CONTENTS
FACULTY PROFILES 14 14 15 16 17 17 18 18 18
A Message from the MSVU Community
Canine companionship in long-term care Effects of war aging Voyage of Indigenous youth published in new book Social justice for butterflies End of life care and physician impact Reducing barriers for vulnerable populations Effects of cannabis and caffeine on the brain Nutrition needs for people with HIV/AIDS The science behind better wine
THE PATH FORWARD 20 23 25 3 5
Interim President’s Message Message from MSVU Community
UNIVERSITY NEWS 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 9
MSVU welcome New academic programming MSVU program receives national accreditation Dr. Ramona Lumpkin inks new book MSVU’s new equity advisor Teaching award recipients MSVU joins Women’s College Coalition Tuition waiver program first in Atlantic Canada
ALUMNI PROFILES 11 12 13
Jill Provoe – The empowerment of education Danielle Cyr – Leading the way Aris Hernandez, Christine Qin Yang, & Randy Headley named Most Inspiring Immigrants
MSVU Strategic Plan 2021-2028 New alumni brand Tailoring on-line learning for effectiveness
HIGHLIGHTS 26 27 28 29 30
Food culture in long-term care New app helps students learn differently MSVU Art Gallery marks 50 years Celebrating MSVU’s newest graduates Athletics & Best of the Blue awards
ALUMNI NEWS
31 MSVAA President’s message 31 2020-2021 MSVAA Board of Directors 31 2020 Alumni Award winners 32 Dr. Sheila A. Brown Centre for Applied Research 32 Gift from Joyce Family Foundation 33 Reunion Weekend 34 College class of ’56 celebrates 65th anniversary 35 Class notes 37 Retirements 38 In memoriam
Editor donalee Moulton Quantum Communications Managing Editor Lori Lancaster, Alumni Relations University Advancement Articles written by donalee Moulton, University Advancement, MSVU Communications and other contributors as noted. University Advancement Meghan Bolhuis Denise Green Marguerite Holland Lori Lancaster Erin Patrick Kari Shannon Anne Thibodeau Design & Production: Rand Gaynor Digital Imaging, Prepress Film and Printing Advocate Printing & Publishing, Pictou, NS Fulfilment Services: Russell House
With deep respect Mount Saint Vincent University acknowledges our location in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People first signed with the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but, in fact, recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik
(Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. Mount Saint Vincent University acknowledges, with deep respect, the long history and cultural traditions of the Mi’kmaq. We are committed to maintaining and building relationships based on the principles of mutual trust, respect, reciprocity, and collaboration in the spirit of reconciliation.
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In fall of 2020, under lessened COVID restrictions, graduating students had the chance to access gowns and have photos taken.
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