Newsletter

This newsletter contains information on the Mount's sixty-second Convocation, President Hersom's report to the Convocation, five honorary degrees conferred at the Mount, and photographs of various stages of the Convocation event. Comments from graduating students are present throughout the newsletter.

This newsletter contains information on the lack of experts in the tourism industry, a photograph of snow on campus, sixty years of memories at the Mount, a public lecture held by Elizabeth Dodson Gray regarding Women's Studies, open campus days, integrating faith and justice, the holding of the next CAPUS meeting, a 'Letting Go of Stress' seminar, a photograph of the winner of the Pottery Lottery, a notice that food service availability is limited between February 22 and March 3, and an alumnae update highlighting alumnae meetings in Alberta, the hosting of a memorial mass on February 3, the date and details of the second monthly meeting of the Harbour Fold Society, and a reminder for senior classes to prepare items for the time capsule. There are also sections on a project to help Ethiopia, a research project by Public Relations students, a profile description of Neita Castle, the commencement of a Veterinary College, a classified ad with a Jeep for sale, and a presidential search committee to replace E. Margaret Fulton. The newsletter also discusses a conversation between Dr. Jill Vickers and Mount students regarding Women's Studies, women's politics, grants available for conferences, Chef Rene being honoured, a book written by Duncan Campbell focusing on university public service, and presentations, research groups, courses, and other activities conducted by Mount faculty. There is information on a reunion for the Mount choir, a March Break Day Camp, smoking in the workplace, an International Students' Night, Long Service Awards, an honors thesis written in French by Bonita Oliver, a conference focusing on universities and governments, and an 'adopt a grannie' event where students can converse with the nuns at the Motherhouse. There is also an opinion piece regarding the pay of female faculty when compared to men, a discussion of women in top jobs, a letter to the editor regarding a February Break tour, a section titled 'Adopt an Ethiopian Village,' and a section discussing hardware and software applications from Interuniversity Services Inc.

This newsletter contains information on orientation and registration for the 1990 academic year, the Mount's resistance to the Bedford Highway expansion proposal, 1990-1991 sabbatical leaves for faculty, honorary degrees awarded at the October 21 Convocation ceremony, and an advertisement for the 'For the Run of It' event. There are sections on the Elizabeth Seton Lectures in October, programs offered by the Mount's Centre for Continuing Education, a profile description of Jan Anthony, and an 'On the Move' section detailing appointments, promotions, awards, contests, and television series hosting by faculty and students. There is a Metro United Way symbol, with an accompanying section on the value that contributions have on the campaign. The newsletter discusses new faculty members in home economics, an inquiry launched by AUCC (Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada) into the effectiveness of Canadian universities, and exhibitions presented at the Art Gallery. The newsletter concludes with information on new microcomputers available for students.

This newsletter contains information on a meeting of members from the Association of Canadian University Information Bureaus, Atlantic Region, the Christmas spirit at the Mount, ensuring the safety of others and those at the Mount, opinions shared about the DUET (Distance University Education via Television) program, two students who are free of tuition fees for the following semester, a holiday schedule, and a letter from E. Margaret Fulton bidding farewell to students for the Christmas break. There are also sections on remedial courses in math offered by the Mount Learning Centre the First Call for the University Community Show, and an alumnae update on the alumnae association, Christmas shopping, a Memorial Mass, and the varsity volleyball and basketball teams. The newsletter includes an opinion piece regarding Remembrance Day, a list of Christmas Events, and faculty publications, meeting attendance, travels, hiring, and awards.

This newsletter contains information on the success of the 'Beat the Blues Employee Barbeque' event, early course selection beginning at the end of March, call for nominations for the Alumnae-Student Union Leadership Award, a symposium focusing on Canada's judicial system, and an 'Of Interest' section detailing Jewish celebrations, Ukrainian Easter egg painting, the March Break Day Camp, student workers for Convocation, information and assistance for tax payers with U.S. tax liability, applications for resident assistant positions, and publications of the Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women. The newsletter also discusses blood donations, a conference on teaching publishing, and a survey highlighting difficulties facing international students.

This newsletter contains information on the Mount's Elizabeth Seton Lectures, goals formulated for the business administration department, participation in the 1989 Speakers' Bureau, Canada Scholars Awards granted, and additional convocation ceremonies approved by the Senate. The newsletter also includes sections on career planning programs offered by Student Services, a March Break Day Camp offered by the athletics/recreation department, and a 'Beat the Blues Employee Barbeque.'

This newsletter contains information on honorary degrees to be conferred at May 8th convocation, 1983 Summer Research Awards, the Alumnae Mentoring Program, awards presented at the Student Union, Athletics and Alumnae Awards Banquet, a World Debating Championship, a biography of alumnae Anne C. (Murphy) Edney, and a Bridge/Card Social held by the Alumnae Association. There are sections on the experiments conducted, travels undertaken, and courses offered by faculty, as well as a brief presented to the Day Care Task Force, rehearsals for the Mount Playhouse, the APICS Natural Resources Committee workshop on 'Enhancing Understanding and the Journalists.' The newsletter discusses the volume of letters that E. Margaret Fulton has signed since January 1983, a building network through the Dollar Campaign, growing research funds, senate news, and a banquet for the Mount English Society.

This newsletter contains information on department open house events across campus for high school students, increased women participation in Public Relations, an advertisement for International Women's Day activities, and an 'Of Interest' section highlighting publications, a March Break Day Camp, a Ukrainian Easter egg painting workshop, a video presented by the Campus Ministry, and meetings by the Support Group for Separated, Divorced and Widowed Persons. There are also sections on the benefits of Novanet, snapshots of the 16th annual University Community Art, Craft, Baking, Hobby and Talent Show, the installment of a new co-op education co-ordinator for home economics, and an advertisement for the Oxford University Summer School. The newsletter concludes with an advertisement for the Women and World Development Lecture Series, as well as an 'On the Move' section detailing awards and conferences of students and faculty.

This newsletter contains information on the role of sexism in language as it relates to women, as well as how higher education in Nova Scotia is dependent on co-operation between its universities. The article provides notices regarding Co-op Education, women artists, a Hallowe'en dance, a memorial fund, Canada Employment Notes, and the Elizabeth Seton Lectures. It also includes sections on alumnae participation in various events, a new course on public speaking, and the volume of part-time students taking courses at the Mount. There is also information on how to get fit through drop-in sessions at the Athletics/Recreation Office, as well as new faculty members and Art Gallery displays.

This newsletter contains information on increased funding in Maritime universities, citations presented in memory of Mount faculty, a statement by Dr. Naomi Hersom on the holiday season, the life of Elizabeth Seton as presented by a film, and a ''Tis the Season' section highlighting a Christmas party by the Halifax Neighbourhood Society, university closures and pay cheques, and the 16th annual Community Art, Craft, Baking, Hobby and Talent Show held by the Art Gallery. There is a section titled 'Capital Campaign Bulletin,' discussing pledges by business to the Mount for the Learning and Leading capital campaign. There is information on burning off exam stress, a CAPP (Committee on Academic Policy and Planning) proposal endorsed by the Senate, additions to the employee representatives list laid out in the 27 November 1989 issue of 'The Connection,' and community volunteers for helping taxpayers. The newsletter discusses Florence Power's reception of the Sister Patricia Mullins Prize in Chemistry, as well as an 'Of Interest' section detailing microcomputer hardware services, a Mathematics Placement Test offered by the mathematics and computer studies department, and the availability of the Universities Telephone Directory through the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC).