March 2014
Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union Newsletter
HELLO MYSTICS! Hello Mystics! March is here, where has the time gone?! The finish line is close, you can do it! Lots of great things happening this month, as always, and hope to see you come out! Elections are now happening and nomination packages are due soon! If you’re interested in running for Executive positions (President, VP Communications, VP Student Life, VP Advocacy), pick up and complete your package by Thursday, March 6 th! Packages are available at The Hub, in Rosaria! We are also fortunate to have Patricia Arab, MLA for Fairview-Clayton Park, visit our school on March 4th at 4:30pm in the Rosaria Boardroom, for an event entitled “Women in Student Government”. This is an event open to ALL students, where she’ll share her experiences, knowledge, and answer any questions!
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President’s Message
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#LoveIsLove
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SU Updates
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Re-branding
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Elections
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Varsity & Athletics
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Campus Updates
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Keep in Touch
This Friday marks the 5th annual Metro Universities Relay For Life. This is an incredible event that brings university students together for a 12-hour overnight event to celebrate, honour, and remember those who are battling or have lost their battle with cancer. The Students’ Union has a team for anyone who does not have a team of their own, and I promise we are a lot of fun! If you want to join our team, register before Friday by searching our team, “MSVUSU GM”. If you don’t have a credit card to pay the $10 registration fee, visit the Union and we’ll figure out a way to sign you up! We’re also trying something new this year to show our appreciation for our soon-to-be-graduates. Additional to the summer grad event during convocation, the Students’ Union is throwing a pub event on March 27th, specifically for graduating students! This is a 19+ pub event, and is a great way to celebrate all the hard work that you’ve done during your time here at the Mount. The Students’ Union wants to know what YOU want to see changed at the Mount. We’re great advocates for students, communicate with administration on a regular basis, and are part of the University budgeting process. Let us know what you think could make this campus great, no matter how big or small your idea is. Tweet us your suggestions at @MSVUSU #SkyIsTheLimit, message us on Facebook, email me, or just stop by and have a chat! We want to hear from YOU! Later days!
Zach Gallant president@mountstudents.ca
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March 2014
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STUDENTS’ UNION UPDATES WIN TICKETS TO SEE HEDLEY! March 18th at the Halifax, Metro Centre Receive a ballot to win 2 tickets to see Hedley when you: Mar 04 - Attend Trivia Night in Vinnie's Pub, 8pm Mar 06 - Attend Phoenix Day activities in Vinnie's Pub Mar 11 - Attend Trivia Night in Vinnie's Pub, 8pm PLUS, Receive a ballot if : You register or have already registered for the Metro Universities Relay for Life on March 7th. Important Themes in March 2014 World Water Month Normally in March, one special day is set aside to promote the awareness on the importance of water in our world. This year MSVU is showing awareness all month long and working in correlation with the Free the Children society on campus! We will have plenty of things to do all month that will give everyone a chance to become involved in the promotion of such a wonderful cause, and will be collecting donations to contribute to the construction of wells and buildings in under privileged countries! Nutrition Awareness Week: March 16—22 During the week of March 16-22, we will be promoting the awareness of good health and diet. Be on the look out for information around campus regarding this event leading up to it, and help spread the awareness!
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STUDENTS’ UNION UPDATES Important Themes in March 2014 (Continued) Keep Life Beautiful Campaign The end of February will mark the beginning of a brand new campaign on campus! Sometimes, especially as students, we forget to take in the natural beauty of life. During the hustle and bustle of everyday activities, its nice to be reminded of how beautiful life really is and how lucky we are to be alive. We must remember, however, that this is a precious thing and that there are others in the world who do not have the freedom to enjoy it as freely as we do. That is why during the end of February all the way to the end of term, we will be promoting awareness on life. Sustaining our lives and keeping it beautiful is only one part, but helping others receive the same benefits is another story. By working alongside the Free the Children Society on campus, and correlating with World Water Month and Nutrition Awareness Week, we hope to bring huge awareness to the most precious thing on earth, Life. To become involved in this campaign, contact Justin at vpadvocacy@mountstudents.ca.
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STUDENTS’ UNION UPDATES Vinnie’s Pub Specials: Monday: Nacho Night Tuesday: Slider Deals Wednesday: Pizza Specials Thursday: Wing Night Upcoming Events: Mar 4: Trivia—Zombie Apocalypse Theme Mar 6: Phoenix Day Mar 11: Trivia Mar 13: St. Paddy’s Day Pub Mar 19: Video Game Tournament Mar 21: World Beats/International Night Mar 27: Grad Pub Night April 1: Trivia April 9: Last Class Bash/ Everyone's Birthday
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March 2014
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SU SERVICE REBRANDING The MSVUSU has rebranded a lot of the services beginning the reclaiming Rosaria as the Students’ Union Building (SUB). The SUB is the campus core for student service, interaction, experience and social activity. Some of the other services that have gotten a facelift include: The Crow’s Nest Café is now the Crow-n-Go Snack Bar. Open Monday to Friday, the Crow-n-Go is the Mount’s one & only on-campus student owned and operated grab and go convenience store. The Crow-n-Go offers a wide range of convenience items as well as a wide variety of quick meals for students on the go. This includes baked sweets, yogurt, wraps, coffee, smoothies, pizza, soups and more. This service will continue to grow and evolve as renovations begin to take place this year. You can also find Mount clothing here. Open 7 days a week, the Crows Nest is the Mounts only 24hr student computer lounge. Attached to the Crow ‘n Go, the Crows Nest has a lounge space and offers students access to a number of computers, Wi-Fi, group meeting space, modular furniture, a bookable meeting room, printing ability and a bookable meeting room. The Crows Nest is monitored by campus security for any students and groups working late nights. Lots of furniture changes were made last year and now it has a new logo. The HUB is the new name for the Students’ Union information desk which provides Mount students with a large number of services. The HUB is every Mount students one stop shop for: Printing (B/W, Color and large format printing), photocopying, faxing, clothing, Mount gear, school supplies, International Student Identity Cards, ticket sales, stamps, society mail, outgoing mail pick up and more! In addition the HUB also provides the SUB lobby with wifi, music, vendors, events and a cell phone charging station. suinfo@mountstudents.ca The MSVUSU Wellness Centre is now a combination wellness and diversity centre and Food Bank that provides Mount students with a variety of services, information & resources. Physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual wellness is an integral part of our university community and is embraced by the Students’ Union. wellness@mountstudents.ca 6
Photo by Matt Atkinson
March 2014
Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union Newsletter
ELECTIONS It’s that time of year again, Voting time! Executive Positions available: President Vice President Student Life Vice President Advocacy Vice President Communications (Formerly Executive Vice President) Council Positions available: There are many council positions including: Arts Rep., Board of Governors (BoG) Rep., Councilor at Large, Graduate Studies Rep., International Students Rep., Off Campus Students Rep., Mature Students Rep., Professional Studies Rep., Residence Rep., Science Rep. There is also a First Year Students Rep. and an Education Students Rep. which are elected in September during the fall by elections. Election Timeline: For Executive Positions, nominations are open now and close Wednesday, March 6th at 4pm. The campaign period will take place from March 6th 12th and voting days will be March 13th & 14th. For Council Positions, nominations open Thursday, March 7th and Close Wednesday, March 15th at 4pm. The campaign period will take place March 15th
Voting will take place on myMount this year. However, we will still have a few voting stations on campus. For more information on the available positions , visit http://mountstudents.ca/your-union/about-msvusu/ 7
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VARSITY & ATHLETICS Campus Recreation 1. 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Wednesday, March 26 from 6pm-9pm Team of 3-4 players. Must have one player of opposite sex on court at all times. Register today at the Mount Fitness Centre, 457-6420. 2. Indoor Soccer Tournament March 16th, A. Garnet Brown Gymnasium 5-7 players per team, $10 players per player Register your team at the Mount Fitness Desk 3. Aussie Football The Halifax Australian Rules Football Club will be hosting a free learn to play night on in the MSVU Gymnasium. Come out, have fun and learn to play Aussie Rules Football! Mount Fitness Centre 1. Graduating Students have a valid membership until September 1, 2014! 2. Free & New: Core Conditioning Class! Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:15-6:15pm Saturdays 10:15-11:00am 3. Fitness Centre Hours: Easter Weekend Friday April 18 CLOSED Saturday April 19 7:30am-6pm Sunday April 20 CLOSED 8
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VARSITY & ATHLETICS Varsity 1.
Congratulations MSVU Women’s Volleyball Team on an undefeated season and the 2013-2014 ACAA Champions! Picture Attached ‘ACAA Championship Award Winners Poster 2013-2014.jpg’
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Follow the CCAA Volleyball Nationals March 6-8 at ccaa.ca
Active Living & Wellness Programs 1.
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Nutrition Workshops Which Omega Fat is Best? Let Registered Dietitian Angela Dufour help you sift through the seemingly endless Omegas supplements and food options out there to choose the right one for you. Date: March 12 Time: 6-8pm Fee: $20
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Nutrition and Probiotics Are you confused about how probiotics can enhance your health? Get the facts on what PRE– and PRO-biotics are best for you with Registered Dietitian Angela Dufour Date: April 2 Time: 6-8pm Fee: $20 Rosaria 404
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African Drumming Tuesdays | Mar. 4 - Mar. 25 | 7:05-8:05pm Try your first class free! Fee: $90 or $70 if you have your own drum Note: No student discounts on this course.
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CAMPUS UPDATES Library Food for Fines Reduce or clear your Library fines with food! From February 17th to March 9th, reduce your fine by $2 for every non-perishable item donated to a maximum of $50! All Mount Library donations will be given to the MSVU Campus Food Bank. Available at all participating Novanet libraries. Library Book Sale The annual Library book sale is back! From March 17 - 28th pick up a quality used book for only $1. All proceeds will go toward the purchase of device chargers and new laptops for loan. Recharge at the Library A reminder that the Library now lends USB device chargers! Charge your Apple mobile devices (old and new generations), Android, digital cameras, MP3 players, Blackberry, PDA, GPS, or NDS Lite.
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March 2014
Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union Newsletter
CAMPUS UPDATES A. Garnet Brown Student Awards Gala The A. Garnet Brown Student Awards Gala is just about 2 months away so we wanted to send out some early details about it. Date: Friday, March 28, 2014 Time (s): 4:30pm Reception on the Rosaria Terrace 5:15pm Opening Remarks 5:30pm Dinner 6:30pm Awards Presentation 9:00pm After party in Vinnie's Pub Tickets for the Gala remain the same as last year at $30. And again like last year we are offering you the chance to support the Mount Shinerama campaign by purchasing a Sunshine ticket. Sunshine tickets have a $5 donation added to them for a total of $35. By purchasing a Sunshine ticket you'll not only be ading to our Shinerama campaign efforts but you will also be added to the list of Shinerama Supporters in the program. Lifetouch Photography will be on hand and set up on the Terrace to take photos of the winners and we will have an additional Photographer taking photos inside of the awards presentation. We also plan to film this year's awards presentation. We will follow up with department's to reserve tickets and secure the awards list later this week. We look forward to seeing everyone for a great night celebrating student success. And as always, thank you for your continued support of our Mount students.
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CAMPUS UPDATES Relay for Life The 5th Annual Metro Universities Relay for Life, is being held on Friday, March 7th, 2014 at Dalplex. During the Metro Universities Relay for Life, students from the Mount, SMU, NSCC and DAL come together for an incredible 12-hour overnight, non-competitive event to celebrate, honor and remember those who are battling or have lost their battle with cancer. Already over 40 teams and almost 500 participants from MSVU, SMU, DAL and NSCC have registered and we are at 45% of our fundraising goal. We are looking for interested participants from residence floors, societies, varsity and intramural sports teams, or even just groups of friends to come together to be part of this amazing annual event. This year's theme is all about GLOW so bring lots of glow fun with you! You can register at the HUB in the Rosaria Student Centre for $10/participant. You can buy a luminary for 5$ In Honour or In Memory of someone who has fought cancer. The Mount has been prominently represented at this incredible event since its creation and we expect this year to be no different! Interested in volunteering instead? Contact Hannah Graham at the Canadian Cancer Society: hannah.graham@ns.cancer.ca For more information about the 5th Annual Relay For Life, please join the 2014 Metro Universities Relay for Life Facebook Group.
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CAMPUS UPDATES Fountain Play Centre
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CAMPUS UPDATES Business and Tourism The Business and Tourism is hosting Career Week the first week of March. Roughly 35 HR speakers are coming to campus to discuss Career Development with students. Students also successfully participated in SE4D and Caritas Day. Here are the links with information. http://www.msvu.ca/en/home/aboutus/mediacentre/ne ws/caritasday2014.aspx http://www.msvu.ca/en/home/aboutus/mediacentre/ne
Registrar’s Office Please be reminded that Tuesday, March 11 is the last day to drop courses without academic penalty. Courses dropped after March 11 will appear on your transcript with a ‘WF’. Bookstore In anticipation of our annual inventory, the Bookstore will be offering daily sales and specials for the entire month of March! You do not want to miss out! Follow us on Facebook or stop by the Bookstore to find out what the deal of the day is! https://www.facebook.com/MSVU.bookstore 14
March 2014
Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union Newsletter
CAMPUS UPDATES Security “Smoking offenses are based on the rules and regulations which are from the NS Smoke Free Places Act, the Mount Residence Life Handbooks, as well as Mount Regulations. Smoking is not permitted inside any campus building or within 10 meters (30 feet) of any building. As of March 01, 2014, fines will be issued by Security to any persons that violate the above statements at Mount Saint Vincent University. This date does not include resident students as they can receive fines currently for smoking inside the residence buildings. Typical fines are $20, however, more severe fines of $50 or $100 may be issued depending on the location and circumstances surrounding the violation. Until March 01, 2014, warning tickets will be issued to violators as part of our awareness program leading to the fine tickets. Questions or concerns may be directed to either tim.mansfield@msvu.ca or brian.carter@msvu.ca.” Thank you, Tim Mansfield Coordinator of Security & Safety Work (902) 457-6286 Cell (902) 229-8188 tim.mansfield@msvu.ca
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CAMPUS UPDATES Spiritual Life Ash Wednesday Mass Come and celebrate Ash Wednesday with Father Rob Arsenault, a Roman Catholic chaplain from Dalhousie. When: Wednesday, March 5, 2014—4 pm Where: Peace Room, Evaristus C410 All are welcome to receive Ashes and/or a blessing.
Celebration and Proclamation of the Mount as a Compassionate University When: Tuesday, April 1, 2014—9:30 am—12 pm Where: Rosaria Multipurpose Room What: Since November, Mount CARES, a student lead initiative, has been working to make the Mount a more compassionate university. They have had Compassion Circles and you may have noticed some large posters around the school asking “What is Compassion?”. Throughout these past few months they have compiled your answers and input, now it is time to celebrate their accomplishments and hard work. Join them, your fellow Mount community and many professional from the HRM to witness the Mount become the second “Compassionate University”! 17
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CAMPUS UPDATES Spiritual Life Mount CARES with President Lumpkin at the Celebration of World Interfaith Harmony which happened at the Mount on February 3, 2014. The celebration was part of a week long event in part with UN Interfaith Harmony Week called Sacred Spaces: Meeting our Neighbours.
Art Gallery Terms of Engagement: Averns, feldman-kiss, Stimson 18 January through 9 March 2014 Dick Averns, nichola feldman-kiss, and Adrian Stimson were recently embedded with the military in conflict zones as participants in the Canadian Forces Artists Program. Their art offers a critical engagement with Canada's international role as a nation of warriors and peacekeepers in a new century of perpetual war. Visit www.termsofengagement.ca for more information about the exhibition, including interviews with the artists. FREE COFFEE & MUFFINS Take your break at the Art Gallery (off the Seton entrance foyer) Wednesday, 26 March, 9:30 - 11am Adrian Stimson, Portrait of Master Corporal Percy Bedard 2011 (photo courtesy of the artist)
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For more information contact Susan Wolf, Program Coordinator, at ext. 6291, or susan.wolf@msvu.ca
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CAMPUS UPDATES Art Gallery presents Voices in Longitude and Latitude video installation by Marnina & Noam Gonick 22 March through 11 May 2014 Voices in Longitude and Latitude is a video installation about the aspirations of teen-aged girls in four communities— Inuit in Kugluktuk, Nunavut; trans-gender in Halifax; Jewish in Toronto; and Congolese, Rwandan, Ethiopian and Sudanese Marnina and Noam Gonick, Voices in Longitude and Latitude, immigrants in Winnipeg. The girls, aged 13 to 23, appear in a video stills 2014 (photo courtesy of the artists) 17-minute, four-screen projection. Shot on location, the video and audio components masterfully combine landscape and urban imagery with cinema verit-é-style footage and studio interviews with the girls. This exhibition represents the first collaboration between siblings Noam Gonick, the renowned Winnipeg filmmaker, and Dr. Marnina Gonick, Canada Research Chair in Gender at Mount Saint Vincent University. Their joint work provides insight into the question of how audio-visual media can open new possibilities, questions and ways of knowing in social research. CONVERSATION WITH THE GONICKS & OPENING RECEPTION Saturday, 22 March, 2 to 4pm Meet the artists and hear a discussion with curator Ingrid Jenkner. Light refreshments will be served.
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CAMPUS UPDATES Counselling Services
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CAMPUS UPDATES Academic Advising
Supplemental Instruction Schedule for Winter 2014 BIOL/CHEM 3502: Intermediary Metabolism
Monday
5-7 pm
Evar. 112
Tuesday
5-7 pm
Evar. 108
BUSI 2222: Intro to Accounting II
Monday
6-7:30 pm
Evar. 134
Tuesday
3-4:30 pm
Evar. 130
CHEM 1012: General Chemistry II
Tuesday
10:30-11:30 am
Evar. 367
Wednesday
6-7 pm
Evar. 401
CHEM 2402: Organic Chemistry II
Monday
2-3 pm
Evar. 316
Wednesday
4:30-5:30 pm
Evar. 134
ECON 1102: Macroeconomics
Monday
4:30-6:30 pm
Seton 508
Friday
10:45-11:45 am
Seton 345
Math 1103: Precalculus II
Tuesday
3-4 pm
Evar. 134
Wednesday
4:30-5:30 pm
Evar. 112
Thursday
3-4 pm
Evar. 401
Tuesday
12-1:15 pm
Evar. 108
Friday
12- 1:15 pm
Evar. 108
Math 2209: Intro to Statistics II
Monday
2-3 pm
Evar. 130
Friday
12-1pm
Evar. 111
PSYC 1120: Intro to PSYC as a Social Science
Monday
1-2 pm
Evar. 401
Tuesday
3-4 pm
Evar. 316
Wednesday
1-2 pm
Evar. 401
Monday
11 am-12 pm
Evar. 316
Thursday
3-4 pm
Seton 304
Friday
1-2 pm
Evar. 358
Math 1114: Calculus II
PSCY 2222: Developmental PSYC II
If you are registered in one of these courses and would like extra help and guaranteed study time, drop by one of the scheduled study groups listed above. They are free for Mount Students and are proven to help students achieve a higher grade!
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CAMPUS UPDATES Housing
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Cross-Campus Conversation takes place on March 26th at noon in the Faculty Lounge on the topic Investigating Alzheimer’s Disease Through Different Lenses. 24
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If you have any questions, you can just text 1-902-809-MSVU (6788)
You are always welcome to bring your questions or concerns directly to Students’ Union. Rosaria Student Centre, 118
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