Newsletter

This newsletter contains information on methods of educating children in music, a Versa Foods Christmas Dinner for students, a new credit course on the Arms Race, an advertisement on quitting smoking, an opinion piece on the breaks offered throughout the school year, and an alumnae update on the MSVU Alumnae Association involvement in a memorial Mass in Evaristus Chapel. Information is also provided on Dr. Berit As as a Professor of Psychology, help for 'food bingers,' a new touch-tone telephone system, increased male enrolment at the Mount, a Santa Claus appearance at a children's Christmas party, and Awesome Business Students at the DUET (Distance University Education via Television) program. The newsletter contains sections on money available for part-time students, and faculty publications, conferences, presentations, and grants.

This newsletter contains information on the opening of the Mount's Office Automation Centre, accreditation for a co-op education program in dietetics, a call for nominations from the Mount community, Campus Ministry notes, and rivals in the Mount's drama society. There is an 'Of Interest' section detailing conferences, bursaries, and scholarships, as well as a 'Flip for Lunch!' advertisement and Dr. Patrick O'Neill's 'hunt for Canadiana' at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The newsletter concludes with information on a Heart Foundation Valentine's Day luncheon and an exploration of liberal education at a conference at Mount Allison University.

This newsletter contains information on increasing Mount enrolment, the success of the Pepsi Challenge, a new home for CWSA (the Canadian Women's Studies Association) on campus, a profile description of Joan Ryan, an advertisement for Alcohol Awareness Week, a Mount statement made to a women's public forum, the theme 'taking action to set the goals, and priorities of women' in a public forum, a Senate report, an Oscar Wilde party held by the English Society, remarks on November 11, Remembrance Day, a lecture series titled 'Pacem in terris: Peace on Earth,' and panels, awards, talks, sessions, and elections of faculty. There are sections on The Peace Beat's discussion of Star Wars (the Strategic Defence Initiative in the United States), smoking on campus, federal government initiatives, a non-smoking advertisement, a tour of Canadian universities by NSERC, fundraising success, a Christmas Cheese Sale, attendance at the 'For the Run of It' event, and a photograph of a memorial service on Remembrance Day in Montreal. The newsletter concludes with information on feminism's Medieval roots, the preference for smaller universities when issuing research grants, applications for co-op students, a Hallowe'en Happy Hour, and a 'What's Going On?' section detailing public meetings of the Canada Council board, the Mount's Art Gallery featuring 'Original Quebec Prints,' and an exhibit titled 'GRRRHHH: A Study of Social Patterns' at the Mount's Art Gallery.

This newsletter contains information on visitors welcomed to campus during Open Campus Days, a conference titled 'How to Build Peace in a Nuclear Age,' bursary deadlines fast approaching, portraits at the gallery, and co-operative education opportunities between the Mount and Dalhousie University. There are also sections on more companies recruiting graduates across universities and colleges, research funding cuts for social sciences and humanities, grants awarded, and lectures, travels, and meetings conducted by students, faculty, and staff. The newsletter discusses a 'Five Kilometer "For the Run of It" Run/Jog/Walk' event, as well as a pledge for fundraising to create scholarships, research funds, programs, and other projects. There is also information on DUET (Distance University Education via Television) for teaching faculty to use it, and there is a section on Co-op interviews by videotape used by employers at a distance.

This newsletter contains information on the AAU's (Association of Atlantic Universities) call for increased university funding, the final report for the Mount's 1988 United Way Campaign, the creation of a new administrative structure at the Mount, long service awards presented to staff members, and an 'Of Interest' section on events, inservices, awards, conferences, and volunteer opportunities. The newsletter discusses community outreach in Home Economics, a back care program offered by the athletics/recreation office, and Dr. Femi Taiwo's involvement in the Nigerian Staff Development Fellows program. The newsletter concludes with a report from the Senate's meeting in November, as well as reminders to students from the registrar's office.

This newsletter contains information on SSHRC research grants given to Mount faculty, the lack of resources in the University of El Salvador, Mount Public Relations students donating skills to the community, and a section in French about the Marillac residence. It also contains information on Freda N. Wales, a Mount alumnae who made several contributions to associations during and after her time at the Mount. There are sections on the Mount Playhouse, research done by the Task Force, public lectures given by faculty, and a 'This and That' section detailing public speakers, fitness testing, and the Native Council of Nova Scotia. There is also information on a Black and White Ball, Open Campus days in March, and staff being encouraged to take DUET (Distance University Education via Television) classes.

This newsletter contains information on a University Community Memorial Service, Dr. Ron Van Houten's expertise in traffic safety, a presentation of Warren Miller's 'Escape to Ski' film, Mary Clancy's election as Member of Parliament for Halifax riding, and an 'Of Interest' section detailing class timetables, seating plans for exams, and continental breakfasts offered at the University Club. The newsletter concludes with a profile description of Cathy Deveau and a Candlelight Christmas Service to be held at the Mount.

This newsletter contains information on how student volunteer at Hope Cottage preparing apple pies, a discussion of the economic challenges facing faculty and staff, the Canadian Colleges Athletic Conference in Calgary, Alberta, and a Mad Hatter's Tea Party. There is information on MSVU alumnae who have become authors, faculty lectures and guest speaking, graduation information, and a senate report. There are also sections on financial aid for artists, a lecture titled 'An Anthropology of Multiple Murder,' the hospitalization rate for mental illness in Canada, and students overseas.

This newsletter contains information on the steady growth in registration at the Mount, research grants awarded by the Mount president, funding cuts that are threatening women, home economics research regarding the food industry, new tutoring services available for students, and an ad for quitting smoking. There are sections on reunion of alumnae and Homecoming, Mount Student Assistants, exam insurance, a Women's Day Rally, and the travels, public lectures, and publications of various faculty. The newsletter includes sections on art gallery displays, fitness programs extending into spring, and self defence courses.

This newsletter contains information on Spring Convocation, Convocation awards, Elisabeth Jane Green's reception of an NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada) scholarship, the transition from the Home Economics degree to the Human Ecology degree, and a 'Behind the Scenes' glance at the people who facilitated the Convocation event. There are sections on the creation of a new Mount charter, Dr. Naomi Hersom's experience at the Mount, a book by Caroline Halibrun discussing leadership in a time of transition, highlights of Dr. Hersom's term as Mount president, and personal tribute to Dr. Hersom for her term at the Mount. The newsletter includes an open invitation to the Life Planning and learning Centre's information session to mark its 10th anniversary. There are pictures of the Convocation throughout, as well as a discussion of the 1991 Student Union Alumnae and Athletics Awards Banquet.