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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Get out of your comfort zone!
Reminder- Last day to buy tickets for Multicultural Night!!!
Multicultural Night - The International Student Society is proud to present the 8th Annual Multicultural Night. This event celebrates the many cultures the Mount represents with performances by international students as well as invited guests from the Halifax Regional Municipality and across Canada. This year’s theme, “One tribe, One People, One World”, is a spectacular gala including an ethnically themed sit-down dinner followed by a showcase of traditional, cultural and international talent. This is the biggest international event at the Mount. Don’t miss it!
Date: Friday, November 20
Time: 6 pm
Price: Students $20; Regular admission $30; tables of 10 available
Place: Rosaria Multi Purpose Room
Contact: Nicolle Bowes at nicolle.bowes@msvu.ca or 457-5405 or Paula Barry 457-6130
Study Abroad Fair - Come down to the Seton Lobby (outside the Art Gallery) to learn about our exciting study abroad opportunities for Mount students and meet international students from around the world. Have your questions answered by International Office staff. Free refreshments will be provided.
Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 12-2 pm
Place: Seton Lobby (outside the Art Gallery)
Multicultural Night - The International Student Society is proud to present the 8th Annual Multicultural Night. This event celebrates the many cultures the Mount represents with performances by international students as well as invited guests from the Halifax Regional Municipality and across Canada. This year’s theme, “One tribe, One People, One World”, is a spectacular gala including an ethnically themed sit-down dinner followed by a showcase of traditional, cultural and international talent. This is the biggest international event at the Mount. Don’t miss it!
Date: Friday, November 20
Time: 6 pm
Price: Students $20; Regular admission $30; tables of 10 available
Place: Rosaria Multi Purpose Room
Contact: Nicolle Bowes at nicolle.bowes@msvu.ca or 457-5405 or Paula Barry 457-6130
Study Abroad Fair - Come down to the Seton Lobby (outside the Art Gallery) to learn about our exciting study abroad opportunities for Mount students and meet international students from around the world. Have your questions answered by International Office staff. Free refreshments will be provided.
Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 12-2 pm
Place: Seton Lobby (outside the Art Gallery)
Monday, October 26, 2009
Bust a Move
Last week, some of our graduates and current undergraduates were instrumental in getting Halifax thinking about breast cancer research. Check this out! The flash mob helped to introduce a one day exercise fundraising event that will take place in January.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Celebrating Writing at MSVU
The Mount's Writing Initiatives Committee invites you to participate in our week long celebration of writing at the Mount, October 26-30, 2009.
From spontaneous writing on a wall to Writing for Publication in Academic Journals, there is something for everyone…please join us. RSVP not required.
Our poster and program are attached, but we encourage you to regularly consult our website http://www.msvu.ca/tlc/WIC/CelebratingWriting.asp after Tuesday noon for updates.
We also have a blog which we invite you to read and participate in our celebration online: http://celebratingwriting.blogspot.com/ Program updates will also be posted to our blog.
Feel free to distribute this announcement. Some events are for the Mount community only; other events are open to the public and the Mount community and are indicated in the program.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at celebratingwriting@msvu.ca
From spontaneous writing on a wall to Writing for Publication in Academic Journals, there is something for everyone…please join us. RSVP not required.
Our poster and program are attached, but we encourage you to regularly consult our website http://www.msvu.ca/tlc/WIC/CelebratingWriting.asp after Tuesday noon for updates.
We also have a blog which we invite you to read and participate in our celebration online: http://celebratingwriting.blogspot.com/ Program updates will also be posted to our blog.
Feel free to distribute this announcement. Some events are for the Mount community only; other events are open to the public and the Mount community and are indicated in the program.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at celebratingwriting@msvu.ca
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Tweet your way to new knowledge
On Wednesday, Oct 21 at 1pm students, faculty and alumni of the MSVU Department of Public Relations will tweet with fellow communicators across North America.
Join in on the conversation about the Art and Science of Public Relations.
PRStudChat is a monthly chat hosted by Deirdre Breakenridge and Valerie Simon. This month there is a competition amongst universities. (A full press release can be found here: http://bit.ly/XmLpX)
In addition to connecting with each other and leading professionals to explore new and better ways to communicate, we want to win ourselves an in-depth Skype conversation with author and practioner Deirdre Breakenridge.
Our hashtag is #MSV. Please use this when tweeting on Wednesday. The tags will be counted and the winner announced on Thursday morning.
For a list of the 36 (so far) participating schools, see this website: http://ow.ly/uy5J
If you’d like to participate, but you’re new to Twitter, we will be hosting two training sessions. Tuesday, October 21 from 3-4:30 in Seton 316 with teacher-twitterer dr_rehberg_sedo and on Wednesday, October 22 with student-twitterer hail_mary.
Join in on the conversation about the Art and Science of Public Relations.
PRStudChat is a monthly chat hosted by Deirdre Breakenridge and Valerie Simon. This month there is a competition amongst universities. (A full press release can be found here: http://bit.ly/XmLpX)
In addition to connecting with each other and leading professionals to explore new and better ways to communicate, we want to win ourselves an in-depth Skype conversation with author and practioner Deirdre Breakenridge.
Our hashtag is #MSV. Please use this when tweeting on Wednesday. The tags will be counted and the winner announced on Thursday morning.
For a list of the 36 (so far) participating schools, see this website: http://ow.ly/uy5J
If you’d like to participate, but you’re new to Twitter, we will be hosting two training sessions. Tuesday, October 21 from 3-4:30 in Seton 316 with teacher-twitterer dr_rehberg_sedo and on Wednesday, October 22 with student-twitterer hail_mary.
Local job posting
Communications Coordinator
The Arthritis Society, Atlantic Divisions
1.0 FTE position: August 2009
Location: Halifax
The Arthritis Society is Canada’s principle health charity which empowers the nearly 4.5 million Canadians with arthritis to live their lives to the fullest by combating the daily limitations of arthritis. Over the last 60 years, The Society has invested $165 million towards arthritis research to develop better treatments and ultimately find a cure.
The Arthritis Society is seeking an experienced Communications Coordinator to coordinate Atlantic Region Divisions’ communication activities and initiatives, and working in support of the programs and services, and revenue development teams in both Divisions.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Atlantic Region, the Communications Coordinator is the key individual responsible for raising the awareness and profile of the Division in support of its mission, and for researching, planning and initiating external relations activities for the Divisions.
Key parts of this role will be to provide advice and support to regional staff in the areas of media and public relations, lead proactive external relations activities, and create verbal and written content for several publications, including but not limited to, our print newsletter, month e-newsletter, stewardship, promotional and informational materials.
The successful candidate will use solid judgment and knowledge to further the organization’s revenue development.
Major duties and responsibilities:
Develops and produces TAS publications in accordance with the strategic communication plan, develops production schedules and editorial assignments
Acts as initial contact for media inquiries, coaches and assists staff as required to respond to media requests.
Oversees and monitors the TAS brand image both internally and externally to ensure consistency to National and local protocols.
Develop internal and external plans for a Communications plan, including TAS Awareness campaigns, with criteria for measuring outcomes.
Conduct periodic evaluations of TAS publications to ensure they meet the organization’s goals.
Develops and coordinates placement of print ads.
Assists with media relations, develops and distributes PSA’s, press releases, advisories etc.
Coordinates the publication of TAS print materials including liaising with printers.
Manages the website ensuring content is current, appropriate and consistent with other communication initiatives.
Participates as member of the National Communications staff team and disseminates Information as needed to other staff.
Works collaboratively with all members of the Atlantic Region. Staff and volunteer team.
Qualifications:
Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline.
Proven successful experience (minimum 3 years) in communications, preferably in the health charity sector
Demonstrated success in media/public relations.
Knowledge of the spectrum of communication methods.
Excellent communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.
High-level computer skills, including adobe creative suite.
Knowledge and experience in advocacy initiatives
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Collaborative team player, able to establish and maintain positive working relationships, both internally and externally to achieve the goals of The Society.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills.
High degree of initiative, self-motivation and integrity
Adaptable with a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
Bilingual French/English is considered an asset.
Please forward your resume to:
Executive Director, Atlantic Region
The Arthritis Society
6960 Mumford Rd.
Suite S13
Halifax NS B3L 4P1
The Arthritis Society, Atlantic Divisions
1.0 FTE position: August 2009
Location: Halifax
The Arthritis Society is Canada’s principle health charity which empowers the nearly 4.5 million Canadians with arthritis to live their lives to the fullest by combating the daily limitations of arthritis. Over the last 60 years, The Society has invested $165 million towards arthritis research to develop better treatments and ultimately find a cure.
The Arthritis Society is seeking an experienced Communications Coordinator to coordinate Atlantic Region Divisions’ communication activities and initiatives, and working in support of the programs and services, and revenue development teams in both Divisions.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Atlantic Region, the Communications Coordinator is the key individual responsible for raising the awareness and profile of the Division in support of its mission, and for researching, planning and initiating external relations activities for the Divisions.
Key parts of this role will be to provide advice and support to regional staff in the areas of media and public relations, lead proactive external relations activities, and create verbal and written content for several publications, including but not limited to, our print newsletter, month e-newsletter, stewardship, promotional and informational materials.
The successful candidate will use solid judgment and knowledge to further the organization’s revenue development.
Major duties and responsibilities:
Develops and produces TAS publications in accordance with the strategic communication plan, develops production schedules and editorial assignments
Acts as initial contact for media inquiries, coaches and assists staff as required to respond to media requests.
Oversees and monitors the TAS brand image both internally and externally to ensure consistency to National and local protocols.
Develop internal and external plans for a Communications plan, including TAS Awareness campaigns, with criteria for measuring outcomes.
Conduct periodic evaluations of TAS publications to ensure they meet the organization’s goals.
Develops and coordinates placement of print ads.
Assists with media relations, develops and distributes PSA’s, press releases, advisories etc.
Coordinates the publication of TAS print materials including liaising with printers.
Manages the website ensuring content is current, appropriate and consistent with other communication initiatives.
Participates as member of the National Communications staff team and disseminates Information as needed to other staff.
Works collaboratively with all members of the Atlantic Region. Staff and volunteer team.
Qualifications:
Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline.
Proven successful experience (minimum 3 years) in communications, preferably in the health charity sector
Demonstrated success in media/public relations.
Knowledge of the spectrum of communication methods.
Excellent communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.
High-level computer skills, including adobe creative suite.
Knowledge and experience in advocacy initiatives
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Collaborative team player, able to establish and maintain positive working relationships, both internally and externally to achieve the goals of The Society.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills.
High degree of initiative, self-motivation and integrity
Adaptable with a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
Bilingual French/English is considered an asset.
Please forward your resume to:
Executive Director, Atlantic Region
The Arthritis Society
6960 Mumford Rd.
Suite S13
Halifax NS B3L 4P1
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Nominate an Excellent Teacher
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 2009/10
RECOGNIZING TEACHING EXCELLENCE….
THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON TEACHING AND LEARNING
invites nominations for
TEACHING INNOVATION AWARD
Established by Senate in 2006, this award recognizes MSVU faculty (full or part-time, individual or team) who have demonstrated outstanding teaching innovation resulting in significantly enhanced student learning experiences.
The teaching innovation may be:
• curriculum development or course design
• course materials
• methods of evaluation
• application of learning technologies
• collaborative learning
• experiential or community-based learning
• non-credit professional development projects
If appropriate, more than one award recipient from each Faculty may be recognized each year.
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
First presented in 2001, this award recognizes MSVU faculty or a group of faculty (full or part-time) who demonstrate a commitment to the improvement of university teaching or learning, within the institution or beyond.
The individual or group of individuals nominated for the award will have provided leadership among faculty colleagues by developing institutional structures and processes and pursuing activities that help create an environment in which teaching excellence is valued and fostered. This might involve one or more of the following activities:
• assisting colleagues either formally or informally in their efforts to improve their teaching
• providing guidance to new faculty members
• organizing or participating actively in workshops, symposia or conferences on university teaching
• disseminating information on teaching, learning or instructional leadership in various formats, including print and other media
• participating in collaborative efforts to develop innovative methods of teaching
• designing innovative curricula
The fine print:
Information sheets for both teaching awards are enclosed. Nominations/applications for either award are due
Monday, March 1, 2010 to the Office of the Vice-President (Academic). All nominations/applications are adjudicated by the
Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning (SCOTL) by April 1 and the awards are presented at spring convocation.
RECOGNIZING TEACHING EXCELLENCE….
THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON TEACHING AND LEARNING
invites nominations for
TEACHING INNOVATION AWARD
Established by Senate in 2006, this award recognizes MSVU faculty (full or part-time, individual or team) who have demonstrated outstanding teaching innovation resulting in significantly enhanced student learning experiences.
The teaching innovation may be:
• curriculum development or course design
• course materials
• methods of evaluation
• application of learning technologies
• collaborative learning
• experiential or community-based learning
• non-credit professional development projects
If appropriate, more than one award recipient from each Faculty may be recognized each year.
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
First presented in 2001, this award recognizes MSVU faculty or a group of faculty (full or part-time) who demonstrate a commitment to the improvement of university teaching or learning, within the institution or beyond.
The individual or group of individuals nominated for the award will have provided leadership among faculty colleagues by developing institutional structures and processes and pursuing activities that help create an environment in which teaching excellence is valued and fostered. This might involve one or more of the following activities:
• assisting colleagues either formally or informally in their efforts to improve their teaching
• providing guidance to new faculty members
• organizing or participating actively in workshops, symposia or conferences on university teaching
• disseminating information on teaching, learning or instructional leadership in various formats, including print and other media
• participating in collaborative efforts to develop innovative methods of teaching
• designing innovative curricula
The fine print:
Information sheets for both teaching awards are enclosed. Nominations/applications for either award are due
Monday, March 1, 2010 to the Office of the Vice-President (Academic). All nominations/applications are adjudicated by the
Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning (SCOTL) by April 1 and the awards are presented at spring convocation.
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