MSVUSU April 2013 Newsletter

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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 ! 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 [email protected]

April 2013 Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union

Photo by Martin Angerer

President’s Message 1

Election Results 3

Awards Night Winners 4

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Healthy Lifestyle Strategy

Campus Updates

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Construction Update 2

http://youtu.be/Ri9vBmAY-v8

http://ow.ly/juUXx

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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 [email protected] 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

[email protected].

Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union April 2013

Photo by Ryan Kennedy

Construction update

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Elections Results

Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union

April 2013

Photo by Melodie Hamel Trepanier

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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

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Awards Night Winners

Women’s Soccer

- Most Improved Player: Frances Merks

- Coaches Award: Carleigh Hiltz

- Most Valuable Player: Emily Burke

Men’s Soccer

- Most Improved Player: Matt Sullivan

- Coaches Award: Graham King

- Most Valuable Player: Chris Gallant

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

Windsor Flash Trophy: Sarah Spruin

Sheila & Stephenie Allt Memorial Award: Kara Hayes

Tracy Barton Memorial Award: Danielle Cyr

Franklin Raymond and Helen Plato Memorial Award:

Duan Fournier

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!

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Healthy Eating & Active

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

[email protected]

April 2013

Photo by Kyle Rogers

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Photo by Samantha Elton Taite

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 [email protected] 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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Photo by Mary Long

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 [email protected]

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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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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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 [email protected] or call 457-6567.

Photo by Breanne Markotich

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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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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

Krista Dawn Photography


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MSVUSU April 2013 Newsletter