MSVUSU April 2013 Newsletter

April 2013

Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union

hey Mystics!

This is sadly my last post for you this year!

Good news is that my re-election means I'm back for one more year! Round two, let's go! I'll try my best to communicate with all of you over the summer to keep you engaged and let you know what next year will bring! Make sure you follow our social media to find out about Shinerama events, and updates on Frosh week this summer!

I'm excited to congratulate Tyler Bechard and Joey LeBlanc on becoming our new VP Student Life and VP Communications! Incredible leaders, and I look forward to collaborating with them in the near future!

If you love love and you hate hate, also check out our #LoveIsLove campaign on love equality! You can find our video at http://youtu.be/Ri9vBmAY-v8 and our posters at http://ow.ly/juUXx !

1 President’s Message 2 Construction Update 3 Election Results 4

Awards Night Winners

6 Healthy Lifestyle Strategy 7

Campus Updates

12 Keep in Touch

It's been absolutely amazing getting to know all the new and old faces this year, and I hope next year we can continue to build on those connections!

Come to the Union anytime you want to get involved and I'll point you in the right direction!

Thank you everyone for being so great, and enjoy your much deserved break!

Keep Calm and #LoveIsLove On Zach Gallant President@mountstudents.ca

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April 2013

Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union

Construction update Due to the construction of the new McCain Centre – future home to our faculties of Communications Studies, Business Administration, Tourism and Hospitality Management, and Women’s Studies along with new classrooms, meeting areas, and event space – pedestrian pathways from Rosaria to EMF have been closed. We appreciate your patience and cooperation in using alternate routes (College Road, Seton Road) in order to maintain a safe environment on campus.

Members of the Mount community are invited to join in on the official launch event for the McCain Centre from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9. A ceremonial sod-turning will take place at the construction site behind the EMF to be followed by a reception in the Multi-Purpose Room of Rosaria. Call 457-5546 or email giving@msvu.ca to confirm your attendance.

For more information about the construction of the McCain Centre, including frequently asked questions, the project timeline, and an updated campus map, please visit msvu.ca/construction. For specific questions, email construction@msvu.ca.

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April 2013

Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union

Elections Results

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April 2013

Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union

Awards Night Winners We are proud to announce some of the winners that were announced at the A. Garnet Brown Awards Night Gala which took place on March 22nd.

Shinerama Sun Shine Award: Joelle Nickerson Relay for Life Award: Jillian Mason Women’s Recognition Award: Tia Larkin Frosh of the Year: Paul Whyte Frosh Leader of the Year: Justin Corcoran & Devon Mills Students’ Union Exceptional Service Awards: - Information Services - Emma Menchefski - Student Resource Centre - Sarah Wechsler - Fountain Play Centre - Margaret Munroe - Crows Nest - Alii Toussaint - Vinnie’s Pub & Lounge - Hannah Chappell Emerging Leader Award: Amber Rethman Emerging Leader Award (International Student): Sarah Soni Society of the Year: MSVU Science Society Society Member of the Year: Tyler Bechard Student Life Award: Alyssa Roy Residence Life Award: Gillian Graves & Katie Skinner Mount Cup Champions: Birch 2 "Team Olympus" General Manager’s Award: Matt Morash Exceptional Commitment to Students Award: Marriam Abou-El-Haj & Oscar, Mount Counselling Services Councilor of the Year: Caroline George President’s Award: Kaela King The Patricia Butler Prize: Meagan Chaffey Student Experience Leadership Award: Kay Balite & Todd MacDonald Student Ambassador Award: Lucy Fisher, Celina Lam & Matt Kennedy Alumnae/Students' Union Leadership Award: Alissa Ali 4

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April 2013

Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union

Awards Night Winners Women’s Soccer - Most Improved Player: Frances Merks - Coaches Award: Carleigh Hiltz - Most Valuable Player: Emily Burke

Windsor Flash Trophy: Sarah Spruin

Men’s Soccer - Most Improved Player: Matt Sullivan - Coaches Award: Graham King - Most Valuable Player: Chris Gallant

Franklin Raymond and Helen Plato Memorial Award: Duan Fournier

Women’s Volleyball - Most Improved Player: Shenia Keith & Sydney Foy - Coaches Award: Christina Day - Most Valuable Player: Chanelle Preradovich Men’s Basketball - Most Improved Player: Alex Leblanc - Coaches Award: Mac Ellis - Most Valuable Player: Kenneth Reardon & Todd Williams Women’s Basketball - Most Improved Player: Kara Hayes - Coaches Award: Kallio MacDonald - Most Valuable Player: Christina Brien

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Sheila & Stephenie Allt Memorial Award: Kara Hayes Tracy Barton Memorial Award: Danielle Cyr

MacDonald Chisholm Trask Leadership Award—Women’s & Men’s Basketball: Breanna Buis and Emad Khalek Dyrick McDermott Memorial Award: Kara Hayes SIRC Academic All Canadians: Emily Burke, Chris Gallant, Danielle Cyr, Chanelle Predovich, Kelcie Levesque, & Christina Brien Margaret Ellis Awards for Outstanding Student Leadership: Joanna Sweet Male Athlete of the Year: Chris Gallant Female Athlete of the Year: Emily Burke Congratulations Mount Students!

April 2013

Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union

Healthy Eating & Active Lifestyle Strategy Are you passionate about maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle but find that you’re being met with barriers on campus?

Be part of the solution!

And together, let’s invigorate the Mount with health!

Beginning shortly, in partnership with the MSVU Wellness Committee, the Development of a Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle Strategy for the MSVU Community project will be initiated.

This project will be seeking up to 25 participants to engage in a collaboration group over the coming year to identify issues surrounding healthy eating/active lifestyles, generate ideas for strategies and resources, develop a plan of action, implement strategies and resources and evaluate outcomes based on indicators established within the development process.

Please stay tuned for opportunities to be involved in this project and to voice your opinion about creating a healthier campus environment.

This project is partially funded by the Department of Health and Wellness through Thrive!, a plan for a healthier Nova Scotia, Grant.

For more information please contact Linda Mann, 457-6146 or linda.mann@msvu.ca

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April 2013

Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union

Campus updates Students’ Union Fountain Play Centre The Fountain Play Centre is now accepting child registration for the 2013-2014 academic year. Interested in having your child cared for in a fun and educational setting while you attend class? Pick up a registration form outside the FPC (Rosaria Rm 113) or download a form from mountstudents.ca. Child care is open to children ages 1-5. For more information or the schedule an FPC tour, contact managers Taylor and Charlotte at 457 6554 or fountainplaycentre@hotmail.com We are also recruiting our team of 2013-2014 volunteers. Are you fun, energetic, and looking to make new friends (both little and big!)? Build your resume and CCRP by hanging with the FPC kids next year.

Volunteers are asked to commit a minimum of 2 hours/week and volunteer time is set students’ availability. Interested volunteers can pick up a form outside the FPC or get in touch with questions.

Not Just Kidding: An Interdisciplinary Series on Childhood We have two sessions coming up this spring: April 17th: Joe Torgesen 5:00 PM - 7:00PM in the MPR May 25th: Mount Family Day This day will be open to all Mount faculty, staff, students, and community members with children. There will be play stations with lots of fun, interactive play for the children to engage in.

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April 2013

Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union

Campus updates International Education Centre The Mount’s Buddy Program Friday, 5 April 2013, Rosaria 105, 10:30 – 11:30 am Be a Buddy to a new international student!!! Applications are being accepted for the program starting April 5, 2013. All interested Buddies must attend this event to be accepted into the program. To join in, please RSVP to international@msvu.ca Looking for the next SUPERSTARS!!!

Friday, 5 April 2013, Evaristus C307, 2:00 – 4:00 pm The International Student Society is looking for their next leaders!

If you want to be involved or if you know someone who would be an amazing student leader, than we’re excited for you to join in!

Nominations will take place for the roles of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Organizing Secretary, Events Coordinator, & Publicity Officer.

Elections will take place in the following week.

International End of Year Party!

Friday, April 2013, 4:30 – 6:00 pm, Vinnie’s Pub Say “sayonara”, “au revoir” or “hasta luego” to all your friends from around the world. It’s the last get together of the year so come out to see both old and new faces and join us in saying “see you later”. Refreshments will be served.

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April 2013

Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union

Campus updates International Education Centre Dress Sale Wednesday, April 10, 2013, Seton Link, 11:30am – 1:30pm We are having a dress sale just in time for spring. All proceeds will be donated to the Abdille Family Initiative.

Counselling Services Sleep Hygiene Workshop Teaching students about healthy sleeping habits before exams Location: Multi-Faith Peace Room, Evaristus C410 Date: April 10th from 4:30pm-5:30pm

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April 2013

Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union

Campus Updates

Art Gallery

Steve Higgins Artist in Residence: March 6th - April 19th For nearly four decades, Steve Higgins' architecturally inspired sculpture and graphic work have evoke post-industrial dystopias. Through this residency, Higgins will have the opportunity to realize a room-seixed, three-dimensional structure based on his charcoal drawings. Throughout his residency, Higgins will host open studio days on Wednesdays and Thursdays to invite the public into his process. During gallery hours, visitors to the mezzanine gallery will be able to observe from above his creation of an increasingly impossible architecture. Students are also invited to the art gallery for free coffee and muffins with Steve Higgins on the following dates: March 13th, 20th, and 3rd.

Chromophilia: March 16th—May 21st "Chromophilia" is a neologism meaning "love of colour." The aesthetic priority given to colour is the quality shared by recent acquisitions from Peter Dykhuis, Lucky Rabbit Pottery and Suzanne Swannie. Opening Reception March 16th from 3pm to 5pm Career Planning Services The Job Finding Club Career Planning Services invites senior year students who will be graduating in the Spring or Fall to join the Job Finding Club. This unique program is designed to provide graduating students with the tools and support needed to help them locate and secure employment. It assists students in areas of self-assessment, networking, resume and cover letter writing, how to access the hidden job market and what to do with your degree.

The Job Finding Club is offered in a four half-day (morning) program at the end of the Winter term (late April). This year’s dates will be Monday, April 29, 2013 – Thursday, May 2, 2013. Space is limited, so sign up today! Registration in advance is required. Please register in Evaristus 218 by April 17.

For more information, please contact careerplanning@msvu.ca or call 457-6567.

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April 2013

Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union

Campus Updates Mount Recruitment The recruitment team is now seeking current Mount students to be part of the Student Ambassador program, starting September 2013.

Learn more about the Student Ambassador program at our Student Ambassador Information Session on April 8th!

Drop in to Evaristus Hall, Room 307C (Student Space) at any of the following times: 12:00 - 1:00 - Program Overview 1:00 - 1:30 - Student Ambassador Panel 1:30 - 2:00 - Questions/Discussion Period

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April 2013

Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union

Keep in touch

Even over the summer, we will be here to keep in touch with you!

Facebook Like us on Facebook to receive a MSVUSU Luggage Tag. We will be around campus so keep your eyes peeled to score your tag. Already liked us? Let us know & we will get you one. facebook.com/MSVUSU Also, don’t forget about the Vinnie’s Pub facebook group.

Twitter Follow us on twitter to stay informed with what’s going on campus and how you can win prizes. @MSVUSU Website Find out more about upcoming events, societies, services for students, & current contests all in one place. mountstudents.ca Text us!

If you have any questions, you can just text 1-902-809-MSVU (6788) In Person You are always welcome to bring your questions or concerns directly to Students’ Union. Rosaria Student Centre, 118

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