Mount Saint Vincent University

Congratulations to the Two-Eyed Seeing Program on receiving Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) PromoScience funding for a fourth three-year term and marking its 10th anniversary!

With guidance from Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community partners, and academic researchers, the program co-creates learning opportunities in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) with and for Mi’kmaw youth in Mi’kma’ki.

Two-Eyed Seeing (Etuaptmumk in Mi’kmaq), refers to seeing the world through Indigenous and Western perspectives, together.

Learn more about the program: https://www.msvu.ca/two-eyed-seeing-program-marks-10-years-with-new-nserc-grant/

On June 23rd, faculty in Mount Saint Vincent University’s Child & Youth Study Department, and the Halifax Public Libraries, will host a fireside conversation and Q&A to raise awareness of reconciliation efforts in child and youth education, research, and practice.

When: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Paul O’Regan Hall at the Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road

All are welcome. Advance registration is not required.

Learn more: https://www.msvu.ca/fireside-chat-to-highlight-reconciliation-in-child-and-youth-work/

The below artwork was created by Melissa White of Sipekne'katik.

Child and Youth Study at the Mount Halifax Public Libraries

MSVU graduate student Dina Sallam will be presenting at the Eastern Regional 3MT Competition this Friday, June 5 at Saint Mary’s University!

Dina, a Master of Public Relations student, will present her research on visual public relations in health care settings – in just 3 minutes.

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an internationally recognized competition where grad students showcase their research and its real-world impact in a fast-paced, engaging format. The top two competitors from the regional competition will move on to nationals this fall.

Join us in wishing Dina the best of luck. Dina, the MSVU community is cheering you on!

You can watch the event online at this link starting at 1:30 p.m. ADT: https://smu-ca.zoom.us/j/85160548745?pwd=rxKVd9BIr327rbHQrRNLz7ob2VlQIj.1

A reminder that the MSR Research Colloquium: “The Mystical and Research” is happening next week on June 11-12. The colloquium features Dr. Tianyuan Yu, Associate Professor at Mount Saint Vincent University, as a co-host and a part of the organizing committee in her role as MSR Representative-at-Large (Research) for the 2025–2026 academic year. In addition, the program includes Dr. Ashwani Kumar, a faculty member in the Faculty of Education, as one of the presenters.

For more information about the colloquium, and to register, please visit https://msr.aom.org/events/colloquium

Dear MSR-AOM - Management Spirituality and Religion Division Community,

What happens in the brain during experiences of oneness, surrender, and spiritual transformation?

How might science help us understand mystical experience while still honoring its depth, mystery, and lived meaning?

We are delighted to invite you to the 2026 MSR Research Colloquium:
"The Mystical and Research: Dwelling at the Threshold of Knowing." 🌌

📅 We begin on June 11 at this time across these timezones:
🇺🇸 10:00 AM EDT - New York, North America
🇪🇺 4:00 PM CEST - Brussels, European Union
🇮🇳 7:30 PM IST - New Delhi, India
🇦🇺 12:00 AM AEST (next day) - Canberra, Australia

🔜 Opening Plenary featuring Andrew Newberg, M.D., co-hosted by Stacey Guenther, PhD, PCC and Naida Culshaw.

Dr. Newberg’s keynote will explore the biological correlates of mystical experiences and brain structures 🧠, followed by a dialogue with MSR Flamekeeper Jody Fry and plenary participants.

And the conversation continues through thought-provoking sessions exploring questions such as:
🔹 How might timelessness become a spiritual bypass?
🔹 How can meditative inquiry shape teaching, research, and creation?
🔹 What becomes possible when researchers refuse to let conventional rigor forbid insight?
🔹 What other ways of knowing might research make space for?

If you are intrigued by mystical experiences, contemplative inquiry, and transformative ways of knowing, we warmly invite you to join us 🌿

🎟️ Register for free on Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/eAhvB27B

Please help us spread the word by sharing this invitation with colleagues, students, practitioners, and communities who may be interested 💫

Warmly,

MSR Research Colloquium Organizing Committee
(Tianyuan Yu 于天远, Naida Culshaw, Konstantin Weicht, Gaëtan Mourmant, Aditya Agrawal and Danyil Nychka)
Daniel Brafman, Tom Culham, Judi Neal, Dr Payal Kumar, Sharda Nandram, Ramya T. Venkateswaran, Joan Marques, Jerry Biberman, Ph.D., Anil Maheshwari

At this year’s spring convocation, Mount Saint Vincent University proudly recognized Dr. Ardra Cole and Dr. Arthur McCalla with the title of Professor Emeritus, an honour awarded to retired faculty who have made outstanding and lasting contributions to the university community.

Through innovative research, mentoring students, and strengthening academic leadership, Dr. Cole and Dr. McCalla have each made a meaningful impact on MSVU and beyond.

Read the full story on the MSVU website: https://www.msvu.ca/msvu-celebrates-two-professors-emeriti-at-spring-convocation/

Congratulations to both Dr. Cole and Dr. McCalla on their distinguished careers and this well-deserved recognition!

Be sure to check out the 2026 MSR Research Colloquium: "The Mystical and Research: Dwelling at the Threshold of Knowing." Featuring sessions presented by MSVU faculty Dr. Tianyuan Yu and Dr. Ashwani Kumar!
Details on how to register on EventBrite for free are in the post.

Dear MSR-AOM - Management Spirituality and Religion Division Community,

What happens in the brain during experiences of oneness, surrender, and spiritual transformation?

How might science help us understand mystical experience while still honoring its depth, mystery, and lived meaning?

We are delighted to invite you to the 2026 MSR Research Colloquium:
"The Mystical and Research: Dwelling at the Threshold of Knowing." 🌌

📅 We begin on June 11 at this time across these timezones:
🇺🇸 10:00 AM EDT - New York, North America
🇪🇺 4:00 PM CEST - Brussels, European Union
🇮🇳 7:30 PM IST - New Delhi, India
🇦🇺 12:00 AM AEST (next day) - Canberra, Australia

🔜 Opening Plenary featuring Andrew Newberg, M.D., co-hosted by Stacey Guenther, PhD, PCC and Naida Culshaw.

Dr. Newberg’s keynote will explore the biological correlates of mystical experiences and brain structures 🧠, followed by a dialogue with MSR Flamekeeper Jody Fry and plenary participants.

And the conversation continues through thought-provoking sessions exploring questions such as:
🔹 How might timelessness become a spiritual bypass?
🔹 How can meditative inquiry shape teaching, research, and creation?
🔹 What becomes possible when researchers refuse to let conventional rigor forbid insight?
🔹 What other ways of knowing might research make space for?

If you are intrigued by mystical experiences, contemplative inquiry, and transformative ways of knowing, we warmly invite you to join us 🌿

🎟️ Register for free on Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/eAhvB27B

Please help us spread the word by sharing this invitation with colleagues, students, practitioners, and communities who may be interested 💫

Warmly,

MSR Research Colloquium Organizing Committee
(Tianyuan Yu 于天远, Naida Culshaw, Konstantin Weicht, Gaëtan Mourmant, Aditya Agrawal and Danyil Nychka)
Daniel Brafman, Tom Culham, Judi Neal, Dr Payal Kumar, Sharda Nandram, Ramya T. Venkateswaran, Joan Marques, Jerry Biberman, Ph.D., Anil Maheshwari

A big congratulations to Dr. Janice Keefe, Professor and Chair of the Department of Aging and Family Science, on her appointment to the Expert Panel on Supporting the Use of Technologies for Aging in Place at the Council of Canadian Academies / Conseil des académies canadiennes.

In this role, Dr. Keefe will contribute to evidence-based policy in Canada by helping address how we can better support aging in place through technology.

Congratulations, Dr. Keefe!

Mount Saint Vincent University, in partnership with the Vanier Institute of the Family, is hosting a free panel exploring the evolving concept of family and why it matters today. Hear from experts, researchers, and community voices as they share real experiences and insights on family diversity.

This event also celebrates the launch of new Aging and Family Science programs at MSVU—including majors and honours options with hands-on practicum opportunities.

When: June 2, 2026 | 12–1:30 p.m. ADT
Where: In-person (Rosaria Student Centre) or online
Regsitration is required. Everyone is welcome. The deadline for the in-person registration is Friday, May 29.

For more information, please visit https://www.msvu.ca/who-is-family-and-why-should-we-care/

A new agreement will give Bermuda College students a clear route to complete a bachelor’s degree in tourism and hospitality management, strengthening academic pathways in one of Bermuda’s most important sectors.

The five-year articulation agreement between Bermuda College and Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) will support delivery of a Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management degree in association with the College.

Under the agreement, eligible students in Bermuda College’s Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality Management programme will be able to transfer up to 25 courses towards the MSVU degree.

MSVU is home to one of the longest-standing Tourism and Hospitality Management programmes at a Canadian university.

Learn more about the agreement: https://www.msvu.ca/bermuda-college-and-msvu-sign-new-tourism-and-hospitality-management-degree-agreement/

Business & Tourism Department MSVU The Bermuda College