Mount Saint Vincent University. Public Relations Office

This newsletter contains information on Dale Godsoe's appointment as the chair of the Mount's Board of Governors, a visitation by a group from the People's Republic of China to the Mount's DUET (Distance University Education via Television) facilities, Head Gardener Carol Goodwin's legacy upon leaving the university, two new presidents (one for the Alumnae Association, the other for the Student Union), Faculty Day, orientation sessions for September 4, administrative changes (including new vice-presidents), and choir auditions. The newsletter also contains sections on the high standards set by the Mount's Development Office for fundraising, and the establishment of the Jodrey Chair in Gerontology by Dr. Naomi Hersom.

This newsletter contains information on Mount honorary degrees conferred, a publication by Mount professors on early historians, a lecture series offering a global perspective, an indication that this issue of 'The Connection' is the last regular issue for the academic year, plans for the 11th Corporate Challenge, and an 'On the Move' section detailing celebrations by the Archbishop of Halifax, as well as publications, awards, conferences, and presentations by faculty, staff, and students. There are sections on notes from the Board of Governors, the Capital Campaign Bulletin's discussion of funds for the Learning and Leading capital campaign, an Alzheimer's Disease symposium, lectures by Dr. Arthur Ugren on intelligent life in outer space, grad packs available, fitness classes, and an 'Of Interest' section on the annual Royal Bank Award and the CBC Radio's 26th Competition for Young Performers. The newsletter concludes with a discussion of 'Africville: A Spirit That Lives On,' an exhibition held at the Art Gallery.

This newsletter contains information on a math workshop exploring alternative teaching systems and a ''Tis the Season' section discussing an Ecumenical Candlelight Service at the Mount, the Atlantic International Christmas event at Mount Allison University, the Mount's annual seasonal hasty notes, and funding from the Mount's Multiple Sclerosis Society Christmas cake sale. There are sections on a consideration of Fall Convocation by the Senate committee, an invitation for nominations for the Alumnae Award for Teaching Excellence, a commentary on the meaning of Christmas by Naomi Hersom, the success of the Christmas Daddies fundraiser, and an 'Of Interest' section on immunization, a lunch event held by the Campus Ministry, schedules for exams, studies conducted regarding occupational and non-occupational stress, and the Host Family Association bringing international students together with local families.

This newsletter contains information on a seminar focusing on the hospitality industry's marketing and profits, two distinguished women to receive honorary degrees at Convocation, a new channel for DUET (Distance University Education via Television), greater control for Mount security staff, a profile description of Pat Copeland, an advertisement for a meeting titled 'War and Peace,' a timely donation to the Mount from Maritime Beverages Limited, an awards banquet to honour Mount scholars and athletes, and Jody Jeans's reception of a $500 scholarship. There is information on the Mount's intercollegiate teams starting at the page titled 'The Mount's on top of the world!,' which includes photos from the Athletics/Recreation Department, successes in the department, and budget support from students taking part in the sports teams. The newsletter discusses Jeff Whitman's varied career path, scholarships available, The Peace Beat's remarks on a booklet by the Veterans Against Nuclear Arms (VANA organization, and film festivals, meetings, presentations, and conferences attended by faculty. The newsletter concludes with information on smoking on campus, 15 new students from Bermuda, an advertisement for the Mount's Community Happy Hour, and a 'This and That' section on the American Association on Mental Deficiency, The Canadian Bureau for International Education, The Fifth Annual Conference for Teaching English as a Second Language, and the fortieth annual conference of the Royal Society of Canada and the Learned Societies at McMaster University.

This newsletter contains information on a sneaker competition at the Mount's Fitnic event, ACOA (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) funding to tourism and hospitality management, benefits of non-credit programs for expertise and community outreach, a list Mount faculty who were granted tenure, the success of the Mount's conference office, and an invitation to an address on Women in Science by the Governor General of Canada. There is information on the Campus Connection being published bi-weekly, a business writing award given to Arlene Gravelle of Dartmouth, a Shinerama for cystic fibrosis, and an 'On the Move' section detailing publications, awards, appointments, and travels of faculty and students. The newsletter also includes sections on orientation week, mew members for the Host Family Association, and help for a program of National Emergency Support for Chinese students in Canada.

This newsletter contains information on a mock jail sponsored by the Mount Student Assistants (MSA's) during the Winter Carnival, a profile description of Peter Glenister, academic and business worlds benefitting from the Office Automation Centre, and an 'Of Interest' section detailing Ann Eade's appointment to the board of directors of the Risk Insurance Managers Society (RIMS), Symphony Nova Scotia's rush seating policy for full-time students and senior citizens, and Josette Deleas-Matthews's critical commentaries on African cinema on CBC. There are sections on a Canadian-Nigerian meeting for an exchange of ideas, students becoming subjects in osteoporosis research, a public lecture by Gwynne Dyer, and an 'Of interest' section discussing tickets for the YWCA's annual Women's Recognition Dinner. The newsletter includes information on new programs at the Mount, a 'Flip for Lunch' event, events at the Art Gallery, and a commentary on increasing female graduates from Canadian universities. The newsletter concludes with tips on fielding unsolicited media interviews.

This newsletter contains information on funding accessibility for the Mount's mandate, a tour of the Motherhouse by faculty, staff, and students, a position for work as a Director of University Relations, a profile description of Paul Zwicker, and an 'Of Interest' section discussing textbooks, seminars, campaigns, nominations, and clinics created and participated in by Mount community members. The newsletter concludes with information on an Office Automation Centre open house event.

This newsletter contains information on DUET's (Distance University Education via Television) transition to the E. Margaret Fulton Communication Centre, increased admissions applications compared to the previous year, a quilt exhibition at the Art Gallery, the return of Dr. E. Margaret Fulton to teach at the Mount's summer school, a 'Teddy Bears Picnic' at the Child Study Centre, and an 'Of Interest' section highlighting the agreement made between the Mount and the Faculty Association, members for the Seton Cantata Choir, employment and counselling workshops for women, women in politics, and a congress held by the Inter-American Organization for Higher Education (IOHE). The newsletter concludes with an 'On the Move' section detailing awards, appointments, and scholarships of faculty.

This newsletter contains information on Dr. Janina Konczacki's biography of Guy Carleton Jones, an invitation to the Scholars Assembly, the tenth year of the Adult Christianity program, a profile description of Dr. Rosemarie Sampson, full employment for office administration graduates, awards offered for norther studies, and Mount participation in Columbus Night. The newsletter concludes with an 'Of Interest' section discussing the Elizabeth Seton Lectures, Wendy Hill's discussion of her work as a playwright, a public lecture and workshop in elementary school mathematics at the Mount, Melissa Hayes Whitehead's professional success, donations of toys for the Alumnae Association, and a workshop on non-traditional areas of employment presented by the Mount's Life Planning and Learning Centre.

This newsletter contains information on a week of reflection planned by metro universities and colleges, reminders regarding graduation photos, new exhibitions at the Art Gallery focusing on Sam Tata and Gerald Ferguson, an advertisement for the second annual 'Beat the Blues Barbeque,' Dr. Allan Neilsen's monograph urging critical thinking, and the creation of a new continuing education program. The newsletter contains sections on the Host Family Association, a note of thanks by Bill Morris, and an 'Of Interest' section discussing public lectures by Dr. Carl Braun and evening seminars by the Mount's Centre for Continuing Education. The newsletter concludes with a section on a partnership between Mount business students and Volkswagen Canada.