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EEDDIITTOORRDonna Redmond Gates, BPR ’95

UUNNIIVVEERRSSIITTYY AADDVVAANNCCEEMMEENNTTAssociate Vice-President, Advancement:

Jone E. Mitchell, CFREAdministrative Assistant: Erin HemeonManager, Alumnae Relations: Shani PearsonProgram Administrator, Alumnae Relations:

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Folia Montana maintains and strengthens theconnection among alumnae, friends and the Universitythrough coverage of newsworthy accomplishments,discussion of campus issues, information on AlumnaeAssociation activities, and the sharing of class notes. It appears twice a year.

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Contents3 Teaching Excellence Recognized

6 Book Club – Our Faculty in Print

8 Over 350 join the ranks of MSV Alumnae

9 The Mount in the Community – A Snapshot of How We Continue to Give Back

18 Alumnae Weekend 2007 – Another Great Event Full of Memories and Laughter

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Each Summer, MSVU’s Department of Athletics and Recreation hosts Day Camps on campus.

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EDITOR’S NOTEWelcome to the fall issue of Folia Montana where we focus onMSVU’s continued commitment to enhancing our greatercommunity. After all, isn’t this the reason institutes of highlearning were created? The calling of any university should be tomake those in and around its campus more thoughtful andgenuine contributors to the world around them. At the Mount,this has been happening for 135 years.

In the summer issue, you saw how the Chair of the Women’sStudies Department, Dr. Meredith Ralston, is doing her part,using filmmaking to shine a light on the horror of the traffickingof young women in the Philippines. Her film, Hope in Heaven,has just received another well-deserved accolade, winning anational media award from Beyond Borders, an organizationbased in Winnipeg that deals with child sexual exploitation.

Congratulations to Ralston, Dr. Stephen Perrott of MSVU’SDepartment of Psychology, and your other colleagues involvedwith Hope in Heaven.

And, kudos to all faculty, staff, students and alumnae whosecommitment and work continues to exemplify the values of theMount. This will ensure that the Mount maintains its presence in the community for years to come.

Donna Redmond Gates, BPR ’95

LETTER TO THE EDITORThe summer issue of Folia Montana just arrived and I havealready read through it all. Let me congratulate the newEditor, Donna Redmond Gates, on the liveliness of thepresentation and contents. I regularly receive alumnipublications from several Canadian universities, and it is asource of pride to see the Mount's publication standing upthere with the best of them - even those from much largerinstitutions.

Thank you.Naomi Hersom, BA, BEd, MEd, PhD, DU, LLD(President & Vice-Chancellor, 1986-1991)

Do you have a comment to share? Contact us [email protected].

Fall is a time of change – our green world becomes a brilliantpalate of colours and the relaxed summer pace gives way tobusier schedules.

Each year, we look forward to the return of our students, theinduction of new alumnae during convocation, catching up withformer graduates and welcoming new members into our faculty.

This academic year promises to be an exciting one for theMount. Our Capital Campaign, Building Tomorrow Together is infull swing, bringing our goals of a new Teaching, Learning andResearch Centre, new scholarships and enhanced academicexcellence closer to fruition.

The Mount will also create a Chair in Learning Disabililities, oneof only four in the world, to develop “best practices”programming so that the teachers of tomorrow gain the skillsthey need to ensure all children are able to realize theiracademic potential.

We continue to build on our heritage of social responsibility inthe community as we chart a course for our University to thrivelocally, nationally and internationally. Through flexible learningoptions, the Mount provides educational opportunities forpeople of all ages at their own pace, and our students gaininternational perspectives that enhance their capacity tobecome global citizens.

Research capacity at the Mount has increased by more than 200per cent over the past few years, and the dissemination of thatknowledge benefits communities around the world. Scholarshipin aging and caregiving policy, applied human nutrition and foodsecurity, gerontology and housing needs of aging AtlanticCanadians are examples of the many research projects thathave a direct impact on communities.

Faculty members have also captured grants from CanadaFoundation for Innovation and are involved in excess of 100ongoing research partnerships with community organizations.

Alumnae are an integral part of our legacy and future. Yourparticipation in our Capital Campaign and in the development ofour new strategic plan is a crucial component of our University’ssuccess, and we invite you to continue to remain engaged in theyears to come.

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President’s Message

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Awarded annually, the Mount SaintVincent Alumnae Award for TeachingExcellence recognizes both superior

teaching ability as well as a facultymember’s contributions to the standardsof higher learning. A committee of faculty,alumnae and students evaluate nomineesthrough classroom observation andpersonal interviews. Candidates are alsoasked to provide a philosophy statementon their approach to teaching. They areassessed on their attention to studentneeds, their successful communication ofsubject matter and the reputation theyhave earned from both students andcolleagues. Clare Goulet, part-time facultymember in the Department of English, waspresented the 2007 Mount Saint VincentAlumnae Award for Teaching Excellence atSpring Convocation last May.

Goulet has been a part-time facultymember at the University since 1999.Goulet’s personal teaching philosophy

states, “My approach is to try to makeeach class a tiny, lively cell with apermeable membrane – the students andmyself bringing not only our books but ourwhole lives to the class, while taking ideasfrom the classroom back into the rest ofour lives: each space informing the other.”

Understanding and embracing thedifferences in students from all disciplinesacross the University help make Goulet anexceptional educator. She often leads herstudents to the MSVU Art Gallery to writepoetry about the structural arrangementof the exhibits. Supporting a mathematicsstudent who chose to develop a play on a19th-century astronomer for a directedstudies course is another example of herdedication to the enhancement of herstudents’ critical thinking skills.

Congratulations and welcome to all new faculty memberswho have joined the Mount this year.

TThhee nneeww ffaaccuullttyy wwhhoo jjooiinneedd MMSSVVUU oonn JJuullyy 11,, 22000077 iinncclluuddee:: • Dr. Angela Birt, Department of Psychology• Dr. Nezihe Elik, Faculty of Education• Dr. Marnina Gonick, Cross-appointed in the Faculty of Education and

Department of Women's Studies, Canada Research Chair in Gender Identity and Social Practices

• Prof. Margaret McKee, BPR ’84, Department of Public Relations • Dr. Meghan Provost, Department of Psychology • Dr. Cornelia Schneider, Faculty of Education

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Kathryn E. Laurin, President & Vice-Chancellor, Mount Saint VincentUniversity, was one of the featuredpanelists at the Leading WomenLuncheon Series. Laurin contributed tothe discussion, The War on Talent, byexploring the need for organizations tofocus on investing in talent internallythrough initiatives that nurture existingemployees.

Proceeds from the Leading WomenLuncheon Series benefit the LeadingWomen Scholarship at the Mount.

Mount Alumna Participates inNational Coach Program

Pictured l-r: Cheryl Hodder, Partner, McInnes Cooper; Kathryn E. Laurin, President & Vice-Chancellor,MSVU; Nanci Taylor, Recipient, 2007 Leading Women Scholarship; Hazel Campbell, Associate Vice President, Human Resources, Atlantic Region, TD Canada Trust; Heather Tulk, Sr. Vice-President,Marketing, Bell Aliant; Michelle Carinici, President & CEO, Atlantic Lottery Corporation.

The Canadian College AthleticsAssociation’s (CCAA) Female ApprenticeCoach Program is designed to identify and nurture female graduating student-athletes who demonstrate the desiredskills for coaching by providing them with the opportunity to share thecoaching experience in CCAA NationalChampionship sports.

Aimed at increasing the number of femalecoaches within the collegiate sportsystem, the three goals of the programare:

• To increase opportunity for youngwomen to have access to the coachingexperience;

• To support identified female graduatedstudent-athlete coaches in their pursuit

of professional developmentopportunities; and

• To provide qualified CCAA coaches inNational Championship sports withadvanced training opportunities andmentoring experience.

Elaine Horne, BScAHN ’07 is MSVU’s firstFemale Apprentice Coach. This is also thefirst time any coach in Atlantic Canada hasbeen accepted to the program.

A professional dietician, Horne has anextensive background in fitness. Duringthe year, she will continue to develop hercoaching skills through the program.Recognizing the importance of sport in life,Horne has developed a great appreciationfor parents, volunteers, coaches and othersupport networks for athletes.

Dyrick McDermott, BA ’94 Head Coach ofthe Mount Mystics, is Horne’s mentorcoach. He believes graduate coaches arean essential part of the MSVU athleticsprogram. Former players providetremendous insight and allow coaches tobetter understand the group dynamics.Opportunities such as the FemaleApprentice Coach Program providevaluable experience that athletes can lateruse as a platform to begin their owncoaching careers.

The CCAA is the national governing bodyfor college sport in Canada, providing high-level competition through intercollegiatesport that recognizes excellence inacademics and athletics.


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Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. (PHSI)has made a major contribution towardensuring the growth of the tourism andhospitality industry in Canada.

For six years the international hotelmanagement company, based in Halifax,has brought industry partners togetherto raise the profile of careers in thetourism sector. Specifically, effortscentre on attracting the best andbrightest to the tourism industrythrough MSVU’s Tourism and HospitalityManagement Program.

The $95,500 donation brings the grandtotal that PHSI has donated to the MSVUtourism and hospitality program over sixyears to $214,000.

MSVUHospitalityStudentsBenefit from$95,500 raisedin Annual GolfTournament

Donna Bourne-Tyson, University Librarian,was recently recognized with DalhousieUniversity’s School of InformationManagement Outstanding Alumni Award.

Bourne-Tyson joined the Mount in 1995after having successfully worked inpositions of increasing responsibility inboth public and academic libraries. Shehas made a huge contribution to the localacademic library community during hertime at MSVU. Bourne-Tyson ledcollaborative initiatives as Novanet andthe Canadian Association of UniversityLibraries’ Atlantic Scholarly Information

Network. In July 2007 she became Chair of the Novanet Policy Board.

She has gained a reputation for being onthe cutting edge of Library 2.0. Library2.0 is about making the library space,both physical and virtual, more open,interactive, collaborative and user-friendly. This is accomplished in part byusing tools such as blogs, podcasts,instant messaging and shared photosites.

Bourne-Tyson has recently beenappointed as President of the AtlanticProvinces Library Association, and in thepast year has made many contributions tothe association through her role on theExecutive.

In accepting the award, Bourne-Tysonsaid, “In all types of libraries, we workcollaboratively. Most of the things weaccomplish are done by a committee or atask force and we do all these things forthe benefit of our patrons. I am veryfortunate to work with a team of sixlibrarians at the Mount, ranging from 36years of professional experience to twoyears, and it is a great pleasure to workwith such a smart, flexible, open-mindedteam. I will share this award with theMSVU Library staff as well as my othercolleagues.”

MSVU LibrarianNamedOutstandingAlumni 2007

Kathryn E. Laurin (centre) receives one ofseveral cheques from the golf tournament fromGlenn Squires, President, and Penny Squires,Director, Customer Satisfaction, of PacrimHospitality Services Inc.


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Vocabulairemathématique à laportée de tous(Université deSherbrooke) bbyyGGeenneevviièèvvee BBoouulleett,,AAssssoocciiaattee PPrrooffeessssoorr,,FFaaccuullttyy ooff EEdduuccaattiioonn

This is a French lexicon for elementary andjunior high mathematics that aims tosupport both families and schools. For eachdefined word, examples and illustrations areincluded, as well as helpful learning notesand exploration questions.

Key Questions ForEducators, (Caddo Gap Press, 2007),bbyy WWiilllliiaamm HHaarree,,PPrrooffeessssoorr,, FFaaccuullttyy ooff EEdduuccaattiioonn (co-edited with John Portelli)

The guiding idea behind this collection ofessays is to offer a stimulating and up-to-date introduction to a wide range ofeducational, pedagogical, and curricularaims, principles, ideals and approacheswhich are keenly debated at the presenttime. Collectively, these essays provide anexcellent overview of contemporaryeducational theory.

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In addition to his mastery of historicaltechniques and his exquisite printing,Haligonian photographer George Steeves is known for an iconography “shot throughwith grotesque sexuality, reverence foremotional pain, and chilly black humour”.

The Creationist Debate:The encounter betweenthe Bible and theHistorical Mind, (Londonand New York:Continuum, 2006) bbyyAArrtthhuurr MMccCCaallllaa,, AAssssoocciiaatteePPrrooffeessssoorr,, DDeeppaarrttmmeenntt ooffPPhhiilloossoopphhyy//RReelliiggiioouussSSttuuddiieess

In The Creationist Debate: The encounterbetween the Bible and the Historical Mind,Arthur McCalla frames the evolution-creationism controversy within a historicalstudy of the intersection of Western biblicalinterpretation and the various historicalsciences. He demonstrates that modern-daycreationists oppose not only evolutionarybiology but all historical sciences in order toprotect the absolute truth of the Bible bylocating its words beyond the complexitiesand uncertainties of historical existence.

The Wisdom to Doubt: AJustification of ReligiousSkepticism (Ithaca:Cornell University Press,2007), bbyy JJoohhnnSScchheelllleennbbeerrgg,, PPrrooffeessssoorr,,DDeeppaarrttmmeenntt ooffPPhhiilloossoopphhyy// RReelliiggiioouussSSttuuddiieess

This builds on John Schellenberg’sProlegomena to a Philosophy of Religion(Cornell, 2005), developing originalarguments against both religious andirreligious belief. His brand of skepticism,according to Schellenberg, is not a dead endbut rather functions as a gateway toimportant new insights about religiouspossibilities of the future, which areexplored in the forthcoming third member of this trilogy.

Combustion (BrickBooks, 2007) bbyy LLoorrrrii NNeeiillsseenn GGlleennnn,,PPrrooffeessssoorr,, FFaaccuullttyy ooff EEdduuccaattiioonn

Lorri Neilsen Glenn'spoems welcome thereader into a placewhere the strange is

made familiar and the familiar reveals itsown magic. Here the combustible materialsof childhood and old age are alwayspotentially present, and the attention paidthem multi-dimensional. Reaching fromnature to human nature, often drawn by thelong line and the hum of loss, Neilsen Glennexplores a full range of poetic possibilities.

Dispersed Relations:Americans andCanadians in UpperNorth America,(Woodrow WilsonCenter Press) bbyyRReeggiinnaalldd CC.. SSttuuaarrtt,,PPrrooffeessssoorr,, DDeeppaarrttmmeennttooff HHiissttoorryy aanndd PPoolliittiiccaall&& CCaannaaddiiaann SSttuuddiieess

In a review, Christopher Sands, SeniorFellow, Hudson Institute, says, “It is avaluable and innovative approach thatintersects with contemporary scholarship byrecognizing the recent post-9/11 tensions inU.S.-Canada relations and linking this periodwith the appropriate precedents.”

TransformativePractice: NewPathways to Leadership (KappaOmicron Nu 2006) bbyy SSuuee LL..TT.. MMccGGrreeggoorr,,PPrrooffeessssoorr,, FFaaccuullttyy ooff EEdduuccaattiioonn

Author Sue L. T. McGregor makes theargument that individuals, organizations,and entire professions must evolve andadapt if they are to effectively serve thecommon good within an increasinglyimbalanced and volatile global environment.

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to the following faculty members who have recently been published. This is the most extensive list we have ever had in Folia Montana. Great work!

If you are a graduate of the Mount and haverecently published a book, please let us know.

FACULTY PUBLICATIONS


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The Strengthof ScienceFunding from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation is helpingBiology professor Dr. German Avila-Sakar discover more abouthow plants defend themselves now and in the climate of our future.

Avila-Sakar is examining the tolerance function in Brassica rapa,a fast growing turnip. The tolerance function relates to how theplant defends itself against predators, in this case moth larva,under certain conditions. He studies these plants because theyreproduce so quickly – up to four times a year.

The biology lab has benefited greatly from the funding as twohighly sophisticated microscopes were purchased as well as thefour growth chambers for the turnips. The chambers, whichresemble large commercial refrigerators, control the temperatureand humidity as well as regulate the carbon dioxide levels. Thissimulates the climate of our world 50-100 years from now.

It is his hope the findings will have an impact on agriculturalpolicy. “I want to find out if we really need to spend money oncontrolling pests or producing organic produce. We’re examiningthe change in seed output when the plant faces danger and whatthat means in terms of loss to the farmer,” he says.

Janet MacMillan, BPR’81, Chair of the Boardof Governors ofMount Saint VincentUniversity, is pleasedto welcome therepresentativesappointed to theBoard by the MountSaint VincentAlumnae Association.

Representing the Alumnae Association are:Lara Ryan, BPR ’92, President; Sheldon Miller,BBA ’99, Member at Large; and Kelli Smith,BBA ’95, Vice-President.

Alumnae representation on the Board ofGovernors is important to the University asour alumnae are integral to the future of the Mount.

Dr. Lorraine CodeAppointed toNancy’s Chair

MSVU welcomes Dr. Lorraine Codeas the 2007-08 Nancy’s Chair inWomen’s Studies.

Code comes to the Mount fromYork University where she is aDistinguished Research Professorof Philosophy, cross-appointed toSocial and Political Thought and

Women’s Studies. Her expertise is in theory of knowledgewith special emphasis on feminist epistemology andissues in the ethics and politics of knowing.

Code’s books include Ecological Thinking: The Politics ofEpistemic Location (Oxford University Press, 2006), WhatCan She Know? Feminist Theory and the Construction ofKnowledge (Cornell University Press, 1991) and RhetoricalSpaces: Essays on (Gendered) Locations (Routledge 1995).

She is general editor of the Routledge Encyclopedia ofFeminist Theories (2002) and the co-editor of ChangingMethods: Feminists Transforming Practice (BroadviewPress, 1995).

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Pride, accomplishment and excitement were inthe air as the University conferred certificates,diplomas and degrees on more than 350graduating students during Fall Convocationceremonies on October 21, 2007.

Valedictorian Benjamin Boudreau (Bachelor ofPublic Relations (Co-operative EducationRoute) (with distinction) and Certificate inMarketing addressed the audience withenthusiasm and encouraging words for whatlies ahead.

“Now, we’re onto a whole new set ofchallenges and opportunities. Instead ofjuggling papers, and exams, we'll be trying tojuggle work, family, health, friends andintegrity.”

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• Leslie Elaine Baker, Bachelor of Arts(Honours) (History)(with first-classhonours), Halifax, NS

• Chantal Brushett, Master of Arts in FamilyStudies and Gerontology, St. Bernard's, NL

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• Courtney Lee Barnhill, Bachelor of PublicRelations (Co-operative Education Route)(with distinction), Debert, NS

• Rosemarie Patricia Nelson, Master ofEducation (Studies in Lifelong Learning), St. Catherine, Jamaica

• Jayne Marie Shannon, Bachelor of PublicRelations (Co-operative Education Route),Halifax, NS

Shannon McEvenue, Master of Arts inFamily Studies and Gerontology, was therecipient of the Graduate Thesis Award.

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• Leslie Elaine Baker, Bachelor of Arts(Honours) (History), Halifax, NS

• Chad Bennett, Master of Education(Curriculum Studies), North Sydney, NS

• Janet Blades, Bachelor of BusinessAdministration, Lockeport, NS

• Ainsley Boudreau, Master of Arts in SchoolPsychology, Sydney River, NS

• Alice-Dawn Brison, Bachelor of AppliedArts (Honours) (Child and Youth Study),Cheverie, NS

• Ulrike Brown, Master of Education (LiteracyEducation), St. John's, NL

• Leslie T. Earle, Bachelor of Public Relations(Co-operative Education), Springdale, NL

• Tracy Foster, Master of Education(Elementary and Middle School Education),Dalhousie, NB

• Eunickoe N. James, Bachelor of AppliedArts (Child and Youth Study) in Associationwith Bermuda College, Warwick, Bermuda

• Maureen Kettle-Hazle, Master of Education(Studies in Lifelong Learning), Kingston,Jamaica

• Sandra Lee Mader, Bachelor of Arts(Psychology), Halifax, NS

• Shannon McEvenue, Master of Arts inFamily Studies and Gerontology,Mississauga, ON

• Megan Marie McGuire, Bachelor of AppliedArts (Child and Youth Study), Halifax, NS

• Brenna Rudd, Master of Science AppliedHuman Nutrition, West Vancouver, BC

• Kalyn Samson, Bachelor of Arts (AdvancedMajor) (French), Bridgewater, NS

• Kelli Stevens, Master of Education(Educational Psychology), Dartmouth, NS

• Dilyana Tihanova, Bachelor of BusinessAdministration in Association withBermuda College, London, England

• Fan Zhang, Bachelor of Tourism andHospitality Management (Co-operativeEducation Route), Harbin City, China

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2007 Honorary Degree Recipients

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Morris MacLeod, Chief Financial Officer of theMSVU Students’ Union, pipes in the faculty at theOctober 2007 Convocation ceremony.


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The University’s commitment tostrengthening the larger community iswitnessed daily through two special on-campus endeavors: the Nova ScotiaCentre on Aging (NSCA) and the Centrefor Women in Business (CWB). Both arecelebrating their 15th anniversaries this year.

Nova Scotia Centre on Aging The Nova Scotia Centre on Aging isaffiliated with MSVU’s Department ofFamily Studies and Gerontology and has a three-part mandate of research,

continuing education and communityconsultation on age-related issues. Itdraws upon the advice and support of aneleven-member, community-basedAdvisory Board.

For 15 years, the NSCA has played aleadership role in addressing importantquestions related to caregiving,continuing care and healthy aging. TheNSCA has provided seniors, academicsand policy makers with opportunities tolearn and participate in collaborativemulti-disciplinary research in agingresearch nationally and internationally.

Caregiving by family and friends has beena primary focus for the NSCA, but otherareas of focus include technology andaging, human resource planning, seniors

housing, rural communities, prescriptiondrug use, and Alzheimer's disease.Recent initiatives include working on aWorld Health Organization initiative tounderstand what makes communitiesage-friendly, as well as the examination ofadult day programs in other jurisdictions.

The Centre has a reputation for producinghigh-quality, relevant materials such asvideos, training manuals, educational kits,issue papers, articles, fact sheets andtechnical reports. As well, it has hostednumerous educational and policy forums,round tables, town hall meetings andpublic lectures; organized conferencesand symposia; conducted evaluations;served on community boards andcommittees; and consulted with seniorsorganizations and decision makers.

The Mount in theCommunityMount Saint Vincent was built on a steadfast tradition of service to the community which lives on today,

135 years later. The Mount gives in so many ways, through the actions of our students, faculty, staff and

alumnae to the actual programs and centres on campus.

In fact, each January the University designates a special holiday, Caritas Day, to encourage those in our

campus community to give back to the broader community. This began as a way of recognizing those

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To recognize the NSCA’s 15th anniversary,and in keeping with MSVU’s commitmentto making research accessible to thecommunity, earlier this year the NSCA helda workshop with seniors and researchersto exchange ideas and discover ways tocommunicate research.

For the NSCA, the immediate futureincludes some strategic planning toensure its works remains useful andrelevant to the issues facing an agingsociety.

For more information on the NSCA, please vviissiitt wwwwww..mmssvvuu..ccaa//nnssccaa.

Centre for Women in Business The Centre for Women in Business wascreated as a result of research fromMSVU’s Department of BusinessAdministration & Tourism and HospitalityManagement that found women wereexperiencing specific challenges inoperating businesses.

The CWB, which is housed in theMeadows, operates on funding from theAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency toprovide female entrepreneurs with thesupport, training and resources they needto succeed in business. Since its inception15 years ago, the CWB has helped morethan 4,000 women start and growbusinesses.

The CWB believes that when womensucceed in business, they contribute tothe economy, and ultimately, contribute tothe community. While the Centre’s mainfocus is to help and support women inbusiness, both women and men arewelcome to use the programs and servicesoffered by CWB. These range frombusiness advisory sessions to businessmanagement training workshops. TheCWB plans to expand its programs and

services to serve more women across theprovince.

The CWB also works with students,connecting the resources of the classroomwith the business community. This givesbusiness owners access to the leading-edge knowledge of students, whileproviding students with an opportunity tofind mentors and gain valuable real-worldexperience.

MSVU Alumnae please note: The CWB has special membership rates for ourgraduates. For more information on theCWB, please visit wwwwww..mmssvvuu..ccaa//ccwwbb.

The Community of our ChildrenAlso located on campus is the Mount’sChild Study Centre. The Centre provideschild care spots for both children of MSVUemployees and those in the broadercommunity. The Centre celebrated its 30th

anniversary earlier this year.

Ten years ago, the Child Study Centrebegan a specialized program for childrenwith autism.

“We had several children with thisdiagnosis at the time and knew there wasnothing in the community to serve thesefamilies,” says Debbie Armstrong, BCS’82, Director. “The knowledge of Autismhas grown so much since then. A decadeago, we would focus on one-on-oneteaching, but today we see the benefits ofincluding all children in activities, all witha very family focused approach.”

The child care specialists at the Centrework with the families to set achievablegoals to assist in the child’s learning anddevelopment. Teachers and others

BessieHarris

Chair, NSCA

Bessie Harris, ACAD ’61, BA ’64, hasalways been interested in the field ofaging research. Now in her secondterm as Chair, Harris first becameaware of the Centre through herlong-time colleague and friend, Dr.Fred MacKinnon. MacKinnon wasinstrumental in the centre’s creationin 1992. The two worked together inthe public service for many years.

“The Centre works to link the issuesof seniors to the greater communityin a meaningful way, which was reallythe dream of Dr. MacKinnon,” shesays. “We bring together the pureresearch conducted with the Centrewith the knowledge base ofcommunity.”

The Centre is led by an AdvisoryBoard that is comprised of sixmembers at large, five representativesfrom senior-focused organizationsand designates from MSVU.Together, they examine the issuesthat seniors and seniors’ groupsidentify as priorities for thatcommunity.


DiannePeck

CWB Client

“I had never been a business person,”says Dianne Peck, BA ’65, President ofOh But You Can Coaching. “Someonealways sent me a nice paycheck.”

Peck made a career change in her late50’s to become a Life Coach. Aftermoving to Halifax in 2005, she attendeda CWB networking session and became amember. It was a homecoming for Peck,who had last been on campus fourdecades earlier as a Sister of Charity.

“The same trees were there,” shelaughs, “and they even seemed towelcome me back.” Peck feels theCentre served as a bridge over the“foreign waters” of the business worldfor her. “The Centre continuouslyadvises, directs and supports me,” shesays.

In her work as a Life Coach, Peck’s role isto actualize the potential of her clients,just as the CWB does. She uncovers theirnegative thought processes and assistswith eliminating “limiting beliefs” fromtheir lives. To find out more, you can e-mail her at ccooaacchh@@ddiiaannnneeppeecckk..ccoomm.

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involved in early childhood educationoften visit the Centre to learn from them.

“Many of our parents have told us thiscentre is a lifeline for them,” saysArmstrong. “Every family wants anddeserves quality daycare. Families withchildren with autism have an evengreater challenge in this regard. We feelhere at the Centre we are giving thempeace of mind and the knowledge thatour work together will only benefit their child.”

The Business of CommunityThe Greater Halifax Partnership’s (GHP)Building Our Future series buildsawareness around critical issuesregarding economic growth andstimulates discussion and debate in thecommunity. It is directly linked with GHP’smandate to drive the economic growth ofGreater Halifax. MSVU has sponsored theseries since 2002.

“Growing the region’s economy is aboutstrong partnerships, collaboration andinnovation,” says Kathryn Laurin,President & Vice-Chancellor. “Ouraffiliation with organizations like theGreater Halifax Partnership means thatthe Mount has a broader network fromwhich to build business and communityrelationships, contribute throughresearch and continue to drive the growthof the knowledge economy.”

The Partnership brings together all threelevels of government, more than 150private sector investors and manydifferent community groups to drive theeconomic growth of the region.

“Mount Saint Vincent University isdemonstrating its commitment to theeconomic growth of our community bothas a long-time Investor in the GreaterHalifax Partnership and as a partner inour premier event series: Building OurFuture,” says Stephen Dempsey,President & CEO, GHP. “We’re extremelyproud the Mount has been involved withthe series since its inception five years ago.”

Our Alumnae in the CommunityLara Ryan, BPR ’92, of Lara RyanConsulting and President of the MSVAlumnae Association, designs CorporateSocial Responsibility (CSR) strategies forher clients in or around the not-for-profitsector.

“More and more, businesses arerecognizing the importance of effectiveCorporate Social Responsibility,” shesays. “I assist my clients with their focuson community investment programs thatcreate impact and bring value to thebroader community. There’s an incrediblystrong business case for CSR thatincludes cost savings due to efficiencyimprovements and enhanced employeemorale.”

Mary Lou LeRoy, BA ’79, BSc ’83, is awoman of action. When Hurricane Katrinadevastated the southern US in August of2005, she went. A volunteer member ofthe Canadian Red Cross DisasterResponse team, LeRoy flew to Gonzalez,Louisiana, about a half-an-hour’s drivefrom Baton Rouge – as only one of twentyAtlantic Canadians.

Her professional background in thetreatment of mental illness, as well ascrisis and suicide prevention meant shewas teamed up with a psychiatrist fromBoston and a psychologist from SanDiego. Together, the three formed a team


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to provide behavioural analysis andevaluate the mental health needs ofvictims. “The greatest challenge wasjust meeting their basic needs given wehad so little,” she recalls. “There was nogas, no cash and the stores were allempty within days. No one had theirmedication with them so we had tosource this as well.”

LeRoy feels no one could have seenwhat she did and remain unchanged inboth large and small ways. Upon herreturn to Halifax, she promptly emptieda self-storage unit she had held onto foryears, realizing that what she didn’tneed everyday, she could simply livewithout.

Our Students in the CommunityGrammy award-winning songwriter/producer David Foster was in Halifax this fall to announce Crescendo, a VIPweekend event to raise money for The David Foster Foundation. The

Foundation provides financial supportfor Canadian families with childrenundergoing organ transplants. Since 1986, the Foundation has assisted more than 340 families.

Six lucky public relations students from Janice Landry's AudiovisualCommunications class were randomlydrawn to attend Foster's highly-anticipated press conference. There,Landry and her students got surprisingnews from one of the event’s sponsors,the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation.

OurCampusMount Saint VincentUniversity is home to thefollowing Research Facilities,Institutes, and Centres thatenrich our community bothnear and far:

Atlantic Canada CommunicationsIssues Research Lab

Atlantic Centre for Research andEducation on Girls and Women

Atlantic Centre for the Study of theInformation Society

Atlantic Research Centre for FamilyWork Issues

Catherine Wallace Centre forWomen in Science

Centre for Women in Business

Child Study Centre

Institute for the Study of Women

Learning Centre for GraduateEducation Students

Maritime Data Centre for AgingResearch and Policy Analysis

Nova Scotia Centre on Aging

Nancy’s Chair in Women’s Studies

Participatory Action Research andTraining Centre on Food Security

Social, Emotional & CognitiveDevelopment Observation andInterview Centre

Mary Lou LeRoy in Louisiana

Tracey Boland, PR student and Janice Landry


The Mount Community continues its strong support of the CanadianBreast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. Each year theUniversity has a stellar showing which is acknowledged by theFoundation. Eighty members of the Mount community includingfaculty, staff and students donned their MSVU shirts and runningshoes in support of the 2007 CIBC Run for the Cure.

An Annual TraditionFoster was so pleased to have the students at thenews conference that he offered them a chance tocompete in a writing competition to have their workpublished on his website. The winner was TraceyBoland, currently in her second year.

“I was very excited and happy to be a part of such agreat cause. This is an experience I will never forget,”said Boland.

To see her article, visit Foster's website atwwwwww..ddaavviiddffoosstteerraattllaannttiicc..ccaa.

Community OutreachThrough distance learning, MSVU courses reachcommunities and students near and far. Some are on-campus students, some live outside the HalifaxRegional Municipality (HRM) and some areinternational.

About half of distance students take their courses the “traditional” way which the Mount pioneered,through television, while the other half use on-lineaccess, complemented by either a live webfunctionality or teleconference with instructors.

The broadcast of MSVU courses on ASN or Channel33 (in the HRM) provides an informal learningopportunity for non-students. It has even served as avaluable recruitment tool.

For greater mobility, the courses can also be burnedto DVDs, which can then be rented. Becomingincreasing popular with students is creating digitalfiles of the courses that can be viewed on-line as adownloadable file or as streaming video which can bewatched on-line or even on a video MP3 player.

Whether on campus or abroad, MSVU’s valuescontinue to resonate with those connected to theMount. As we tell our students, MSVU isn’t just auniversity, it’s a community.

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Lara Ryan, BPR ’92Even though September comesfairly late in the calendar, a newschool year always feels like the beginning. I am honoured to begin my term as the MountSaint Vincent AlumnaeAssociation President. We arecoming out of an exciting(academic) year of strategicplanning both for the AlumnaeAssociation and for theUniversity.

The MSVAA has been participating in Professor Laurin’s strategicplanning process and has been very pleased with the tremendouswork to date of the steering committee and the entire universitycommunity. We look forward to the presentation of the final plan.

Although very important to us, MSVAA’s strategic plan has been amuch simpler process. I hope we have come up with a workabledirection for the Alumnae Association to follow over the next fewyears. We plan to focus on more events to engage you, ouralumnae, in activities on campus, and for those of you not soclose, in other ways to help you feel connected to your Mountfamily.

We already have some exciting things to add to your calendar!Please join us on November 27th for great conversation and afabulous evening of wine tasting. Also, we are thrilled to welcomealum Patrick Sullivan, BBA ’85, President of Workopolis as theguest speaker for the Halifax Alumnae Dinner on March 6, 2008.Stay tuned for more details.

I want to thank a number of people who have worked very hard onbehalf of the Alumnae Association this past year: outgoing MSVAAPresident, Nancy Zwaagstra, BScHE ‘83 and Board MembersJanice Graham-Migel, BSA ’79, BEd ’79, MA ’83, Ethel Thomson,BA ’70 Todd Bechard, BBA 93, and Crista MacNeil, BBA ’01.

Our Golf committee volunteers also deserve great thanks fororganizing the most successful tournament to date. The revenueearned allows us to support student scholarships, bursaries,activities and the University’s Capital Campaign. Of course, specialthanks to our Gold Sponsor, Aliant, and our Silver Sponsor, RBCand the Department of University Advancement for theirexceptional support for this event.

I am pleased to extend a warm welcome to our new MSVAA Boardmembers Velma Kaiser-Whitlock, BEd ’79, MEd ’06, Lisa Whynott,BOA ’94, Mary Lou LeRoy, BA ’79, BSc ’83, Alison Stark, BBA ’95,and Sheldon Miller, BBA ’99.

If you’ve been involved with us recently, I hope we can continueto count on your support. If not, why not make this year the yearof a new beginning? The Mount is built and has thrived on afoundation of community. It is that community of students,faculty, staff and alumnae that will help it to grow and continue toflourish well into the future.

Mount Saint Vincent Alumnae Association Board of Directors 2007-08EExxeeccuuttiivveeHonorary President: Kathryn E. Laurin, M.MusPresident: Lara Ryan, BPR ’92Vice President: Kelli Smith, BBA ’95Past President: Nancy Zwaagstra, BScHE ’83Secretary: Stephanie Hale, BOA ’03Treasurer: Tracey Newman, BBA ’00

MMeemmbbeerrss aatt LLaarrggeeVerity Astephen, BPR ’93Debbie Buott, BPR ’02Sue Drapeau, BSc ’80, BPR ’83Angela Dufour, BScHE ’95Jill Hurlbert, BTHM ’93Velma Kaiser-Whitlock, BEd ’79, MEd ’06Mary Lou LeRoy, BA ’79, BSc ’83Gary Logan, BA ’02Sheldon Miller, BBA ’99Kevin Sanford, BBA ’03Alison Stark, BBA ’95Lisa Whynott, BOA ’94

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The 2007-08 MSV Alumnae Association Board of DirectorsFront row (l-r): Debbie Buott, Gary Logan, Lisa Whynott, LaraRyan, Sue Drapeau. Middle row: Kevin Sanford, Mary Lou LeRoy,Tracey Newman, Kelli Smith, Stephanie Hale, Alison StarkBack row: Kathryn E. Laurin, Bruno Perron

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On June 15, 2007, The Canadian Public Relations Society(CPRS) announced that Karen Stone, APR, BPR ’82, wasappointed to its College of Fellows.

“I am feeling pretty honoured and quite privilidged tohave had the oppoortunity to undertake the work that Ihave done and to have worked with so many greatpeople along the way,” said Stone.

To qualify for Fellowship status, members must havepracticed public relations for 20 years, been CPRSmembers for 10 years and must have obtained AccreditedPublic Relations (APR) practitioner certification. Theymust demonstrate personal and professional qualities asan exemplary role model to fellow practitioners. Fellowsare recognized as having advanced the state of publicrelations through leadership in exceptional programs inthe field.

Karen Stone served as President of the MSV AlumnaeAssociation from 1991-96.

CPRS Honours Karen Stone

What’sCookingFor over twenty years, sisters Virginia (Stuart) Lee, DipEd ’72 andElaine (Stuart) Elliot, ACAD ’57 have been sampling and testingbeautiful dishes together.

In 1984, they were on a ski vacation with their families in NewEngland. They came upon a cookbook of recipes from New EnglandInns and said, “We could do this!”

Their first cookbook, The Nova Scotia Inns and Restaurants Cookbookwas published a year later. Since then, the sisters have written overtwenty cookbooks with the same publisher. Elliot and Lee comb thecountry searching out the best restaurants and inns, the finest chefsand the most irresistible recipes. Then, they take the recipes backhome and try them in their kitchens – Lee in Memphis, Tennessee andElliot in Kentville, Nova Scotia.

Their most popular book, Maritime Flavours, is about to have itsseventh edition printed.


Joanne Thomas Yaccato, BA ’78,President and founder of The ThomasYaccato Group, entertained the roomat the Set Sail for Growth Dinner &Showcase presented by the Centre for Women in Business on October 3,2007. Her presentation entitled, The80% Minority: Reaching the RealWorld of Women Entrepreneurs waswitty and enlightening.

Thomas Yaccato discussed howorganizations must examine theircommunications through the genderlens since economic growth is drivenby women. She states confidently, “If you meet the needs of women, youwill exceed the expectations of men.”

Her bestselling books include thenewly released 10th anniversaryedition of Balancing Act: A CanadianWomen’s Financial Success Guide andRaising Your Business: A Canadian

Woman’s Guide to Entrepreneurship,which was nominated for theprestigious National Business Book Award.

Alumnae also attending the CCAEconference included:

STANDING: Maria Driscoll, BSA ’81, Alf Blanchard, BPR ’90, Paula MacNeil,BPR ’86, Gina Brown, BPR ’87, KellyRose, BPR ’98, Mary Duffley, BPR ’86,Lori Scott, BPR ’86, NatalieMontgomery, BPR ’03 FRONT: Sandra Howland, BPR ’86,Tiffany Durling Arnold, BTHM ’96,Amanda MacPherson, BPR ’07, Sara Napier, BPR ’95

Joanne Thomas Yaccato Speaks at Annual Dinner

Ex LibrisA unique book club of Mount alumnae, Ex Libris,celebrates its fifth anniversary this year. It beganas an idea of former co-chairs of the HalifaxAlumnae Chapter Leola Connor, BA ’99 and JaniceGraham-Migel, BSA ’78, BEd ’79, MAEd ’83.

A group of eight alumnae meet on the last Mondayof each month, from September to May (excludingDecember) at the Crow’s Nest in Rosaria StudentCentre to chat about their book selection.

Since 2004, the club has included students fromDr. Della Stanley’s Canadian Studies class in theirJanuary meeting. Members of Stanley’s class jointhe alumnae to discuss a work that complementsthe course subject matter. Stanley provides aninformed choice of books to the club for theirselection by significant authors in our country’shistory. She then plays a leadership role in thediscussion.

“The students bring a different level of discussionto our group,” says Connor who hosts this largergroup annually.

The club also tries to have an author at theirannual dinner event. Last May, Newfoundlandwriter Donna Morrissey joined the group for dinnerto discuss her novel Sylvanus Now.

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Recent Grad Wins National AwardAmanda MacPherson, BPR ’07, received one of only three national fellowships from TD Meloche Monnex. MacPherson received theadvancement fellowship at the recent national Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE) conference in PEI andhas started her one-year term at Cape Breton University. Established in 1999, the fellowships award $25,000 to recent university orcollege graduates to gain a year of practical advancement experience at an educational institution.

Joanne Thomas Yaccato, BA ’78, receives analumnae pin from Krista Hughes, BPR ’97,Communications Advisor, Centre for Women in Business


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As President of Workopolis, Patrick Sullivan, BBA ’85, is responsible for the vision andbusiness strategy behind Canada's leading provider of recruitment and job-searchsolutions including workopolis.com, Canada's Biggest Job Site, workopolisCampus.com,Canada's biggest job site for students and recent graduates and CorporateWorks, theapplicant tracking system that puts the power and functionality of workopolis.com behindcorporate career sites. Patrick also provides advice to jobseekers and employers onCanada’s favourite career television show, Workopolis TV, which is seen three evenings aweek on Report on Business Television.

Patrick has an extensive national and international marketing background, having heldexecutive and brand management positions with companies including Procter & Gamble,Moosehead Breweries Ltd. and Indigo Books, Music and Café.

Patrick is not the only one in the Sullivan family with a degree from the Mount. His wifePatricia, BA/BEd ’79, as well as sisters Anne Marie Laing, BA (Hon) ’83, BEd ‘86 andElizabeth Daley, CertBusi ‘92 are also Mount alumnae.

Workopolis is a partnership of the Toronto Star, Canada’s largest daily newspaper andGesca Ltee., a group of seven French language dailies in Quebec and Ontario.

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Pouring rain on Saturday morning did notdampen the spirits of the MSV CollegeClass of 1957 as they celebrated their 50th

Class Reunion. Umbrellas in hand, thewomen of the class embraced each eventwith good humour and laughter. Reunionactivities included a luncheon on Fridayhosted by Betty Guinan, ACAD ’54, BScSec’57, BEd ’58 and Marg Driscoll, BA ’57,BEd ’58, an afternoon at the home ofMoira Cottam, ACAD ’52, BSc ’55, BEd ’60,sister of Eileen Farrell, BHEc ’57, a campustour, mass at The Motherhouse, andbrunch on Sunday.

The College Class of ’57 joined membersof the Academy Class of ’57 at the 50th

Class Anniversary Celebration Luncheonon Saturday at The Meadows. Themembers of the 50th class were welcomedby the Department of UniversityAdvancement and the Mount Saint VincentAlumnae Association (MSVAA) at theluncheon co-hosted by Kathryn E. Laurin,President & Vice-Chancellor, and LaraRyan, BPR ’92, President of MSVAA.

Once again, laughter filled the room, asShirley Forde’s, BSc ’57, MAEd ’62,valedictorian address was referenced, andMany stories were shared about thewomen’s days at the Mount. To mark theoccasion of their 50th Reunion, the Class of1957 donated a tree to the University.

Members of the Class of 1967 alsogathered to mark their 40th Class Reunion.They enjoyed dinner, brunch, the campustour and mass at the Motherhouse.

The MSV Golf Classic was a resoundingsuccess – and the most successfultournament to date, raising the mostrevenue in the event’s 17-year history. Theevent raised $10,000 for the AlumnaeAssociation. This revenue allows the MSVAlumnae Association to support studentscholarships, bursaries, activities and theUniversity’s Capital Campaign.

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11995511HUCK, SHEILA (DUNPHY), BA, DipEd ‘52Sheila and her husband Frank havemoved to Halifax after manyretirement years spent on HiltonHead Island, South Carolina. Theyhave settled into a condo in Halifax.Sheila welcomes calls from oldfriends. Please contact AlumnaeRelations to get in touch!

MURPHY, MARIE (TODD),BA, DipEd ‘52, BEd ‘55Many alumnae were on hand, thispast summer, when Marie ToddMurphy and her husband, Donald,celebrated their 50th anniversary atthe Shore Club, Hubbards.

11996699BABIN, BRENDA (ROUSSEL),ACAD, BA‘73, BED ‘74After teaching in Bathurst for 32years, Brenda retired in June 2006.She continues to live in Bathurst withher husband, Bob, and dog, Bailey.Daughters Shanna and Sophie live inMoncton and Halifax. Brenda wouldlove to hear from Academyclassmates.

11997733HOLYOKE, CAROLYN, LEGSECarolyn has moved from South Africato Israel for her job with theDepartment of Foreign Affairs andInternational Trade Canada.

11997744MCKINNON, LINDA (MILLEY),BHEcLinda is leaving Nova Scotia after 24years in the province. Husband Rontransferred to Toronto so that theycould be close to their two adultchildren, new grandson Cole, andsoon to be daughter-in-law.

11997788BUTLER, LORNA (DENSMORE), BSCNLorna, a professor in both the Schoolof Nursing at Dalhousie Universityand the Department of Urology at theQEII Health Sciences Centre inHalifax has been appointed Dean of

Nursing at the University ofSaskatchewan. Lorna began her five-year renewable term July 1, 2007.

MELVIN, MARCI LIN, BA (Hon)Marci was married at her home inYarmouth, NS to Ron Anaka, on July1, 2006.

11998800MAYO, KIM, BCSKim is an occasional teacher with theSimcoe Muskoka Catholic SchoolBoard, in Barrie Ontario. She writes,“I was in sales for 30 years and quiteenjoyed it. Even though I have lived invarious provinces and places allthese years, Halifax is, and alwayswill be, close to my heart.”

11998822BUCKLEY, LYNN, BPRLynn was nominated for the 2007Maritime Philanthropy Awards in thecategory of Outstanding VolunteerFundraiser. She was nominated byFeed Nova Scotia.

11998855SULLIVAN, PATRICK, BBAPatrick, President and CEO ofWorkopolis, was interviewed in theApril 20th issue of Business EdgeNews Magazine. The article entitled"Workopolis boss chased owndiverse career" outlined Sullivan'scareer from P&G to Moosehead toToronto.com, and on to Workopolis.Sullivan and his two sisters, AnneMarie Laing, BA (Hon) ’83, BEd ’86and Elizabeth Daley CertBusi ‘92, areall graduates of the Mount.

11998877ANTHONY-BARTULIK, STACEY,BEdStacey is currently a FrenchImmersion Program Support/ReadingRecovery Teacher. She lives in Enfieldwith her partner Mark and their threechildren, Brandon (12), Paige (10),Zachary (8), and two dogs, Mia andChewy. Stacey just started a newbusiness as an IndependentConsultant with ArbonneInternational.

11998888SAULNIER, SUZANNE, BCSSuzanne has been employed as theExecutive Director of le Centreprovincial de resources préscolairesin Nova Scotia since itsestablishment in 1992. She and herhusband Alain are the proud parentsof 7 year old Luc Jérémie. Suzanne iscurrently working on her thesis tocomplete her Master’s degree inChild & Youth Studies from theMount.

11998899GAETZ, HEATHER (COFFIN), BHEcHeather is living in Ottawa with herhusband Stephen and her daughterEmily. She sends a great hello out tothe MSVU Class of 1989. You canreach her [email protected]

MUISE, DEBRA (MACDONALD),BBADeborah is working for Freedom 55Financial as a Financial SecurityAdvisor, helping people with theirinvestments, insurance andmortgages.

11999900KIRKNESS, DR. VERNA, CM, OMDHumLDr. Verna Kirkness, of Fisher RiverCree Nation, is one of twelverecipients to receive the Order OfManitoba on July 12 in Winnipeg,Manitoba. During her career,Kirkness has become an outstandingand respected professional educator,earning a reputation as aspokesperson for aboriginaleducation. As a teacher, principal,counselor, teacher supervisor andcurriculum consultant, she hascommitted herself to making education available and relevant tothe philosophy and needs of FirstNations people.

MORRIS, LORI (WHELAN), BPRLori has two children, Daniel (13) andSarah (10) and has just celebratedher 15th wedding anniversary. Shewrites, “I have enjoyed working in thefield of mental health promotion forthe past eleven years. Can't believe ithas been 17 years sincegraduation!!! Where does the timego?”

WELLS, STEPHANIE (BENNETT),BPRStephanie is currently a ProgramManager and Instructor in theTourism Department at CapilanoCollege in Squamish, BC. She

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MSVU Recent Graduates arerecipients of SSHRC GrantsSeveral recent MSVU graduates have been recognized with atotal of $175,000 in scholarships from the Social Sciences andHumanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), focusing onresearch ranging from workplace aggression to children toShakespeare.

Pamela Blotnciky, BSc (Hon) ’06, was awarded $17,500 forresearch on “Principal and teacher perceptions of schoolpsychology: utilizing a critical resource”.

Catherine Collett, BA (Hon) ’06 was awarded $105,000($35,000 per year over three years) for research on “Knowingchildren: difficult knowledge and romantic pedagogy”.

Lynne Evans, BA (Hon) ’07 was awarded $17,500 for researchon “A phenomenological exploration of the maternal voice inShakespeare’s Titus Andronicus, Coriolanus and Hamlet”.

Diane LeBlanc, BSc (Hon) ’06 was awarded $17,500 forresearch on “Escalation of workplace aggression”.


oversees the Destination ResortManagement Co-op Diploma.Stephanie also is a Board Member forthe Squamish Chamber of Commerceand is currently undertaking her MScin Educational Leadership through theUniversity of Leicester. She wouldlove to hear from other alumnae inthe Sea to Sky Corridor.

11999933GIBB, FIONA, BPRFiona recently joined the cast atNeptune Theatre as Manager,Marketing and Development. Shelives in Head of St. Margaret's Baywith her husband Fred, daughterIsabelle (3) and two golden retrievers(Barley and Haggis).

GREEN, LISA (DARKIN), BCSLisa and husband Jeff returned hometo NB in July 2006 after 5 years inHalifax. Jeff is currently employedwith Irving Equipment as their HRManager. Lisa is enjoying stayinghome with their 2 daughters (Emma 7& Rebecca 4). Old friends cancontact her at [email protected].

STEEVES, SHAYLA, BPRShayla was a nominated for the 2007Maritime Philanthropy Awards in thecategory of Rising Star. She wasnominated by the Canadian LiverFoundation.

11999944COMEAU, MARY, BAMary is the proud new mom ofNicholas Ethan Charles MacDonald,born March 2, 2007.

MALLOY, LEWIS, BSCLewis is happy to be back in Bedford,NS after 10 years away. He is aMilitary pilot involved with the SeaKing replacement helicopter - theCyclone and is married to MarianaBotea. They have a son Liam (3).

11999955BARBER, NADINE, BPRNadine has taken on a new positionat Devon running theirCommunications and Public Affairsdepartment. She looks forward tokeeping in touch with everyone!

HOLMAN, KAREN (DEAN), BBAKaren married Garnet Holman, onJuly 28, 2007. Garnet has adoptedKaren’s two children, Kayleen, born in1997, and Hunter, born in 2000. Theyare expecting a third child in February2008. Karen and family live in herhometown of Middle Musquodoboiton a dairy farm overlooking thecommunity. She works full-time at thelocal RCMP office and helps out onthe farm.

11999966KREWENKI, CONDEA, BPR, MEd ‘07Condea and her husband Ken Whiteare delighted to announce the birth oftheir son, Kasen David Samuel White,born March 8, 2007 at the IWK inHalifax.

BOUDREAU, MIREILLE, BBAMireille moved to Fall River in March2007. She had her first child (daughternamed Elliène) in April 2007 andmarried Marc Pollett in September2007.

11999977MANDERVILLE-MURPHY, SHELLEY,BPRShelley and husband Gerry recentlywelcomed baby Jack to their familyon June 6, 2007. This is the secondchild for the family. Big brotherNicholas is 3 years old.

BRIAN, JODY, BPRJody and her husband Don aredelighted to announce the arrival oftheir first child, Spencer John GordonBooth, on August 16, 2007 in Ottawa.Jody is enjoying one year of maternityleave from her job at Public SafetyCanada and can be reached [email protected]

11999988GATES, ALLAN, BPR, and DONNAREDMOND GATES, BPR ’95, haverecently moved to Saint John, NB.Allan has joined Revolution Strategy,one of Atlantic Canada’s largestpublic relations firms, as VP of PublicRelations and Donna is a SeniorAccount Manager at the agency.They have two boys Owen, 4 andSam, 2.


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22000000VATCHER, SABRINA (SAMSON),BPRSabrina and her husband welcomeda little girl, Ashley, on September 1st,2006.

JAY-POWELL, KATHLEEN, BAA,(IT), MEd ‘06Jay and husband Bill Powell (LANAdministrator, MSVU) welcomed alittle girl, Abby Jay Powell, into theworld on April 09, 2007. Kathleenworks at Saint Mary's University asan IT Manager.

22000022BARNHILL, CARRIE ANN, BBAAfter graduation, Carrie Ann startedworking at the IWK Health Centre asa Financial Analyst. After 4 years ofhard work, Carrie Ann obtained herCGA designation.

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PARSON, PAMELA, BAPamela is currently a reporter forCBC television and radio in St. John’sNL. She is always looking for greatstory ideas so invites alumnae toemail her with any stories to share [email protected]

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MACNEIL, AMANDA (DWYER),BScMACNEIL, RYAN, Cert (Hon), BBA Amanda and Ryan were married onJuly 7, 2007 in her hometown of Grand Falls-Windsor, NL. They met 8years ago while living in Birch 3.After leaving the Mount, they movedto Waterloo, ON where Ryan earneda Masters degree in Local EconomicDevelopment. Amanda and Ryan nowlive in Windsor, NS, where she worksfor Scotiabank and he is theExecutive Director of the HantsRegional Development Authority.

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REAGE, KRISTA (RICHARD), BBAKrista married David Reage onAugust 11, 2007. The ceremony andreception were held at the Mount.Krista currently works as a MarketingAssistant with Boyne Clarke. She canbe reached [email protected]

DOUCETTE-RYAN, KRISTA, MASPRYAN, CHRIS, BBAKrista and Chris were married July8th, 2006 in Wolfville where they reside. They are expecting the birth oftheir first child in November 2007.

WEST, JESSICA, BScJessica was awarded the DavidCovert Entrance Scholarship from theUniversity of New Brunswick and iscurrently attending the UNB LawSchool.

22000066TAYLOR, ANNE-MARIE (DICKIE), BScAnne-Marie was married on July 8th,

2006. She is expecting her first childon January 15th, 2008 and is living inSussex, NB.

22000077BING, MEAGHAN, BPRMeaghan is a CommunicationSpecialist for the RCMP.

BURTON, ERICA, BScAHNErica is a clinical dietician for MICsGroup of Health services in NorthernOntario.

GOREE, DAWN, BEdLots of news! Dawn is engaged toRandall Thompson and writes, “onSeptember 14, 2006, had a baby (atage of 36), 18 years after giving birthto my son!”

KUSERO, ANGELA, BAAnglea is the Atlantic RegionalAssistant for Unicef in Dartmouth NS.

BLANCHARD, SEANA, BASeana has worked for Nova ScotiaCommunity College since 2001. She ismarried to Glen MacIsaac, and hasone daughter, Ella, born in 2003.

LELIEVRE, M. PAULINE, MEdPauline has a new teaching positionwith Strait Regional School Board asa Youth Services Facilitator. She hasa husband, Aurel and daughter,Avery, born in 2000.

MARSHALL, AMY, BScAmy got married June 23, 2007 toBorden Scott of Bedford, NS.

SAULNIER, TRACY, BAATracy is studying for her BEd atUniversité Saint Anne’s and is hopingto become a French teacher.

SHEEHAN, MICHAEL, BPRMichael received the CPRS/FrontlineRisk and Crisis CommunicationStudent Award at the national CPRSconference in Edmonton.

RIPLEY, ANGELA, MEdAngela is working at Park ViewEducation Centre in Bridgewater, NS.

WHITE, NATALIE, MEd20 years after graduating in 1987 witha BEd, Natalie completed a Mastersof Education. Husband Jay, andchildren Megan, Lauren and Jaredare proud of Mom’s accomplishment.

WOODS, SARAH, BPRSarah is working at National PublicRelations in Calgary as a coordinator.


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Class Notes

Help us keep you connected WIN LOBSTERYou could win a $100 gift certificate for lobster.

Email your name, address, mailing address and preferred emailaddress to [email protected] or go to msvu.ca/alumnae to updateyour contact information.

To be eligible, entries must be received no later than February 29,2008. Full details available on our website at msvu.ca/alumnae.

Out latest winner of lobster is: NNiiccoollee AAmmiirraauulltt, BAA (CYS) ’00, MEd ’06

Alumnae from the classes of 1947, 2007and many years in between helped Marie(Martin) Jones, BA ’51, DipEd ’52, BEd ’55and her husband, David, celebrate their50th wedding anniversary on August 3,2007.

As Jones, who served as President of theMount Saint Vincent Alumnae Associationfrom 1963-66, was planning, her familynoticed that she started referring to theevent as “the reunion” instead of “theanniversary”. Out of the 180 people whoattended the dinner and reception at theBrightwood Golf and Country Club, therewere at least 37 Mount grads.

From the class of ’51: Sheila (Dunphy)Huck, BA, BEd ’52, Jean (Curran) KnickleBScSec, Anne Marie (McCormack)Montgomery, BA, DipJ, Marie (Todd)Murphy, BA, DipEd ’52, Lillian (Bates)Rainey, BA, DipEd ’52 and FlorenceWhitby BScSec, BLS ’52; along with MaryGrant, BA ’52, BEd ’63, MA ’03, Marie(Langan) O’Malley, BScSec ’52, Stephanie(Stukelj) Pavlin, BA ’52, Joy (Lake) HanlonACAD ’47, BScSec ’50, Frances (Dunn)Tomscha, BScSec ’55, and Sisters ofCharity Mary Martin, BMus ’44 and Claire Murphy, BA ’60.

The rest of the alumnae were members ofthe Martin/Jones clan, including some ofthe 45 nieces, nephews, grand nieces andgrand nephews who attended the party.The MSVU Department of UniversityAdvancement sent flowers and there weregreetings from Mary Cossitt, BA ’51,DipEd ’52 and Teresa Cossitt, BA ’51,DipEd ’52 as well as Denyse (Riverin)Senneville, BA’52.

Several of the celebrants marked theoccasion by making donations to theSister Frances Carmel Regan AwardEndowment Fund, started by the Class of ’51 at their 50th reunion in 2001.

Wedding Anniversary = Mount Reunion

Order of CanadaCongratulations to the following members of the Mount community on being appointed as a member of the Order of Canada:

Joan Craig, CM, DHumL ’07Charlotte Gray, CM, DHumL ’95Elizabeth Parr-Johnston, CM

MSVU WelcomesNew Director ofHuman ResourcesJanice Gaudet, BBA ’88, is MSVU’s new Director, HumanResources. Gaudet most recently served as RegionalHuman Resources Manager, Maritimes, for the CanadianBroadcasting Corporation.

Gaudet brings a depth of human resource experience fromboth the public sector and education sectors. She holds aMaster of Business Administration from St. Mary’sUniversity.

Her appointment is effective November 12, 2007.

Do you know the face?

Can you help identify the faces, when exactly the photo was taken,and what they were up to? Please let us know. Contact: Editor, FoliaMontana, [email protected], or Mount Saint Vincent University,Halifax, NS B3M 2J6

Crisp uniforms and ready smiles!


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Helen (Scott) Edgecombe, BScN ’54September 14, 2007

Jean (Moss) Keller, BScN ’58July 16, 2007

Barbara (Bateman) Lennerton, BScN ’59August 13, 2007

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Janet (O’Connor) Bent, BA ’65, BEd ’66June 26, 2007

Sister James Margaret Burge, BSc ’62, BA ’64April 29, 2007

Sheryl Leask, ACAD ’69June 6, 2007

Sheila (Duggan) Ward, BSc ’62August 18, 2007

Maureen (Hum) Yang, BScN ’60November 28, 2006

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W. Scott Cameron, MEd ’78August 24, 2007

Reverend John Porter, BEd ’73May 2, 2007

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Sheila Pender-Wedge, ACAD ’54, BA ’84May 5, 2007

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Jeffrey John Marginson, BA ’96June 12, 2007

Rachel Robichaud, BTHM ’98August 30, 2007

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Allyson Kinley, BA ’05August 3, 2007

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Do you know the face?

Thank you to Phyllis Clark was the LifePresident Class of 54 for identifying the facesin the photo “Best behaviour and beautifullydressed” in the Fall 2006 issue of FoliaMontana.

Class of 1954 (l-r): Veronica Horn Connelly,BScHE, Angelina Comeau BA, BEd ’55, PhyllisMartin Clark, BScHE, Helen Landry, BScHE,BEd ’64, MAEd ’67, Lorna Jean LaurenceO'Connor, BA, Helen M. Coyle Berakos, BA,BEd ’55, and Thea Andre, BA, DipJ.

Thanks to Mary Clancy, BA (Hon.) ’70, whoidentified many of the following faces in the“Mount Music in the 1970’s” photo in theSummer 2007 issue. Starting with thewoman seated on her knees and moving leftto right:

Marion (Randall) Croft, BA ’70, ’BEd ’71,Ingrid V. Aylward, BScHE ’70, Norma (Taylor)Boyd, BSc ’69, Sharon MacDonald (?), CarolSabean BA ’70, Bernadette Harrigan (?).

NOTICEPlease be advised that theagreement with MBNA CanadaBank to provide credit cardservices for our alumnae hasexpired. As such, the affinitypartnership no longer generatescontributions to the Mount’salumnae relations activities. Ifyou have any questions, pleasecontact us at 902.457.6340,1.888.678.2586 (toll free), [email protected].

The Mount Saint Vincent Alumnae Association has made a donation towards MSVscholarships and bursaries in memory of the following alumnae.

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