Mount Saint Vincent University. The Office of Public Relations

This newsletter contains information on the 23rd scholarship initiated by Dr. Catherine Wallace amounting to $1,000, alumnae awards of distinction conferred at a government house ceremony, a profile description of Muriel Donohoe Duxbury, the 25th anniversary of Janet and Jack Murray, the creation of the Jubilee scholarship named after Maureen Mantin Johnson, the establishment of a journalism prize, a list of scholarships created after names of prominent members of the Mount community, a discussion of the creation of a scholarship named after Sister Mary Lua Gavin, and recipients of honorary degrees of Doctor of Humane Letters. The newsletter includes pictures from the Jubilee Gala and Presidents' Dinner from October 1985, as well as sections on the annual Fun Run, the honoring of Sister Agnes Berchmans, a letter from the president regarding appreciation for alumnae support of the Jubilee Celebration, and class notes for students who graduated from the university with degrees from 1926 to 1984. The newsletter concludes with an in memoriam section for the deaths of various alumnae of the university.

This newsletter contains information on Irene McQuillan's adventures on the open seas through cruise ships, which started in 1974 and continued after her time at the Mount, as well as a section indicating that an autumn Alumnae Cruise could be the 'Chance of a Lifetime.' There is a profile description of Agnes O'Donnell Kelly, in addition to sections on Mount alumnae featured on TV programs, the Mount Saint Vincent University Awards Banquet, a non-smoking advertisement, alumnae support for Jubilee Scholarships, the first person to receive an honorary degree among alumnae (Agnes White), an advertisement for Travel Night, and a discussion of the Mount's Reach for the Top Quiz Show. The newsletter includes a 'Chapter News' section regarding the successes of Dr. Ruth Goldbloom and her husband; there are other parts of this section that detail events in other provinces, as well as conferences and alumnae activity, followed by a list of Chapter contacts. There is information on the educational and professional successes of Michelle Gallant, the aftermath of the Jubilee, a reunion weekend advertisement for alumnae, good will generated at a 'special luncheon,' a teaching award, an alumnae membership reminder, mass celebrating 'faith, wisdom, and friendship,' and a 'Class Notes' section, listing students, their degrees, and their current places of residence, for the years 1933 to 1982. The newsletter concludes with an in memoriam section for the deaths of MSVU alumnae, as well as a section on information required by St. Joseph's Convent from its former students.

This newsletter contains information on International Women's Week, Dr. Naomi Hersom's appointment as the Mount's seventh president, support for a child with cerebral palsy, cutbacks in the Public Relations Office, a profile description of Dr. Charles Edmunds, a section titled 'Eat Well, Live Well,' a Children's Drawing research topic, information on the Beggar's Banquet, and faculty awards, conferences, publications, and discussions. There are sections on the Conseil de recherches en sciences humains (CRSH; Council of Research in the Humanities) (in French), a public lecture titled 'Feminism and Civil Liberties,' a World Day of Prayer service, a museum studies course on ASN (the Atlantic Satellite Network), a space shuttle PR (Public Relations) case study, information on women's conditions in Zambia, and a course on peace studies discussed by The Peace Beat. The newsletter contains information on supply and demand of teachers, financial aid for students, links to be made between the Mount and South Africa, a March Break Day Camp, an Art Gallery exhibit titled 'Musclemen,' open campus days, and a non-smoking advertisement.

This newsletter contains information on announcements made during the Diamond Jubilee Convocation, the establishment of 22 new Jubilee scholarships, the approval for a Tourism degree, a profile description of Dr. Andrew Manning, an advertisement for the Seton Cantata Choir in concert, lectures offered by DUET (Distance University Education via Television), and a 'Women and Peace' exhibit. The newsletter discusses the naming of a new president for the Mount, a lecture by Dr. Werner titled 'From the Beginning to Black Holes,' the announcement of the Dean's List, a public lecture on being an Indian writer, faculty education and involvement with the Universal Postal Union's International Letter-Writing Competition, and an opportunity to learn French at the Hallowe'en party at the French residence Marillac. There are also sections on the highlights of convocation demonstrated through photographs, discussion of the ways of life that have emerged as a consequence of the Cold War from The Peace Beat, women's rights in the workplace, The fining of a man for $3,000 for not returning library books, the 1988 Learned Societies Conference, and a student who taught nutrition to people living on reserves. The newsletter discusses professors who are fighting against forced retirement, the November 1 deadline for the London Theatre trip, a prize received by a Mount student (namely, a Philip's personal computer), and the gender divide between women and men. The newsletter concludes with discussions of the play 'I ain't Dead Yet,' a new president for the AUCC (the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada) despite having no women on the Board, parking permits required, a discussion of the turnout for the third annual 'For the Run of It' event, and reflections on the end of the UN (United Nations) 'Decade of Women.'

This newsletter contains information on the Caritas Day trophy and a Beggar's Banquet, a student retreat in January, a fibre exhibit at the Gallery, a unique Mount program to help parents of 'problem children,' research by Dr. Amalie Frohlich into the brains of houseflies, a comparison between the Mount's PR (Public Relations) program and those of other institutions, a non-smoking ad, and an event for Mount members to donate Christmas gifts to Hope Cottage. There are also sections on society's negative attitudes towards women, a profile description of Frances Cody, a letter to the editor regarding the article 'Women and Work - N.S. Law' by Susan Smith, and the opening of the 12th Annual University Community Art, Craft, Hobby, Baking, and Talent Show. The newsletter discusses the clips to be broadcast by the Social Science Federation, a training awards program for mature women, an experience in Besançon for French learners, and a section by E. Margaret Fulton on how children at play can 'inspire your Christmas season.' There are sections on The Peace Beat concerning Dr. Barbara Roberts, and a section titled 'Women - The Missing Innovators,' as well as information on receiving copies of the Jubilee poster, and a sale of Atlantic day Appointment Calendars with a drawing of Evaristus Hall inside. The newsletter concludes with a section titled 'Books/Records for Adsum House.'

This newsletter contains information on a profile description of Susan Tanner, caring for the elderly being the responsibility of middle-aged women, scholarships for Native students, Saskatchewan's evaluation of TV education, bookstore activity during Registration Week, sixty years of memories at the Mount, a court challenge for forced faculty retirement, and an increase in enrolment and how this reflects study pattern changes. The newsletter also discusses Melanie Lantz's reception of a daycare award, special weekend programs offered by the Chaplaincy Office, a presentation by Ruben Nelson, SCM's (the Student Christian Movement) search for new members, the connection between morality and medicine, and a note to students regarding limited services due to increased enrolment. There are also sections on WUSC (World University Services of Canada) bringing refugees to the Mount, acclaim for the Mount's DUET (Distance University Education via Television) program, APICS (the Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences) awards granted, an advertisement for National Universities Week, and the lyrics for the Latin song Gaudeamus Igitur. The newsletter has sections on an opinion piece regarding approaches to excellence in university education, a conversation between professors regarding Thomas Merton, a letter to the editor concerning support in the passing of the letter writer's mother, a Weekly Bulletin for events, Senate meetings, a poster depicting the developmental stages of the university as a degree-granting institution, and donations for The Peace Beat. The newsletter concludes with sections on an Open House in the Life Planning and Learning Centre, a lecture on sign language, support for students, the third annual 'For the Run of It' event, and publications by Dr. Janina Konczacki.

This newsletter contains information on working toward a healthy environment, a fundraiser titled 'Help Ernie Walk,' Nova Scotians concerned about financial cutbacks, an advertisement for the Mount Saint Vincent University Community Happy Hour, a profile description of Kathleen Currie, the recognition of Mount Students' International Marketing Plan by National Sea Products, a meeting between the PR (Public Relations) Department and Mount Alumnae, and a third volume of 'Transition Learning.' There are sections on faculty planning, seminars, and discussion panels, buying books and records for Adsum House, the philosophy of economics and theology of history, a Reach for the Top Leadership Challenge advertisement, and information on the death of the U.S. 'empire' by The Peace Beat. The newsletter contains sections on the Women's Day Rally on campus, Canada in the 19th century and purloined portraits, Leadership at the University and Beyond conference information, grants received by Mount alumnae, information on the London Theatre Trip, the presence of Symphony Nova Scotia at the Motherhouse, and gratitude expressed for the Memorial Fund donation to Gene Greene for the death of her mother.

This newsletter contains information on Project One: Futures for Women, applications to the Mount being wait-listed, national conferences, the Public Relations Department's creation, and the English Department professors' extensive essay writings. There is a section regarding a meeting between the Mount and the Secretary of State's Advisory Committee to discuss the Mount's new chair of Women's Studies. There is a letter to the editor regarding Ray Imai's departure from the university, as well as information on free classified advertising to be included in the newsletter in the future. There are sections on accomplishments of faculty and Mount president E. Margaret Fulton, as well as new faculty appointments and a $500 scholarship created by the Doane family for the university. The newsletter discusses increased male enrolment in the Public Relations (PR) program, a public lecture to be delivered by Erika Ritter, the inefficiencies of government policies and programs for technology development, and three Seton lectures. There is a section for a discussion of Dr. Sheva Medjuck's travel to Guyana, a list of Elizabeth Seton lectures, an exploration of innovation in the universities of the United States concerning reduced resources, and auditions for the Cantata Choir. The newsletter includes sections on proceedings from the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education Conference, a list of new board members with credentials, the Bora Laskin Fellowship, feminist visions, a framed poster of Renate Deppe's exhibit, and advisors needed. The newsletter mentions that the Mount will close for a papal visit, as well as how women can 'Challenge, Endure and Transcend' their current positions. There are sections discussing $5 million given to improve high tech research, a research tool for Women's Issues, links between the Mount and Malawi, options for keeping fit, and methods of hiring employees.

This newsletter contains information on new Board appointments, a record number of graduates for the 59th Convocation, sabbatical leave granted to faculty for 1986-1987, promotions, the goal of building a world free from the 'three-fold threat,' the third phase of the Mount's longitudinal research project in the Institute for the Study of Women, and Dr. Rosemarie Sampson's presentation of Elizabeth Mann Borgese as 'A woman with an understanding of the world.' There are also sections on the scientist not being divorced from the citizen, justice as 'the essential ground upon which peace stands,' the wife and mother who earned an honorary degree, a profile description of Dr. Susan Boyd, a presentation by Professor Earl Martin of Sister Mary Evelyn Fitzgerald, and many countries represented as foreign students graduated. There is a 'Convocation Highlights' section with photos of Convocation, as well as information on research grants awarded, a 'Flash' section on the installation of Dr. Naomi Hersom as Mount president, a meeting of Home Economists at the Mount, and Carol Goodwin-Hatt's efforts to take down trees from the campus that were dead or dying. There is an in memoriam section for Sister Mary Agnes White, as well as sections on piecing together the future, faculty awards, conferences, lectures, departures from the university, courses, and appointments, 1984-1985 yearbooks, changes in the PR (Public Relations) department, and students receiving NSERC (National Sciences and Engineering Research Council) awards. The newsletter discusses a study of unmarried teenage mothers, the Mount Playhouse's Dinner Theatre and Cabaret, and Judy Manchester's valedictorian address.

This newsletter contains information on long-range planning at the Mount, the Planning Day held on February 1st, 1984 by administrators, a table of a strategic planning system, a discussion and chart of the long-range planning process by W. B. Ingalls, Terms of reference and activities of the Committee on Planning and Budgeting relating to the long-term plan envisioned by the university. There are also sections on the internal assessment, the external environment, and institutional research involved in the long-term planning process. Factors cited as internal resource categories include human, financial, physical, program, image, and internal environment; external forces include economic, social, technological, political/legal, demographic, and competitive.