Mount Saint Vincent University. Public Relations Office

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.

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 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 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 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 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).

This newsletter contains information on the election of the next Mount president Dr. Elizabeth Parr-Johnston, a sidebar that reads '1991: May 1991 be a year of peace, health and happiness for all.' There are sections on the Capital Campaign Bulletin's discussion of pledges to the Learning and Leading capital campaign, environmental concerns and talent shows at the Art Gallery, the University of Evansville's Outstanding Writers Series, a profile description of Marilyn Singer, student scholarship recipients, and a discussion of services offered by the Mount archives. There is an 'On the Move' section detailing awards, appointments, conferences, and student evaluations of faculty at Pacific Lutheran University. The newsletter discusses the events at the Mount Christmas Party, Nigerian Staff Development Fellows at the Mount, and a section titled 'Active Living: Health and fitness for the 90s.'

This newsletter contains information on Dr. Frank Bennett's mathematical achievements, Governor General Jeanne Sauvé's visit to the Mount, studies conducted regarding Fall Convocation, a deadline review for NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada) postgraduate scholarships, and the first formal meeting of the PR (Public Relations) advisory board. The newsletter contains an 'Of Interest' section on Christmas shopping, the Leeward & Windward Islands Seminar 1989, an Adult Children of Alcoholics workshop/retreat event, a National Forum on the Un/Under-Employment of Humanities Graduates and the Development of New Professional Opportunities, and other events. There is information on a Conference on Women, Arts, and Politics, as well as a Campus Calendar of events from October 17 to October 24 and an update on pay equity.

This newsletter contains information on the Mount's summer grounds crew, the opening of a parent care lounge in Evaristus Hall, the success of the 1990 Alumnae Reunion, and a profile description of Gene Greene. There are sections on news from the Art Gallery, women involved at the Mount's international conference, the growth of the Women and Peace Studies collection, (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada) grants awarded to faculty, new administrative appointments announced, and a remark on 'The Connection,' stating that it will be published monthly. There is also an 'On the Move' section detailing office relocations, degrees awarded, and workshops attended by faculty. The newsletter also discusses Dr. Susan Clark's departure from the university faculty.