MSVU Library (Mount Saint Vincent University)
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Meet Erin Tomlinson, a Spring 2021 Valedictorian. Originally from Minasville, NS, Erin is graduating with a Master of Arts in Education (Lifelong Learning). She... is also a familiar face to many on campus due to her role as Manager of the Centre for Academic Advising and Student Success. This is Erin’s third time graduating from MSVU, and second time serving as Valedictorian. As part of a Q&A, we asked Erin what advice she would give her pre-MSVU self: I would tell myself that my rural, working-class background and the experiences and knowledge I have gained are valuable and can be a source of confidence. Check out Erin’s full Q&A at: https://www.msvu.ca/meet-valedictorian-erin-tomlinson/ #MSVUGrad2021 #MSVUProud

Meet Alexandra Bromley, one of two MSVU Spring 2021 Valedictorians! Alexandra, who is originally from Richmond, BC, is graduating with a Bachelor of Science (Ho...nours) in Applied Human Nutrition. We asked Alexandra what advice she would share with her pre-MSVU self as part of a Q&A: If I could share one piece of advice with my younger self, it would be this: talk to your professors and ask for what you want and need. In my first degree, I never spoke to my professors or went to office hours, which I regret. I would struggle through assignments and never ask for help. However, in this degree, I really made an effort to get to know my professors. Doing so allowed me to improve my grades dramatically, I learned more, and I was given more opportunities. Check out Alexandra’s full Q&A at: https://www.msvu.ca/meet-valedictorian-alexandra-bromley/ #MSVUGrad2021 #MSVUProud

We’ll be kicking off our Spring 2021 Graduation virtual celebrations next week! Stay tuned to our social media accounts, where we’ll be featuring some of our am...azing grads and convocation award recipients. On Friday, May 28, we’ll be premiering our grad celebration videos on Facebook and YouTube: Arts & Science: 1pm (AT) Professional Studies: 2pm (AT) Education: 3pm (AT) Tag us and use #MSVUGrad2021 on social media to share your grad photos, photos from your time at MSVU, words of advice, and more! Big thanks to BEd graduate Justine Hayward for sharing these purrrfect pics!

Third wave getting you down? You need some #PetsOfMSVU! Meet Ashley Brewster, Office Assistant in the Dean’s Office, and her dog Skyler and cat QiuQiu. Skyler... is a sweet, fun loving girl who is always up for an adventure but also loves to cuddle. QiuQiu prefers to nap all day and he is the naughtier pet out of the two. Pet’s nicknames: Sky & Quiball Pets’ ages: Skyler is 2 and QiuQiu is 4 Type: Dog (Australian Shepherd) and cat (Ragdoll) Do you have any other pets (not listed above): A snake named Nagini Pet’s favourites: Skyler loves every person and dog she meets. She enjoys going on hikes and romping around at Camp Bow Wow with her puppy pals. QiuQiu’s favourite thing is napping in places that Skyler can’t bug him and trying to nibble on my plants when I’m not looking. Does your pet have any special talents or charming traits or quirks: Skyler & QiuQiu both have a special talent of losing so much of their hair on the floor that I have to vacuum every single day. What’s it been like spending tons of extra time at home with your pet: Amazing! I wouldn’t have gotten through all of this extra time at home without them. You can follow their antics on their instagram page @skyandqiu Find more #PetsOfMSVU at https://www.msvu.ca/pets-of-msvu/

A message from Dr. Ramona Lumpkin, MSVU Interim President and Vice-Chancellor: May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada and was recently proclaimed in Nova Scoti...a. This year’s theme, ‘Recognition, Resilience, and Resolve,’ highlights the importance of learning more about the history of Canadians of Asian descent and celebrating their many contributions to the growth and prosperity of our province and our country. This theme also encourages us to continue to come together to stand up against all forms of anti-Asian racism and discrimination. The Mount has benefitted immensely from the many contributions students, faculty and staff of Asian descent have made to our campus community over the years. Without them, we would not be the university we are today. Learn more about Asian Heritage Month: https://www.canada.ca//cam/asian-heritage-month/about.html

Welcome back to Harsh Jasani, the Mount's Student Software Support Assistant. He is currently available online Monday-Friday at [email protected]

Meet Dr. Amna Mirza. Amna joined MSVU as Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education in July 2020. She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology from Wilfrid ...Laurier University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship with Dr. Jan Frijters in the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Brock University. I love Mount Saint Vincent. I love it from afar because I haven’t been on campus so much. I’m very much looking forward to this fall to have more hallway interactions and conversations with my colleagues on a daily basis. Being here is great. Everyone has been so loving, caring and thoughtful and made my transition to Nova Scotia much easier and smoother than anyone would have thought. Learn more about Amna at: https://www.msvu.ca/new-msvu-education-professors-work-in-/

Due to the evolving pandemic situation in Halifax, the MSVU Library (Mount Saint Vincent University) will move to mainly virtual operations (i.e. no in-person b...ookings) effective Wednesday morning, April 28, 2021. Curbside pick-up services will continue, but will move to the Assisi Desk entrance. Book returns will be available at Assisi as well as via the blue return bin outside the main McCain Centre entrance. Find more information about online/remote Library & Archive services at: https://libguides.msvu.ca/continuity An update will be provided as soon as the Library is able to once again welcome students, faculty and staff on-campus by appointment.

Congratulations to Megan Cook, a fourth-year Business Administration student at MSVU, on receiving a Frank H. Sobey Award for Excellence in Business Studies! Ea...ch year, eight full-time undergraduate students in Atlantic Canada are chosen as recipients of the award, with each receiving $30,000 to support their development as future business leaders. This year’s winners were celebrated at an event this afternoon. Learn more about Megan, her educational journey and her future career goals at: https://www.msvu.ca/msvu-student-named-recipient-of-frank-/ Business & Tourism Department MSVU

Join Meagan at 4:30 PM AST today for our last webinar offering of the semester! Meagan will be providing an introduction on what plagiarism is and how to avoid it, as well as providing information on the basics of citations and where to go to for help. To join, you can click the link in our bio (about section on Facebook) and select "Library Webinars".... #plagiarism #citations

Webinar announcement! Join Denyse tonight at 4:30PM to learn how to how to find and use quality web resources. To join go to libguides.msvu.ca/webinars. #web #informationliteracy

Check out this webinar offering happening this evening at 4:30PM. Join Lindsey to learn all about what Open Educational Resources are, how to find them, and how to best utilize them. Link to join found at libguides.msvu.ca/webinars #oer #openeducationalresources

On this #TransDayofRemembrance, we remember people impacted by anti-transgender violence those who have lost their lives, and those who continue to face violence.

I'm sure most of us can relate to being in a position where we've had to produce something with a tight turnaround. It can be very stressful! This session on Monday, November 23rd @ 4:30PM will teach you skills to make the most of your limited schedule, plus strategies for time management and planning your research in the future. #research , #timemanagement

#transdayofremembrance

The amount of possible sources out there can be overwhelming! Join us next Wednesday @ 4:30PM to learn tips for effectively evaluating sources and choosing the best ones for you. #informationliteracy