Mount Saint Vincent University. Public Relations Office

This newsletter contains information on a profile description of Judith Scrimger, a 'Meet the Author' event with Dr. William Hare, Naomi Hersom's support for the AAU's (Association of Atlantic Universities) call for increase in base funding, Adult students in Québec, success for the Pepsi Challenge, distance education channels for metro universities, and interviews, publications, meetings, elections, conferences, awards, and travels of faculty. There are sections on The Peace Beat's discussion of a lexicon of war words from the Globe and Mail, the effects of Chernobyl in the West, planning for a Bachelor of Education, smoking on campus, a new Director for the Tourism and Hospitality Management program, women taking new directions in the OECD (Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development), students remembered through a scholarship by the Mount's Modern Languages Department, and Grade 2 students interacting with Mount computers in the Language Lab. The newsletter concludes with sections on the completion of the Muriel Duxbury Jubilee scholarship, a 'touch tone voice response enrolment system' as a sign of the future, women helping in a Latin American community kitchen project, and a 'What's Going On?' section remarking on a Status of Women Workshop titled 'Developing Strategies for Change.'

This newsletter contains information on a 'colorful ceremony' marking the installation of the next Mount president, a risk taking and responsibility address by Naomi Hersom, photos of the installation and Convocation, discussions of feminism and Christianity, the naming of a new Air Canada Fellow, salutations and greetings to Naomi Hersom as the new Mount president, the application of calligraphy in a certificate of greeting to Naomi Hersom, coming events, a letter to the editor regarding an article in the Picaro from Alexander G. Dow, Christmas cakes for sale, an information session on osteoporosis, and publications, readings, meetings, video productions, and travels of Mount faculty.

This newsletter contains information on the success of the Mount's energy conservation practices, the appointment of Marg Muise as the new Mount co-ordinator, workshops available in March and April, and Mary' Daly's 'intergalactic' visit to the Mount. There is an 'On the Move' section detailing Dr. Marguerite Andersen's visit to the University of new Brunswick, Dr. Patricia Canning's presentation titled 'Improving the Quality of Care: A Caribbean Experience,' and Dr. Allan Neilsen's and Lorri Neilsen's parts in editing an issue of Reading-Canada-Lecture (R-C-L). There is also an 'Of Interest' section discussing grants offered by the Standards Council of Canada, a non-credit photography program at the Mount, a drama workshop for improvisational theatre, conferences, meals, AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) programs, and Campus Ministry services. The newsletter concludes with a 'Campus Calendar' with events from March 7 to March 22.

This newsletter contains information on the fall Convocation of 1991, a report on the health of Canadian universities by Dr. Stuart Smith, a debate between university presidents and Dr. Stuart Smith on his findings, a remark on the incomplete list of new faculty members in the October 1991 issue of Campus Connection, alumnae memorabilia in the library, and an 'On the Move' section discussing awards and elections of Mount faculty and students. The newsletter discusses the 50s sock hop event, the Nova Scotia-new England exchange program, the celebration of Science and Tech Week, and an address by Mount president Elizabeth Parr-Johnston on the importance of community. There is information on valedictorian speeches, Maclean's Magazine's profiling of Dr. Elizabeth Parr-Johnston, the scheduling of Math Placements Tests, an advertisement for the second annual Christmas dinner/dance for employees, and an advertisement for the fourth annual Community and Alumnae Memorial Service. There is an 'Of Interest' section on selling cheese for the holidays, Campus Watch registration forms, discussion panels on cutbacks, and the Scholars Reception. The newsletter also discusses the fourth year for the teachers' summer institute, the fall fitness program, Art Gallery news, and pedestrian safety measures. The newsletter concludes with sections on recycling, an 'Active Living: Health and fitness for the 90s' section on cross training, and a 'Coming up' section on films and discussion groups at the Mount.

This newsletter contains information on the creation of a presidential search committee to fill a position in the Office of the President, an advertisement titled 'White Magic' referring to the ski film by Warren Miller, a new book on literacy, the decentralization of co-operative education offices, and an 'On the Move' section detailing Jean Hartley's position as the associate dean in academic advising, Dr. Joyce Kennedy as a replacement for Hartley as acting director of the Centre for Continuing Education, the annual WUSC (World University Services of Canada) assembly, Dorothy Perkyns's reception of the Geoffrey Bilson Award for historical fiction, and Krista Johnson's reception of the John Aldous Prize in Pharmacology. There is a section titled 'Capital Campaign Bulletin' highlighting the first teleconference at the E. Margaret Fulton Communications Centre, the Learning and Leading phonathon, awards for students in the tourism and hospitality management degree program, and representatives of employee groups for 1989 and 1990. The newsletter also discusses NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council) awards for undergraduate students, the third annual meeting of the Eastern Region of the Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges (ERAPPA), the success of the Mount's United Way Campaign, and an advertisement for a performance by the Seton Cantata Choir. The newsletter concludes with sections on dates for students to remember, an immunization reminder from the health office, and remarks on the last issue Campus Connection to be created for 1989.

This newsletter contains information on a $10 million capital campaign launched by the Mount, a visitation to the Mount by Governor General Sauvé, new exhibits and project grants at the Art Gallery, information about a potential Faculty Association strike, and a letter to the editor regarding the issue of a lack of NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council) grants awarded to Mount students.

This newsletter contains information on the creation of the Proclamation of 1988 Charter for the Mount, recipients of the Presidential Scholars Award, Department chairs and subject representatives, and continued development of the E. Margaret Fulton Communications Centre. There are sections on women and the economy, Dr. Hersom honoured by McGill University, and new additions to Mount faculty and staff. The newsletter contains an advertisement for the Terry Fox Run, as well as a new home for the Life Planning and Learning Centre.

This newsletter contains information on the installment of the next Mount president Dr. Elizabeth Parr-Johnston, as well as the paper recycling program launched by The Green Team, information on paper recycling on campus, and new administrative appointments in place. The newsletter includes sections on a corrected omission from the 'Spring Convocation caps academic year' article in the June 1991 issue of Campus Connection, relocations of various departments, and external grants awarded in the academic year 1990-1991. The newsletter discusses Dr. Krishna Ahooja-Patel's completion of her appointment to the Nancy Rowell Jackman Chair in Women's Studies, a trip to the Dominican Republic for students in the Spanish course, an advertisement for the Quirky Quatrathalon, the passing of two former university presidents, and Art Gallery news. The newsletter concludes with information on Mathematics Placement Tests, the Institute for the Study of Women's first post-doctoral Fellow, and an 'Of Interest' section on the first early advising and registration event for prospective incoming students, the changing of The Host Family Association's name to the Association of Friends of International Students (AFIS), and a 'Walk the World for Schizophrenia' event.

This newsletter contains information on the Mount's women's and men's basketball teams, Mount bookstore manager Jean MacKay's 'interesting' introduction to the Mount, a call for nominations for the Dean of Humanities and Sciences, and an 'Of Interest' section detailing transport to and from the university, Christmas cards available, an inservice day for the Nova Scotia Association of Science Teachers in Halifax, and increasing the profile of the Seton Cantata Choir. The newsletter contains sections on pre-school opportunities as compared by Commonwealth student Darlene Beazer, the PR (Public Relations) department's celebration of Edward L. Bernays's 97th birthday (he was 'the father of modern public relations'), and a sidebar titled 'At Christmas' with prayers and poetry offering peace and power in the world. There is information on student and faculty awards, conferences, publications, and presentations, a limerick contest, new building excavation, carrying the 'torch' in the Olympic relay, and Almanacs on sale at the development office. The newsletter concludes with sections on Amnesty International's concern over immigration and refugee legislation, as well as an advertisement highlighting Santa Claus's visit to the Mount Campus for children.

This newsletter contains information on early registration at the Mount, the renewal of Employment and Immigration Canada's Life Planning and Learning Centre funding contract at the Mount, paintings and drawings at the Art Gallery, student papers presented, a report from the Board of Governors, a Campus Calendar of events from April 6 to May 17, and an advertisement for 'Daffodil Day.'