MTA Alumni Blog

Test Yourself Challenge

2012-01-26T10:35:00.002-04:00

Beginning January 2012, Alison (Crossman) Davidson ('94) will be running ten 10k races in 10 months for a total of 100k in an effort to raise $100k. These funds will be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s CIBC Run for the Cure which is September 30th 2012.To help, you can buy a t-shirt or maybe two or three. All net profit will be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

Former Mount Allison Archivist Writes Book

2012-01-24T09:55:00.003-04:00

From the open-air ice surfaces of the marsh and the ponds to the excitement of the town's first-ever built wooden rink, to the pure enjoyment of costumed carnivals and school sports events, skating has a fascinating history in the Sackville community. And that history is brought to life in former Mount Allison Archivist Donna Sullivan's new book, Skating on Steel-Shod Feet: Rinks and

Helping train Haitian doctors

2012-01-02T10:38:00.003-04:00

Moncton native Dr. Henri Lanctin ('76) is helping change lives in Haiti. Henri, a urologist, is part of a group training Haitian doctors in modern surgical techniques, teaching them how to perform surgeries that will make a huge difference in the quality of life for many.He graduated from Moncton High School in 1972, then did his undergraduate degree at Mount Allison. From there he went on to

Fall 2011 Record Online

2011-11-18T15:39:00.004-04:00

The Fall 2011 issue of the Record is not online! Alums featured in this issue:Deborah Colvin ('77)Richard Smit ('97)Amy Rowat ('98, '99)Kevin MacDonald ('75)and a tribute to Wallace McCain ('52)Happy reading: http://alumni.mta.ca/therecord/

Chicken Grenades wins big!

2011-11-07T08:58:00.003-04:00

In January of this year, John Grass ('84) was watching the Food Network, like he usually does, when he saw a commercial for a show called Recipe to Riches. They were calling for viewers who thought they had a $250,000 recipe, and Grass immediately thought of the chicken dish he invented, which he now calls chicken grenades. John played football at Mount Allison - on the

Cartoonist featured at the A.V. Club

2011-10-19T15:47:00.004-03:00

A casual webcomics hobbyist who earned such a devoted following that she wound up moving from her native Canada to New York to go into cartooning full time, Kate Beaton ('05) covers a broad range of topics in her strips, from Canadian historical figures and stereotypes to the adventures of a fat, oblivious Shetland pony that’s somehow gained a reputation as a warrior and an assassin.She

Original recipes from the kitchen and lab of Amy Rowat

2011-10-06T14:21:00.004-03:00

See Amy Rowat’s (’98, ’99) feature story about her cutting-edge research, and culinary efforts, at UCLA in the Fall 2011 Record (available in November).Homemade Ricotta CheeseIngredients:• 8 cups whole milk• 2 cups reduced-fat (2%) buttermilk• Salt (to taste)Place cheesecloth in a colander, leaving excess over the sides; place this in a large bowl. Place milk and buttermilk in a large,

Stay-at-home mom and internationally renowned soprano

2011-09-13T08:54:00.004-03:00

Sally Dibblee ('88) leads a dual life. On one hand, she's a wife and mother of two sons who loves to cook and spend time with her family. And on the other, she's a gifted soprano who graces the stages of opera companies around North America, delighting audiences with her vocal abilities.She loves the life she's making with her husband Chris Lynn ('87), and their sons, Robbie and Patrick, in

Tying the knot on campus

2011-08-24T09:42:00.001-03:00

It was while doing a science degree at Mount Allison that Dr. Brian Alexander ('83), Au.D., an audiology doctor in the hub city for the past 20 years, decided to make the switch from microbiology to audiology.As a student he was employed as a hospital worker and it was while so engaged that he met and talked to

Support Mount Allison Athletics

2011-06-08T09:54:00.002-03:00

You’re invited to the third annual Mount A Homecoming Golf Classic in support of Mount Allison University Athletics. It is open to all Mount Allison Alumni and Friends!Friday, September 16, 2011Amherst Golf & Country Club1 pm shotgun startTexas scramble formatDinner and prize presentation to followEARLY BIRD PRICING (until July 22): $150/person or $550/teamRegister now!

Brunton Auditorium Seat Restoration Project

2011-06-07T11:33:00.002-03:00

Mount Allison is poised to breathe new life into Brunton Auditorium by replacing the aging seats and enhancing the audience experience. You can help support the performances of students by considering a gift towards the Brunton Auditorium Seat Restoration Project.Find out more: www.mta.ca/brunton

Art Grad Designs Canada Day Beer Artwork

2011-05-26T10:15:00.004-03:00

Mount Allison graduate Deborah Colvin ('77) has designed art for a limited edition Canada Day beer brewed by Edinburgh-based brewery Innis & Gunn. Deborah lives just north of Toronto, but she honed her craft at Mount Allison. Now, the artist will have her work on the packing of a limited edition run of "

Hunton House Golden Celebration

2011-03-08T12:05:00.002-04:00

For 51 years, Dr. Sidney Hunton was a distinguished and world-renowned professor of mathematics at Mount Allison University.Fifty-one years ago, a new university residence was named in honour of Dr. Hunton. We thought it was time to celebrate both the man and the building.Please join us at a reception to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Sidney Hunton and the golden anniversary of Hunton

Winter 2011 Record

2011-02-16T14:11:00.001-04:00

The artist known as “Sweetheart.” An opera star. A RCAF Snowbird jet pilot. A top executive and one of Canada’s most powerful women.The Winter 2011 edition of the Record is now online!

Paging Dr. McIntyre

2011-02-16T14:04:00.004-04:00

Bill McIntyre (’06) says in many ways Mount Allison chose him. His parents met at Mount A and he grew up knowing he would attend the University after high school. It just made sense. When it came time to apply, he was awarded a Bell Scholarship — one of the University’s most prestigious awards. During his four years at Mount A he was involved with the Students’ Administrative Council, the

Summer in Kosovo

2011-02-08T10:37:00.005-04:00

Last summer Roger Roy (’65) spent six weeks in the Western Balkan region of Europe where he was a parliamentary development advisor for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kosovo. He was tasked with writing and designing a project to assist MPs to help address/alleviate the extreme poverty in the area and assist those who urgently need social services. His wife Gerry accompanied

Allisonians named Top 20 under 30

2011-01-25T14:07:00.002-04:00

Congratulations to Mount A student Laura Stymiest (‘11), President of Global Medical Brigades Mount Allison, and alumna Sarah Craig (‘07), employment co-ordinator and chair of the FUSION networking group in Saint John, for being named to Here NB’s Top 20 under 30 list. Read their profiles and see the entire list at Here NB (Jan. 20, 2011).

Fine Arts professor featured on CTV

2011-01-25T14:02:00.001-04:00

Photographer, typographer, and Mount Allison Fine Arts department head Thaddeus Holownia was featured on CTV’s Live at 5, the Maritimes' #1 news magazine show on January 24, 2011. Watch his story here.

Colville student drawings at National Gallery of Canada

2011-01-25T09:56:00.001-04:00

The student drawings of renowned Canadian artist and Allisonian Alex Colville ('42) from his time at Mount Allison are the focus of a new exhibition at the National Art Gallery in Ottawa.Entitled Alex Colville: The Formative Years 1938-1942, the exhibit contains 18 drawings in various mediums, many which have not been seen publicly since Colville was a Mount Allison student in the 30s and

Interim Vice-President appointed

2011-01-20T09:43:00.000-04:00

Professor Berkeley Fleming, Dean of Social Sciences and sociology professor, has been appointed as interim Vice-President, Academic and Research at Mount Allison for a one-year term. His appointment will begin on July 1, 2011, replacing current Vice-President Stephen McClatchie who has accepted the position of Principal at Huron University College of the University of Western Ontario. Berkeley

Allisonian's Art on Calgary Bridges

2011-01-17T15:08:00.003-04:00

Seven bridges in and around Calgary's core will be splashed with new colours over the next couple weeks as a new series of banners is installed. The series will showcase the work of Canadian artist Dianne Bos ('78) and celebrates the theme of “place”.The new banners are part of the Down town Banner Program that began in 2008. Banners are now replaced biannually with a new look and story to

Young Alumni: Down Under

2011-01-13T11:27:00.002-04:00

David Byrne (’04) made his first trip to Mount Allison when he was 11 to watch Mounties Football — making two to three trips to watch his favourite team each Fall after that with his father. In 2000 he chose to attend Mount Allison and graduated with an Honours Commerce degree in economics. After completing his Master’s and PhD in economics at Queen’s, he headed to Australia in September with his

Rhodes Scholar in the Globe and Mail

2011-01-04T15:47:00.003-04:00

Mount A student Kelly O’Connor ('11) of Kelowna, BC is one of 11 Canadian students to receive the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship from the University of Oxford this year, the 49th from Mount Allison. This week, she was featured in the Globe and Mail.

Happy Holidays!

2010-12-20T10:42:00.002-04:00

Please enjoy a few Mount A holiday memories from years gone by - thanks to those who submitted photos.Watch the clip!View the entire holiday photo gallery.Happy holidays and best wishes for a memorable 2011!

Mount Allison in the House of Commons

2010-12-20T10:37:00.004-04:00

The Hon. Dominic LeBlanc's Statement in the House of Commons on December 16th 2010, congratulating Mount Allison University.

President Campbell on CTV

2010-11-12T14:35:00.004-04:00

Mount Allison President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Robert Campbell chats with CTV News Channel's Marcia MacMillan about the University's leading record as the top undergraduate school in Canada in the annual Maclean's University rankings. Watch the clip!

We're #1 (again)

2010-11-10T10:52:00.001-04:00

For the fourth year in a row, Mount Allison has been named the top primarily undergraduate school in Canada by Maclean’s magazine in its annual University Rankings Issue.Mount Allison has been ranked Canada’s No. 1 undergraduate university by Maclean’s a record 14 times in the past 20 years and has never placed lower than second.Mount Allison ranked highly in many categories

Playoff football returns to Mount Allison on Saturday

2010-11-04T10:17:00.001-03:00

Football fever has taken over at Mount Allison as the University prepares to host its first home playoff game in 12 years. Athletics and Recreation Director Pierre Arsenault says the team's success this year is the result of many years of hard work by coaching staff, players, and the University's administration.Read more in the Times & Transcript (November 3, 2010).

Making a mark on the music world

2010-11-01T13:48:00.003-03:00

In high school, Matt Brennan ('02) was encouraged to do what he felt most passionate about — and that was music — but he says he became starved for reading books and chose to study English and philosophy at Mount Allison.His Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Edinburgh is entitled “Researching Live Music in the UK.” The project looks at the development of the live music industry in

Mansbridge meets with student journalists

2010-10-20T11:38:00.000-03:00

During a visit to campus on October 15, Chancellor Peter Mansbridge met with the staff of Mount Allison's student newspaper The Argosy.Editor in Chief Noah Kowalski says, "It was a great experience to have a chance to sit down with one of Canada's leading journalists. Over lunch we discussed everything from Twitter to Justin Bieber. The hour and a half flew by while he shared his insights into

Scholarship established in honour of Marc Vallée (’08)

2010-10-18T15:25:00.001-03:00

Marc Vallée was just 24 years old when his life was cut short. The honours physics graduate was in the final stages of completing a Masters in Medical Physics at McMaster, and was set to begin his PhD at Dalhousie in the fall, when he succumbed to a brief and courageous battle with cancer this summer. Those who knew him best describe Marc as a gifted scientist — a hard-working and dedicated

Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies

2010-10-04T08:46:00.005-03:00

Two years after Tim Hortons' co-founder Ron Joyce donated $5 million to Mount Allison, the University officially launched the Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies on Friday, October 1st.Tim Hortons co-founder's $5M helps out Mt. A (CBC)Mount Allison rolls up the rim(Telegraph-Journal)Tim's co-founder funds Mount A business school (Times & Transcript)

Year of Culture & Creativity

2010-09-29T10:06:00.005-03:00

Prepare to be inspired as Mount Allison celebrates the Year of Culture and Creativity. The Year of Culture and Creativity will emphasize the role that traditional ‘arts’ departments and programs such as Fine Arts, Music, and Drama play at Mount Allison. It will also recognize and celebrate the creative role that all scholars bring to their respective disciplines.The President's Speakers

Music Alumni Newsletter

2010-09-29T09:43:00.003-03:00

The Fall 2010 issue of Take Note!, the Music Department Alumni Newsletter, is now ready for viewing. This edition of Take Note! highlights some of the renewal projects currently underway.Happy reading!

Party in the MTA

2010-09-15T09:39:00.000-03:00

The Students' Administrative Council and 2010 Orientation Committee teamed up to film Mount Allison's first lip dub in the weeks leading up to the arrival of the class of 2014.The project, spearheaded by Vijay Jeyapalan (VP Communications), Sacha Nadeau (2010 Orientation Chair) and Ryan Sargent (VP Finance & Operations) saw over 200 participants, including members of the Mount Allison Athletics

Prestigious Postgraduate Scholarship Awarded

2010-09-15T09:35:00.001-03:00

Congratulations to Ryan MacLeod ('10) who has received a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) — Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Master’s Scholarship to continue his studies in economics. Ryan graduated this past May with an honours degree in economics from Mount Allison.This scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarships available to a graduate in

Young Alumni Earning International Acclaim

2010-09-15T09:30:00.002-03:00

Kyle Hill (’06) has been making headlines since he first arrived at Mount Allison. The recipient of a Bell Scholarship, and Mount Allison’s 46th Rhodes Scholar recently completed his PhD in physics at the University of Oxford, specializing in medical imaging of the lungs. Just four years after graduating from Mount Allison, he has now been selected as one of the 17 fellows for the 2010-11

Quilt artist Laurie Swim

2010-08-24T09:56:00.007-03:00

It’s easy to see what Laurie Swim (’71) loves if you look at her art. She loves the rocky barrens on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, the glittering sea, the mark of human endeavour on a hostile — but gorgeous — landscape.Originally from Lockeport, Laurie lived in Toronto for over 20 years before returning home with her husband, Larry Goldstein, in 2004. Today the couple lives in Blue Rocks and Swim’s

Prof. John Macfarlane

2010-08-24T09:44:00.001-03:00

I am writing to inform you that Professor John Macfarlane passed away peacefully in Guelph, Ontario on Saturday, August 14, 2010. Prof. Macfarlane was an Associate Professor and then Professor in Physics at Mount Allison from 1965-1991, including a term as department head.The recipient of the Herbert and Leota Tucker Teaching Award in 1991, he also served as Financial Aid

In-Flight Safety returning to campus

2010-08-11T10:05:00.005-03:00

A concert by Mount Allison-born band In-Flight Safety will be one of the many GAME DAY ACTIVITIES during Homecoming Weekend 2010.Homecoming Weekend Schedule:Friday, September 10, 2010 1:30 pm 2nd Annual Homecoming Golf Classic Amherst Golf & Country Club Support Mount Allison

Poli sci grad on experience in Canada's North

2010-07-22T08:48:00.003-03:00

Alison Smith (‘08) spent the past year participating in one of the most competitive and prestigious internship programs in Canada, the Parliamentary Internship Programme (PIP). As part of the 10-month internship on Parliament Hill, Alison had the opportunity to travel to the Arctic for a study tour with nine other participants, spending a week in Nunavut where they met with legislators, public

Mount A welcomes sports stars

2010-07-20T10:04:00.002-03:00

When a town of 5,000 gets more than 1,000 visitors, it's a noticeable difference. Especially when those visitors are all tall, lean athletes decked out in colourful team uniforms from around the world.The streets of Sackville are alive with athletes this week, thanks to Mount Allison's role as an athletes'

The Record Online

2010-07-07T13:43:00.001-03:00

The Summer 2010 issue of the Record is now available online!

Do the next best thing to being here...

2010-07-06T10:40:00.003-03:00

...take a virtual tour! Over the past few months Mount Allison University has been developing a NEW virtual campus tour web site, designed to be personalized, interactive, and easily adaptable. The virtual tour can be viewed at Virtual Campus Tour.

Second Annual Mount A Homecoming Golf Classic

2010-06-17T11:49:00.002-03:00

Alumni and friends are invited to the second annual Mount A Homecoming Golf Classic in support of Mount Allison University Athletics on Friday, September 10, 2010.The tournament is being held at the Amherst Golf and Country Club again this year, beginning with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. A dinner and prize presentation will follow.For more information, and to register, see Mount A Homecoming

Top honours at chemistry conference

2010-06-17T11:45:00.004-03:00

Recent Mount A grad Paul Themens '10 was awarded best undergraduate surface science oral presentation and best undergraduate macromolecular science and engineering poster presentation at the 35th Annual APICS-CIC Chemistry Conference (ChemCon) in Halifax, NS. Undergraduate and graduate students from across Atlantic Canada attended the three-day conference. Themens’ research, the first study of

10 years of MASSIE

2010-06-17T11:35:00.003-03:00

Four of Mount Allison’s senior managers recently traveled to Asia to make connections with universities, alumni, prospective students, and high-ranking officials in both China and Japan. Dr. Robert Campbell, President and Vice-Chancellor; Ron Byrne, Vice-President, International & Student Affairs; Dr. Stephen McClatchie, Vice-President and Provost, Academic & Research; and Adam Christie, Manager

20 years of Tintamarre

2010-06-17T11:30:00.002-03:00

Mount Allison University’s bilingual theatre company, Tintamarre, is celebrating 20 years this year. Since its inception the troupe has created more than 100 shows and annually presents an extensive tour, which has been presented to over 100,000 students in six Canadian provinces and in the U.S. Mount Allison drama professor Alex Fancy started Tintamarre two decades ago because he wanted to

Class project

2010-06-17T11:27:00.001-03:00

A big thank you to all who gave generously to the Class of '60 class project. Roger Ackman presented a cheque for $109,931 to Dr. Robert Campbell on behalf of the Class of '60 during the Alumni Banquet on Saturday, May 15, 2010.

Reunion Highlights Video

2010-06-17T11:23:00.002-03:00

Thanks to all who attended Reunion Weekend!Watch the Reunion '10 Retrospective video, and relive the excitement of Reunion Weekend 2010, and hear what alumni have to say about coming back to campus.

Chrétien painted by Allisonian

2010-05-26T15:41:00.003-03:00

Former prime minister Jean Chrétien returned to Parliament Hill on May 25, 2010 -- this time to stay. His portrait joins 19 other prime ministerial paintings on the limestone walls of the Centre Block.The portrait by Ottawa artist Christan Nicholson ('73) depicts an unsmiling Chrétien holding his spectacles in one hand amid a muted gold background. The 76-year-old, three-term Liberal prime

Class of 2010

2010-05-26T14:14:00.000-03:00

Nearly 400 students received their degrees at Convocation on May 17...congratulations!

Reunion Photo Gallery

2010-05-26T14:05:00.003-03:00

See photos of Reunion Weekend 2010!

Mount Allison’s President re-appointed

2010-04-27T16:17:00.002-03:00

Mount Allison’s Board of Regents has re-appointed Dr. Robert Campbell as the University’s President and Vice-Chancellor. Campbell’s second five-year term will begin July 1, 2011. Board of Regents and Presidential Re-appointment Advisory Committee Chair Bruce McCubbin made the announcement. Outside Mount Allison, Campbell contributes his leadership to a number of organizations as

Watch a raven’s nest through a live webcam on campus

2010-04-23T13:52:00.001-03:00

Mount Allison’s biology department and Computing Services have installed a webcam streaming a live feed of a raven’s nest, located in a tree next to the Flemington Building. Ravens in this area typically breed on the Tantramar Marsh, often building their nests in the peaks of the open marsh barns, but these ravens have been nesting in this tree for several years. Information from this

Conduct Becoming

2010-04-09T09:53:00.001-03:00

Conduct Becoming is pleased to announce the release of this year’s complilation CD featuring Mount Allison University’s diverse musical talent. The album, was launched at Gracie's/The Pub on April 8 and will be the focus of a “moving” concert at Cranewood, a historic Sackville landmark and the home of Mount Allison University President, Dr. Robert Campbell and his family, on Friday, April 16.

All-Canadians

2010-04-07T12:57:00.003-03:00

It was an impressive year for sports at Mount Allison.The Mounties advanced to eight championships, boasted eight league MVPs, collected 34 conference all-stars honours, and by the end of season, five All-Canadians emerged from Mount Allison teams.Football great Gary Ross ('10), basketball standout Josh Graham ('10), volleyball star Laurie Marchbank ('

SAN hands out Class of ’33 awards

2010-03-31T14:39:00.003-03:00

Three international students were honoured at Mount Allison’s Society of All Nations (SAN) annual banquet on March 13. Weiwei Zou from Chengdu, China; Noah Kowalski from Burlington, Vermont; and Nutjaree “Net” Chamaplin from Tarang Bangkhen, Bangkok each received a $1,000 International Student Bursary, sponsored by the Class of ’33. Read the full story on mta.ca!

Mount Allison Commerce students win case competition

2010-03-31T14:35:00.001-03:00

A team of four Commerce students from Mount Allison University’s Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies won first prize in the Crandall Case Competition. Third-year students Amanda Burns, Lauren MacDonald, Caroline Millette, and Samantha Lebans received a prize of $1,000. Eight teams from five Atlantic Canadian universities took part in the competition, which has been organized by Crandall

Record Online

2010-03-31T14:33:00.000-03:00

The WINTER '10 ISSUE of THE RECORD is now available online!

Mount Allison alumni celebrate daughter’s Olympic Gold

2010-03-31T14:30:00.002-03:00

Congratulations to Heather Moyse, daughter of Sharon (Smith) Moyse (’67) and Dr. Cyril Moyse (’67), who are just starting to come down from the excitement of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games.Unlike the majority of Canadians, they weren’t glued to their televisions for two weeks; they were in the center of it all. Sharon and Cyril are the proud parents of Women's Two-Man Bobsleigh Olympic Gold

Meet the Chancellor

2010-02-11T13:55:00.000-04:00

The Students' Administrative Council welcomes Mount Allison University's next Chancellor, Peter Mansbridge, at Convocation Hall on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. The CBC’s Chief Correspondent and anchor of The National will be answering questions submitted by students.A reception will follow at Gracie's Café hosted by Leadership Mount Allison. All are welcome to attend.Contact: Trevey Davis,

Alum's artwork stamped

2010-02-05T13:31:00.003-04:00

A commemorative stamp of former governor general Roméo LeBlanc was unveiled today at Rideau Hall. The new stamp features the late vice-regal's portrait, painted by Christan Nicholson ('73), fine arts graduate.Read more about Christan: Home is Where the Art Is (Centretown News)

Tintamarre presents BUS 36

2010-02-03T09:44:00.002-04:00

Mount Allison University’s unique bilingual theatre company will perform their new comedy with music, BUS 36, from February 3 – 6. The production is centered around a crowded bus-space that is the source of social comedy with an absurdist twist, as 39 characters play out their fears and anxieties. General admission is $10 and $5 for students/seniors. Please phone 364-2234 or 364-2480 for

Celebrate at Reunion 2010

2010-02-02T14:16:00.003-04:00

See the full schedule of events, and register for Reunion Weekend before May 1, 2010!

Alumna named Most Powerful Women in Canada

2010-02-02T13:28:00.001-04:00

Congratulations to four of our alumna and friends!The Women’s Executive Network (WXN) recognized four distinguished associates and alumna of Mount Allison University as Canada’s Most Powerful Women at the Top 100Awards Summit and Gala on Monday, November 30 in Toronto. Dr. Vianne Timmons (’79), President and Vice-Chancellor at the University of Regina, was recognized in the Public Sector

Mount Allison's Shinerama Campaign Best in the Country

2010-02-02T13:16:00.000-04:00

Mount Allison’s Shinerama campaign, just got a little brighter. The successful campaign was recognized nationally by Shinerama as the best campaign in Canada. The initiative raised a record-breaking $36,000, well exceeding their goal of $20,000. The award is given to a university or college committee who exceeds goals and expectations, offers creative and innovative ways to raise money, and

Follow us!

2009-12-01T10:58:00.002-04:00

You can now follow Mount Allison on Twitter!

Gala & Auction

2009-11-17T14:16:00.001-04:00

A venture created through the experiential commerce course Entrepreneurship & New Venture Creation, called The Allisonian Art Garden Ltd. taught under the supervision of Dr. Nauman Farooqi has allowed 8 students to create a viable business over the course of the semester by applying skills learned in marketing, finance, and operations.Through a collaborative partnership with Mount Allison

The Record Online

2009-11-12T15:37:00.001-04:00

The Fall 2009 issue of the Record in now available online.

Mansbridge named next Chancellor

2009-11-09T13:59:00.003-04:00

The CBC's Peter Mansbridge will become the next chancellor of Mount Allison University!Read more: Mansbridge named Mount Allison University chancellor (CBC)

Maclean’s magazine ranks Mount Allison best in Canada for record 13th time

2009-11-06T14:13:00.002-04:00

Mount Allison University has again been named the top undergraduate school in Canada by Maclean’s magazine in its 19th annual University Rankings Issue, which was released on Thursday November 5. Mount Allison has been ranked as Canada’s No. 1 undergraduate university by Maclean’s a record 13 times in the past 19 years and has never placed lower than second. No other

Music Alumni

2009-10-29T09:46:00.004-03:00

The September edition of the Music Alumni eNewsletteris now available!

2009 Most Vegetarian-Friendly University

2009-10-29T09:40:00.002-03:00

Mount Allison is nominated again for 2009 Most Vegetarian-Friendly University in Canada by peta2!The university has been selected as one of the top eight schools in Canada when it comes to providing vegetarian and vegan options. Among the many meatless options available on campus menus are mock chicken and broccoli crèpes, red Thai vegetable noodle bowls, and mock beef and broccoli teriyaki.VOTE

Great Canadian Song Quest Finalist

2009-10-29T09:36:00.002-03:00

Congratulations to David Myles ('03), who has been voted the singer-songwriter for the province of New Brunswick in the Great Canadian Song Quest.David is among thirteen Canadian artists chosen to write songs about different locations across Canada. The songs will be unveiled on Monday, November 23.View more information.

Canada World Youth Exchange

2009-08-25T11:10:00.003-03:00

Sally Ng ('09), will be leaving shortly for an exchange with Canada World Youth in Chamazi, Tanzania. Keep up with Sally's adventures by reading her blog: http://sallycng.blogspot.comGood luck on your adventures, Sally!

Re-opening of residences

2009-08-19T10:08:00.003-03:00

We will experience a very healthy incoming class this September, and we need to expand our residence capacity above that of the previous few years.To this end, we are indeed very fortunate to be in the position to re-open the Bermuda and Pavillon Bousquet (locally known as "The Monastery") residences this fall, in order to accommodate the incoming class.Each residence will house 26 students

Outstanding Allisonian to receive CMA’s Sir Charles Tupper Award for Political Action

2009-08-12T11:39:00.002-03:00

Congratulations to Mount Allison graduate and honorary degree holder Dr. Marilyn Trenholme Counsell '54 who has been recognized with the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) 2009 Sir Charles Tupper Award for Political Action in recognition of her tireless efforts to educate government, policymakers, and the public and to advance healthy public

Green Art

2009-07-27T10:57:00.002-03:00

Honda Canada has been traveling across Canada to meet environmentalists of all breeds for the Canadian launch of their hybrid Insight on Earth Day. They met up with Choleena DiTullio '94 on their Fredericton-Charlottetown leg to talk about her "green art".Read more!

JUMP Campaign

2009-07-24T10:48:00.002-03:00

The JUMP Mount Allison Campaign has reached $70 million!

President's newsletter

2009-07-21T15:41:00.001-03:00

The summer 2009 President’s Newsletter is now online http://www.mta.ca/governance/president/newsletters/july09.html .I hope you enjoy this selective summary of spring and summer activity at Mount Allison.

2009 Donor Report

2009-07-15T14:55:00.000-03:00

A web version of the 2009 Donor Report is now available online.

Record Online

2009-07-15T14:53:00.002-03:00

The summer issue of the Record is now available online!

Mount Allison Alum Awarded by President Obama

2009-07-14T11:48:00.003-03:00

Congratulations to Nonie K. Lesaux ('99), one of the recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on young professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers.The recipient scientists and engineers will receive their awards in the Fall at a White House ceremony. President Obama named

Bothered By My Green Conscience

2009-07-06T14:32:00.002-03:00

Franke James ('79) has released a new book, Bothered by My Green Conscience, a story of her true-life adventures in going green. The collection of five visual essays has been published as a 160-page full color book by New Society Publishers in late April 2009.Learn more: http://www.frankejames.com/

Aged Discoveries

2009-07-06T13:42:00.001-03:00

Eighty-five-year-old Jim VanWart ('45) couldn't have chosen a hobby further from his career path. The retired pharmacist from Edmundston, who once toiled in precision, now thrives in the abstract, seeing and capturing in photographs the beauty and elegance of discarded metals.Read full story: Aged discoveries (Telegraph Journal)

New Director of Athletics

2009-06-19T09:02:00.002-03:00

It is my pleasure to announce that Pierre Arsenault will be joining Mount Allison as Director of Athletics and Recreation on July 27, 2009.Pierre brings a wealth of sports administration experience to this role, most recently as Executive Director of the New Brunswick Golf Association. Prior to this, Pierre worked with Hockey Canada’s Atlantic Centre of Excellence, the Saskatchewan Hockey

New Director for Business Studies

2009-06-18T08:59:00.004-03:00

Dr. Tim Hynes will join the Mount Allison community as Director of the Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies on August 10.Dr. Hynes is an award-winning researcher in corporate finance and strategic management. He comes to Mount Allison following a national search and selection process to fill this new position.Tim Hynes previously taught at St. Francis Xavier University, where he was chair

Cycling across Canada

2009-06-17T14:37:00.003-03:00

Maurice Tugwell '68 left Vancouver on May 27th for an eight week cross-Canada bicycle adventure. Follow his travels by reading his blog: http://tugonabike.blogspot.com or http://canadaride.blogspot.com.Good luck on your adventures, Maurice!