Mount Saint Vincent University

09/28/2026

To all MSVU students, faculty, and staff: Dr. Joël Dickinson, President and Vice-Chancellor at MSVU, is inviting you to join her for an informal chat in the McCain Atrium this Thursday, October 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

All are welcome and the topics are up to you. Share your questions, ideas, and concerns - or just drop by for a quick hello and to connect. Open conversation awaits!

09/25/2026

Observed on September 30 each year, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (also known as Orange Shirt Day) is a day to honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, the Survivors, their families and communities. It's a day for education, reflection and action to advance Truth and Reconciliation – a time set aside to learn about the history and multi-generational trauma caused by colonization.

MSVU will be closed on September 30 to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The following day, October 1, is Treaty Day and the start of Mi’kmaw History Month in Nova Scotia.

Read MSVU President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Joël Dickinson's message to the MSVU community which includes upcoming opportunities to engage with these observances in meaningful ways: https://www.msvu.ca/marking-the-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/

09/24/2026

During the fall convocation ceremonies to be held October 18, 2026, MSVU will recognize the achievements of several hundred students and bestow an honorary degree on Jane Bertrand.

Jane has contributed to improved outcomes for countless children and families through her impact on early childhood education practice, policy, and research in Canada and internationally.

Jane is the Program Director at the Margaret and Wallace McCain Family Foundation Inc., which advances initiatives focused on early childhood development, learning, and care.

Learn more about Jane and her impact: https://www.msvu.ca/early-childhood-leader-jane-bertrand-to-receive-honorary-degree-from-msvu/

09/23/2026

We are thrilled to welcome MSVU alumni back to campus this weekend for the 2026 reunion!

There is still time to register for the Back to Campus Alumni Night at the Pub featuring the Regal Beagle Band - a band that formed at MSVU in 2009. Register here: https://alumni.msvu.ca/s/1941/21/interior.aspx?sid=1941&gid=2&pgid=1120&cid=2257&ecid=2257&crid=0&calpgid=61&calcid=1149

See you soon! 💙

Mount Saint Vincent Alumni

09/17/2026

Explore the stories, impact, and possibilities our generous donors helped create over the past year in our 2026 Donor Impact Report.

Our 2026 Donor Impact Report is now available!

Because of the generosity of our donors, MSVU students are receiving scholarships, pursuing research opportunities, overcoming barriers, and achieving their goals.

Explore the stories, impact, and possibilities you helped create over the past year.

View the 2026 Donor Impact Report online: https://alumni.msvu.ca/s/1941/21/interior.aspx?sid=1941&gid=2&pgid=1132

09/17/2026

Six MSVU faculty have been awarded a combined $829,961 from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).

From helping children learn to read and supporting newcomers to Canada, to improving health knowledge and advancing fairness and inclusion, these new Insight Grants and Insight Development Grants are funding research that affects people’s everyday lives and well-being.

Learn more: https://www.msvu.ca/msvu-faculty-receive-nearly-830000-in-sshrc-funding-for-research-benefitting-people-and-communities/

MSVU Research Office

09/15/2026

Download the free MSVU Safe App which connects you to a variety of safety and security tools. The app is available on iOS and Android.

And don't forget to sign up for Mount Alert which is MSVU's mass notification system. You can sign up to receive texts, emails, and/or voice messages for campus storm closures and if there is an emergency on campus.

09/15/2026

We are excited to share that Cathy Martin, CM, has joined MSVU in the capacity of Elder and Indigenous Relations Consultant.

Cathy began in the role on September 1 for a one-year term. During this time, Cathy will provide strategic advice on MSVU’s Indigenous initiatives and programming, and assist in developing a long-term vision for MSVU’s Indigenous strategy.

Cathy will be a familiar face to many members of our community as a former Nancy’s Chair and current member of both the L’Nu Advisory Circle and the Kinu Tourism Project Mi’kma’ki Advisory Committee. She is a member of the Millbrook First Nation, Truro, NS. Cathy brings a diverse and accomplished professional background to this role, including work as an independent international award-winning film producer and director, a writer, facilitator, communications consultant, community activist, teacher, and drummer. Most recently, she was Director of Indigenous Community Engagement at Dalhousie University. Cathy was named a member of the Order of Canada in 2017.

09/10/2026

There are 34 part-time jobs available on campus through MSVU Student Works!

To be eligible, you must be a full-time student with financial need. Additional eligibility criteria are in each job posting.

The work involves 12 hours per week from October 2026 to March 2027 and the rate is $19/hour.

To see all jobs and to apply, visit MSVU Career Connects. Use your MSVU email and password to login.

The application deadline is Friday, September 18 at 12 p.m.

Career Connects: https://careerconnects.msvu.ca/