDA (the Canadian International Development Agency). The newsletter also contains information on a new director on the job for Development and Alumnae Affairs, congratulations given to Dr. E. Margaret Fulton, a portfolio required to graduate from the Public Relations program, a classified ad with tires for sale, the Jubilee Homecoming event of 1985, research into rapist identification, the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Elderhostel, and an ad for the presentation of 'A Night of Glamour with Noel Coward' by the Mount Playhouse and the Alumnae Association. The newsletter concludes with sections on research grants awarded to faculty for work projects, Mary Sparling's involvement in the Nova Scotia Coalition on Federal Cultural Policy (renamed the 'Nova Scotia Coalition on Arts and Culture'), an in memoriam section for the death of relatives of Mount members, a nutritional education workshop at the Mount, new directions in health promotion, and a Co-op grant given to the Mount and Dalhousie University.

This newsletter contains information on a week of reflection planned by metro universities and colleges, reminders regarding graduation photos, new exhibitions at the Art Gallery focusing on Sam Tata and Gerald Ferguson, an advertisement for the second annual 'Beat the Blues Barbeque,' Dr. Allan Neilsen's monograph urging critical thinking, and the creation of a new continuing education program. The newsletter contains sections on the Host Family Association, a note of thanks by Bill Morris, and an 'Of Interest' section discussing public lectures by Dr. Carl Braun and evening seminars by the Mount's Centre for Continuing Education. The newsletter concludes with a section on a partnership between Mount business students and Volkswagen Canada.

This newsletter contains information on Jean-Guy Rioux's and Yvette McLaughlin's tour of the DUET (Distance University Education via Television) program at the Mount, a survey to Alumnae regarding whether they would attend the Mount again, a section titled 'It's running time again... let's walk and roll!,' information on awards, fellowships, and other opportunities, and an 'On the Move' section regarding faculty papers and Mount student Ardythe Ashe's role in the Seabright United Baptist Pastorate. The newsletter concludes with a 'Snipits' section detailing openings in the Mount Choir, as well as the beginnings of the intramural co-ed volleyball season.

This newsletter contains information on students' evaluations of Universities Week, the Mount's production of 'Top Girls' to illustrate women's methods of handling success, and a Women's Rally Day. The newsletter also discusses various activities conducted by alumnae in response to the first signs of spring, a speech contest for young women, and conflicts in government in Ottawa. There are sections on a special day camp, financial aid available, and the activities undertaken by the Mount president and other faculty. There is information on DUET (Distance University Education via Television) highlighting student productions of programs, coming events, the designation of March as Nutrition Month, and a presentation of a Computer Fair by AIESEC Dalhousie.

This newsletter contains information on media coverage of a teach-in event, science department's open house for high school students, a discussion of women in times of war and peace, an analysis of Dr. Reg Stuart's book 'United States Expansionism and British North America, 1775-1871,' a profile description of Dr. Mary O'Brien, a child study project aimed at filling the information gap, and a warning by Dr. Joan Rothschild regarding reproductive technologies. The newsletter includes sections on a scholarship fund created by Corporate Communications Ltd., Corporate Research Associates Inc., and Sight and Sound Productions. There is an 'On the Move' section detailing elections, competitions, scholarships, sports achievements, and appointments by Mount faculty and staff. There is information on the March Break Day Camp, Active Living regarding Health and fitness for the 90's, and an exhibition in recognition of International Women's Week at the Art Gallery.

This newsletter contains information on the 1989 fall Convocation, President Hersom's remarks at the Convocation, the official opening of the E. Margaret Fulton Communications Centre, the importance of communication as stated by journalist Betty Kennedy, a grad list for October 1989, and an 'Of Interest' section discussing agreements by Canada's education ministers, awards granted to the Mount's Centre for Continuing Education, a textbook drive for Jamaican students impacted by Hurricane Hugo, and the 13th annual CASE (Council for the Advancement and Support of Education)) District 1 Student Scholarship Program. There is a section titled 'In Recognition of Mount Scholars,' followed by a list, a discussion of the opening of the Africville exhibition at the Art Gallery, issues discussed by the Fulton Lecture Series, Campus Ministry Notes, and photographs taken throughout the Convocation event. There is a section discussing the Mount's student and faculty exchange programs to New England, U.S., as well as ideas for seasonal gift-giving and a change of location for the payroll office.