Saint Mary's launches bold new recruitment campaign: Every one is unique

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The new Saint Mary's undergraduate student recruitment ad campaign went live this week with a bold new look that aims to grab the attention of Gen Z students.

As part of the university's updated recruitment strategy, the External Affairs and Recruitment teams partnered with creative agency STC to develop an ambitious campaign to attract prospective students in Nova Scotia and key Canadian markets.

The promotion is mainly digital and highly focused on reaching high school students and their parents or other influencers. The ads drive traffic to the newly updated Future Students webpage for more information.

"This campaign is decidedly different, with a fresh look to cut through the noise and clutter of the digital space where our target audience spends so much time," says Lauren Cullen, Acting Director, Domestic and International Recruitment and Marketing. "It presents Saint Mary’s as a supportive environment that recognizes the potential in each of our students and celebrates their uniqueness, and also highlights our distinctive campus experience, our place in the city and our programs." 

The ads' visual treatment puts a fun, distinctive twist on Saint Mary's brand framework to help it stand out in a competitive landscape and appeal to 16 to 18-year-olds. The treatment is temporary and campaign-specific and doesn't replace Saint Mary's institutional brand.

Faculty and staff may have seen a production crew shooting scenes on campus in late June. They were capturing footage of actual Saint Mary's students, each with their own unique pathways that are highlighted in the ads.

"We were thrilled to showcase some of our star students, Cameron Brown (Science), Jayrell Diggs (BComm), Theressa Jabbour (Arts), Kara Maclean (Arts), Lucy Pothier-Bogoslowski (Science) and Adrianna Timmons (BComm)," says Nadine LaRoche, Director, Integrated Communications. "We owe a huge thanks to them and to the many kind faculty and staff who helped in a multitude of ways to help with this important recruitment effort.”

The advertising campaign will continue throughout the Fall term. Look for bus shelter ads in the Halifax area this September and camera crews on campus to capture our students in action again!

National Indigenous History Month 2024

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. It's a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presence continues to impact the evolving Canada. June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Saint Mary’s University acknowledges its location in Mi’kma’ki, the traditional land of the Mi’kmaq Nation. The Mi’kmaq flag flies proudly on the University’s campus.

Visit the online Indigenous Community hub to see news, events and resources.

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Meet the new Indigenous Student Advisor 

Kylar Johnson, a recent graduate of the Sobey School of Business, has returned to SMU and recently assumed the Indigenous Student Advisor role in Student Affairs and Services.

Kylar is from the Mi’kmaw community of Potlotek First Nation in Unama’ki and credits his time working with the Red Road project in his hometown for helping him become more in touch with his culture and broadening his knowledge. He furthered his experience volunteering at the Ottawa Inuit Children’s Centre, gaining new insight into Inuit culture.

“SMU has a vibrant Indigenous community and I look forward to fully immersing in this journey with students and amplifying their narratives within the context of the institution.”

Learn more about Kylar and his role, and follow @smu_studentlife for updates from Kylar throughout the month of June.

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Creation-Centred Design: A Pathway for Problem Solvers

Friday, June 14, 2024
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre, Discovery Zone

Join Akwekon for a hands-on workshop on Creation-Centred Design, a transformative approach that harmonizes innovation with Indigenous wisdom and perspectives. This workshop, led by Michael Maracle-Polak and Keisha Turner BA’12, will immerse you in a methodology that respects and incorporates traditional knowledge into modern design and problem-solving processes.

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Reading collection

The Patrick Power Library is featuring a collection of library resources for National Indigenous History Month, on display on the ground floor of the library. Book recommendations will be shared online throughout the month on our social channels (@smuhfxlibrary). All books can be borrowed with your SMU ID card, or accessed online using your SMU email and password.  

Browse the full National Indigenous History Month collection online.

Also, check out the library’s Indigenous Studies guide, with more book recommendations, suggested journals, databases, government information, and other resources.

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Learn about the weekly themes of National Indigenous History Month 2024:

• Environment, traditional knowledge and territory

• Children and youth

• Languages, cultures and arts

• Women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people

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Call for participants: First Nations athletes' transitions to university sport and everyday life

Call for Research Participants for a study on First Nations athletes' transitions to university sport and everyday life. The Scott McCain & Leslie McLean Centre for Sport, Business and Health is seeking participants ages 18+ to complete a 20-30 minute survey by July 5.
Learn more and complete the survey. 

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Pride Season 2024 at Saint Mary's

Pride Season at Saint Mary’s is celebrated throughout June and July, recognizing Pride Month in June and the Halifax Pride festival in July. The pride flag will be flown on campus throughout June.

Pride is an acknowledgement of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community (two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, all other gender identities such as asexual, pansexual, and polyamorous). It spotlights the resilience, celebrates the talent and recognizes the contributions of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Learn more about Pride Season and its origins in Canada and visit our online 2SLGBTQIA+ hub for resources at Saint Mary’s.

Join us this Pride Season in supporting and uplifting members of our #SMUcommunity!

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Paint Your Pride!

Tuesday, June 18
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The Quad outside the O’Donnell-Hennessey Student Centre

Join Student Affairs and Services in the Quad to Paint Your Pride with chalk, play fun lawn games and enjoy snacks to celebrate Pride Month alongside your peers, staff and faculty!

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Pride-Themed Movie Night

Wednesday, June 26
6 - 8:30 p.m.
Atrium 101

The Student Success Centre is hosting a Pride-themed Movie Night! Celebrate Pride with the Peer Success Coaches and a classic movie. We’ve got a few great movie choices, and you can cast your vote when you register. Blankets will be provided. Bring a friend!

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SMU in the Halifax Pride Parade

The entire SMU Community is invited to join SMU Alumni and SMUSA in the Halifax Pride Parade on Saturday, July 20 at 12 p.m. The group will walk the parade route and celebrate our Husky Pride!

Sign up here

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SMUSA Pride Centre

Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Located in the O’Donnell Hennessey Student Centre, SC 106

The Pride Centre offers a safe space for all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. SMUSA strives to create more events and resources for students within this community on campus and wants to create a welcoming and accepting environment for all. If you are looking for a hang-out spot or place to study, check out our pride centre!

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Mental health support for queer and trans students

Students who are part of the queer and trans community may have unique experiences that impact their mental health. Sometimes, it can be easier to speak with someone who has similar experiences—enter our newest therapist in the Counselling Centre, Derek!

Derek is World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) trained and brings extensive knowledge of trans and queer mental health to the team, as well as the ability to write WPATH assessment and surgery letters for Trans Affirmative Healthcare.

Request an appointment with the Counselling Centre.

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Saint Mary’s Pride Collection

The Saint Mary’s Campus Store has Pride merchandise to help you celebrate Pride Season in style!

Available at the Campus Store in the Loyola Academic Building from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and the Bookstore in the Student Centre from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday to Friday or order online.

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Check the Student Life events calendar for all upcoming events!

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Saint Mary's Sexual Violence Advisor receives national award

Dee Dooley

Saint Mary’s University is pleased to acknowledge and celebrate Sexual Violence Advisor and part-time faculty member Dee Dooley, who was recently honoured as a recipient of the 2024 Courage to Act Awards in the area of Student Research.

A national project by Possibility Seeds, Courage to Act is a federally funded initiative to address and prevent gender-based violence on Canadian campuses. The Courage to Act Awards are designed to recognize exemplary work pertaining to gender-based violence.

Dee Dooley has made impressive strides in tackling gender-based violence in her capacity as Sexual Violence Advisor at Saint Mary’s since the role’s inception in 2021. In addition to contributing to the updated and expanded Sexual Violence and Harassment Policy and a full overhaul of the Sexual Violence Support Centre website, Dee has supported countless initiatives alongside the student-led Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative (SVPI) team, educating on bystander intervention, harm reduction, consent and healthy relationships.

The Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative at SMU is an important component of the Nova Scotia Student Sexual Health and Safety Educators, alongside peer educators across NS. Collectively, the NS Student Sexual Health and Safety Educators group received their own recognition by the 2024 Courage to Act Awards under the area of Student Initiative for their work as a student group advancing sexual and gender-based violence prevention.

Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative (SVPI) team at Saint Mary’s

“Gender-based violence is a pervasive issue that too often resides within post-secondary campuses,” notes President Robert Summerby-Murray. “Saint Mary’s is committed to being part of the solution, and we are proud of the notable achievements on support, education and prevention we have taken in recent years, much of which is largely due to the initiatives of Dee and the SVPI team.”  

In addition to her capacities at Saint Mary’s, Dee Dooley is also a doctoral student at Ontario Tech where she is leading a research project called “SCORE - Sports: Changing our Role in Education.” The project has been devised based on research that is indicative of an increased risk of sexual violence in post-secondary athletics, which points to an absence of educational interventions in prevention and support. Through SCORE, Dee seeks to engage athletes at Saint Mary’s, St. Francis Xavier University and Acadia University to “support a community-centred approach to creating responsive sexual violence prevention education for post-secondary student-athletes.”

It is this research, and, as the Honourable Brian Wong, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Advanced Education noted, Dee’s “continued commitment and leadership […] shown in [her] work on the Post-Secondary Violence Prevention Committee”, that has garnered Dee the accolade of the 2024 Courage to Act Award.

Loyola integrated solar installation wins Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Engineering

Loyola Residence tower

Saint Mary’s University’s solar installation on the Loyola Residence tower has won this year’s Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Engineering. It is a fitting tribute to SMU and Dillon Consulting, who, with this project, transformed this 22-storey student residence into the tallest integrated solar exterior in North America.

“This project demonstrates the tangible contribution of Canadian engineers towards solving the global challenge of climate change,” says Dr. Robert Summerby-Murray, Saint Mary’s University President and Vice-Chancellor. “When the opportunity came along, the team at SMU and Dillon Consulting did not hesitate to try something new, something truly innovative. We sincerely hope this is just the first of many similar integrated photovoltaic installations.” 

The project, which began in 2023 and was completed in 2024, involved replacing the worn south-facing exterior wall with new building-integrated photovoltaic cells (BIPVs). Instead of attaching solar panels, the building surface itself generates electricity when in direct contact with sunlight. The project was carried out by DSRA Architects, Dillon Consulting, BMR Structural Engineering, EllisDon, Grey Cardinal Management Inc., Able Electric and Markland. 

“Through the seamless combination of photovoltaic cladding, we redefine not just the skyline in Halifax but also the standards of professional engineering,” said Benjamin Doucet, P.Eng., Project Manager, Dillon Consulting Limited. “This project not only uplifts the image of our profession but firmly establishes Nova Scotia as a leader in adopting out-of-the-box engineering solutions. It encapsulates our commitment to excellence, economic sustainability and the bright future of green technology. Together, we're not just building structures; we're engineering a brighter, sustainable future.” 

The $6-million retrofit project will provide approximately 100,000 kWh of clean energy to the campus annually, including 50 percent of the energy required by the Loyola building, lowering its carbon footprint.

Senior Director of Facilities Management Dennis Gillis said, “We are grateful for the opportunity to make an impact on the environment, to push the envelope and to show people that it is ok to do things a little differently—we must do things differently when it comes to the environment. We are hoping the recognition from this award will further encourage others to take similar steps to help in the area of climate change.” 

A ceremony will be held at the Government House in May 2024. The Honourable Arthur K. LeBlanc, ONS, KC, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, will present the award to representatives of Saint Mary’s University and Dillon Consulting Ltd.

The Anne J. & Albert T. Isaacs Commons opens with inspiring SPHERE event

On March 22, The Anne J. & Albert T. Isaacs Commons opened inside the Loyola Academic building with a unique celebration which unveiled artistic displays and performances by Saint Mary’s students.

Named in honour of esteemed alumnus, the late Albert Isaacs DipENG'55 and his wife Anne, whose generosity brought it to fruition, the Isaacs Commons is a space that inspires great possibility. For events, gatherings and sharing in community, this space allows curious minds to connect, engage and explore.

The opening of the Isaacs Commons also served to host the space’s inaugural event: SPHERE. Developed by Residence Life, SPHERE is a celebration of unity, designed to bring the SMU community together through an artistic showcase of culture and community. The first of its kind at Saint Mary’s, SPHERE is a platform for students to share their talents and passions and celebrate their peers. The showcase included artwork, cultural creations, musical performances and more. With more than 180 in attendance, including students, faculty and staff, the Isaacs Commons was abuzz with inspiration and possibility.

The Anne J. & Albert T. Isaacs Commons

Welcoming the SMU Community to the SPHERE event

Student artwork on display

Dr. Robert Summerby-Murray welcome community members to the grand opening of the Isaacs Commons

SMUSA President Shiray Tan welcomes the crowd

The Isaacs Commons overlooks the Huskies field

Textile artwork on display

Student musicians performing at SPHERE

Student leaders recognized at 2023-2024 SLRA ceremony

Student Leadership Recognition Award recipients

Congratulations to all 10 recipients of the 2024 Student Leadership Recognition Award (SLRA). The SLRA awards were presented in a ceremony on March 20, 2024, hosted by Career & Experiential Learning and Saint Mary’s University Student Association (SMUSA).

The annual award recognizes students who possess, display and apply leadership qualities and skills within the Saint Mary’s University community and beyond. The awards were initiated in 2012 and are given annually to a maximum of three students from each faculty.

Student Leadership Recognition Award 2024 recipients:

Faculty of Arts:

• Madison Vanderlinden, fourth year, Intercultural Studies & French

• Olivia Brennan, third year, Anthropology

• Rory McGarvey, fourth year, Environmental Studies

Faculty of Science:

• Amaan Ahmed, fourth year, Computing Science

• Katherine Myers, fourth year, Honours Astrophysics

• Paige Deering, fourth year, Biology

Sobey School of Business:

• Anubhav Gupta, fourth year, Finance & Computing and Information Systems

• Ashish Ganapathy, third year, Accounting & Finance

• Lydia Lee, third year, Marketing & Economics

Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research: 

• Liam Mason, first year, MA Atlantic Canada Studies

Saint Mary’s University a top destination for International Baccalaureate students

Photo: Smith and Whitton

Saint Mary’s University Senate approved an enhanced International Baccalaureate (IB) admissions policy that will allow Saint Mary’s to have one of the leading IB admissions and recognition policies not only in Canada but in the world. 

The university worked closely with the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) North America University Relations Team on crafting a policy that offers admission to IBDP and IBCP graduates from the over 180 IB curriculum schools across Canada and more than 5,600 schools in 159 countries worldwide. The new policy further enhances Saint Mary’s strong recognition and support of IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and individual diploma course-taking students.

IBO Senior Recognition Manager US and Canada, Marie Vivas, calls Saint Mary’s enhanced policy “pioneering” and is confident that this will enhance post-secondary options for IBDP and IBCP students while paving a path for other post-secondary institutions to emulate. 

“Our new IB policy allows the IBO and school counsellors to talk to their students and point them to us as a definite place where their programme is accepted, recognized and valued,” says Saint Mary’s Associate Vice-President Enrolment and University Registrar, Dan Seneker. 

 “Research shows that IB students tend to transition to university smoother and outperform their colleagues in their first year,” says Seneker. “Recognizing these students and the intellectual and personal growth that they experience both inside and outside the classroom is long overdue. We are proud to be a leader in this regard and partner with the IBO and Nova Scotia’s Department of Education and Early Childhood Development in developing this new policy.”

“Having one of our post-secondary partners lead the way in recognizing and celebrating Nova Scotia’s IB students is a great milestone, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Saint Mary’s in further developing IB recognition within our province,” says Mary MacDonald, IB/AP Program Lead, Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.  MacDonald continues, “This is a development that is good for our province and, more importantly, our students.”

The IBCP programme was officially introduced by the IBO in 2017 and was specifically developed for students who wish to engage in more targeted career-related and experiential learning. The IBCP maintains the core elements of the IBDP program (diploma program courses, international-mindedness, approaches to teaching, language development, reflective project, service learning, and personal and professional skills) and adds career-related studies elements that include technical and employability skills. 

For more information on Saint Mary’s various IB admissions policies, please visit www.smu.ca/IB

For more information on the International Baccalaureate Organization and the IBDP and IBCP programmes, please visit www.ibo.org

Ramadan at Saint Mary’s University

This month, many members of the Saint Mary’s community observe the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which begins with the sighting of the new moon on March 10 and continues until April 9.

Ramadan is marked by compulsory acts guided by the five pillars of Islam: faith, prayer, charity, fasting and making the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca. Those taking part in Ramadan participate in daily fasting during daylight hours, having one meal (Suhoor) before the sun rises and one meal (Iftar) after the sun sets. Prayer also takes place five times a day during the month-long observance. See below for a list of events and activities happening at Saint Mary’s during Ramadan.

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Ramadan In Unity

Tuesday, March 12
5 p.m.
Loyola Academic Conference

Join us for a Ramadan experience! Visit informational booths, hear from community speakers, enjoy an included dinner/iftar and more. This event is free for all Saint Mary’s students, staff and faculty.

See photos from the event on the SMU Muslim Society’s Instagram @smu_msa.

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Community Food Room Iftar Kits

The SMU Community Food Room, generously supported by the SMUSA and Saint Mary's University Health and Wellness Fund, is excited to introduce Iftar Kits!

A student hands out Iftar kits in the library

Embrace the spirit of Ramadan by signing up to receive specially curated kits designed to make breaking your fast a delightful experience. Kits are crafted with care to provide support and nourishment during this sacred time. Each Iftar Kit includes a selection of wholesome snack items, water, traditional dates, and other thoughtfully chosen treats to complement your Ramadan evenings.

A pop-up Iftar Kit distribution will take place in the Patrick Power Library on Thursday, March 14. Subsequent Iftar kit distributions will be available through the SMU Community Food Room on the 5th floor of the Student Center, with appointment bookings for the week opening each Monday.

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Other supports

SMU Dining Iftar Meals

SMU Dining Services has extended meal services to accommodate the daily fasting period throughout Ramadan. Service provisions include a nightly hot buffet dinner after sundown and a Suhoor bagged-to-go breakfast. The daily accommodation is available for students observing Ramadan who have pre-registered for the Iftar meals.

Interfaith Prayer Space

The interfaith prayer space is open to all faiths and is conveniently located in Loyola Academic LA210. Please ensure to read the guidelines for using the space, posted just inside the entrance and be respectful of others in using the space. The Interfaith Prayer Space Rules and Guidelines can also be found on the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility web page.

Rare book returning to Saint Mary’s University Archives after featuring in Belgian museum exhibit

Photo credit: Tim Krocak. Photo courtesty of The Chronicle Herald

The star of the university’s rare book collection is on its way back to Saint Mary’s after a successful stint in a Belgian museum exhibit.

The Salzinnes Antiphonal is recognized as a significant historical and cultural artifact by scholars from around the world. It was recently featured in the Centuries of Silence: The Discovery of the Salzinnes Antiphonal exhibition at the TreM.a Museum of Ancient Arts in Namur, Belgium.

The Salzinnes Antiphonal is a 16th-century illuminated choir manuscript containing the liturgical text and music for the Divine Office, which refers to a set of Catholic prayers recited at fixed times throughout the day. The antiphonal was created in 1555 in Namur, Belgium by nuns at the historic Abbey of Salzinnes. Of special significance are several striking illuminated pages within the antiphonal that reveal unique insight into the spiritual and cultural lives of the nuns.  

An illuminated page from the antiphonal.

Running from October 7, 2023 until February 11, 2024 the exhibition was built entirely around the antiphonal and featured a main display of the manuscript, concerts of music from the antiphonal, related exhibitions at other galleries, and a symposium of academic work related to the manuscript organized by Dr. Jennifer Bain of Dalhousie University.

The exhibition was organized by curator and Saint Mary’s University alum Dr. Judith (Judy) Dietz BA'84 MA'07 DLitt’17 who has done significant work to restore and raise awareness of the antiphonal. The exhibition has been a great success with attendance and tours at the Museum of Ancient Art exceeding all expectations.

The antiphonal was likely brought to Nova Scotia in the 1840s or 1850s by Bishop William Walsh, the first Archbishop for the Archdiocese of Halifax. Eventually, Bishop James M. Hayes donated the antiphonal to Saint Mary’s University to celebrate the opening of the Patrick Power Library in 1975. At that time, the antiphonal was catalogued simply as a “Roman Catholic Antiphonary.” Judy Dietz re-discovered the antiphonal in 1999 and later identified it in 2002. Dietz was then the Manager of Collections and Gallery Services at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.

Since its re-discovery and Dietz’s significant work to preserve the manuscript and raise awareness of its existence, the antiphonal has been studied by scholars around the world with research interests in musicology, music encoding, gender and women’s studies, bookbinding, and more. For more information on the Salzinnes Antiphonal, its history, and its discovery at Saint Mary's University visit: http://www.smu.ca/academics/archives/the-salzinnes-antiphonal.html

A crowd gathers for the exhibition opening ceremony on Oct. 6, 2023.

The Salzinnes Antiphonal on display (to right), featuring reproductions of several illuminated pages.

Facade of the TreM.a Museum of Ancient Arts in Namur, Belgium.

Related links:

• Learn more about the Salzinnes Antiphonal[HC6] [BM7] 

• Centuries of Silence: The Discovery of the Salzinnes Antiphonal exhibition details (in French)

• Agreement signed for historic Salzinnes Antiphonal exhibition

Student Leadership Conference 2024

The 2024 Student Leadership Conference will take place on March 2, 2024. Come learn new skills, hear from inspiring speakers and have fun meeting new people. This one-day conference is open to all SMU students and includes opportunities to connect with peers, build your leadership skills and have some fun along the way.  The day will feature a leadership primer, discussions with current and emerging student leaders and an inspiring keynote speaker. 

The SMU Student Leadership Conference will bring together students from across campus to connect, learn, laugh and be inspired.  

All students are encouraged to attend, whether you are already involved in leadership activities or just getting started on your leadership journey. You don’t want to miss this. 

The Early Bird Registration deadline is February 9th. Space is limited. Register early to be entered to win one of three $25 SMU Bookstore Gift Cards! The first 100 people who register will receive a free leadership starter kit, including a Saint Mary’s leadership padfolio and guide. Kits and gift cards will be distributed at the conference. Participants must be present to claim theirs. 

Why attend the Student Leadership Conference 2024? 

1. Conference participation is CCR eligible, and all participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end. This looks great on the resume and gives valuable references on the cover letter. 

2. The conference gives students the opportunity to participate in fun and interactive sessions, gain valuable insights and network with like-minded individuals. 

3. There will be prize giveaways throughout the day. 

4. Lunch is provided. 

Event Details 

Date: March 2nd, 2024 

Time: Doors open at 9 a.m. (check-in required at the front desk) 
Conference runs from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Location: Loyola 290 

Registration Is Now Open! 
Register to attend the Student Leadership Conference on March 2nd, 2024! 

Conference Schedule 

9-10 a.m. | Check-In and Coffee 
10-10:15 a.m. | Opening Remarks and Overview of the Day 
10:15-11 a.m. | Leadership Primer by Tom Brophy 
11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Keynote Address 
12-1 p.m. | Lunch (included in registration) 
1-1:50 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions 
1:50-2 p.m. | Break 
2-2:50 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions 
2:50-3 p.m. | Break 
3-3:30 p.m. | Student Leader Panel 
3:30-4 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Ice Cream Social 

Questions? Email studentsuccess@smu.ca  

Changing local lives with the SMU United Way campaign

The SMU United Way committee is pleased to announce the schedule of events for the 2024 United Way campaign!

Running from February 12-16, the campaign kicks off with a Pizza Lunch on Monday in Loyola 290. Stop in for a slice, try your luck on the Wheel of Prizes, and take in some special entertainment and speakers.

New this year is the online SMU Scavenger Hunt! How well do you know the Saint Mary’s campus? If you’re a SMU whiz, you could win a prize!

Another new addition to help raise funds is the first-every SMU colouring book, filled with iconic sights from around campus. Pick up your copy of the new Saint Mary’s Colouring Book for $5 at the Book Sale on Tuesday & Thursday in the Colonnade, or in Facilities Management: McNally South—MS011.

Wednesday features some opportunities for self-care, with a free yoga session in the Homburg and massage therapy sessions in the Library, offered by student practitioners from Eastern College. Or stop by for a lunch-hour screening of the Oscar-winning documentary with a SMU connection, The Queen of Basketball.

Wrapping up the week is Lunch-hour Trivia in the Gorsebrook Lounge on Thursday, February 15. Teams of up to four are encouraged to join and put their trivia skills to the test for the chance to win some fun prizes!

All proceeds raised go to the United Way Halifax Community Fund,

When you give, you are helping people who are struggling to keep up with their basic needs: safe shelter, nutritious food, and mental health support. At a time when costs are rising and housing is scarce, United Way Halifax is bridging gaps with short-term and long-term solutions. Your support right now is crucial.

CLICK TO DONATE NOW

Every donation counts and helps to improve people’s daily lives right here in our community. Thank you for your support.

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Event schedule

Campaign Kickoff
Monday, February 12
Noon-1 p.m. | Loyola 290
Pizza for lunch! | Spin the Wheel of Prizes!
Donations appreciated

Books & Games Sale
Tuesday & Thursday, February 13 & 15
10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Loyola Colonnade
Hard cover books, games & puzzles: $2;
Softcover: $1; SMU Campus Colouring Books: $5

Massages Therapy Sessions
Wednesday, Feb. 14
12-4 pm | Patrick Power Library
By Massage Therapy Program, Eastern College
Minimum donation: $5/30 minutes

Trauma-informed Yoga
Wednesday, Feb. 14,
Noon-1 p.m. | Homburg Centre, Studio A
Donations appreciated

Movie Lunch Break!
The Queen of Basketball (22 minutes)
Wednesday, Feb. 14
11:30 a.m. | Film starts at noon sharp
Burke Theatre A
$5 donations at the door

Screen an Oscar-winning documentary with a SMU connection! Directed by Ben Proudfoot, The Queen of Basketball is an electrifying portrait of Lucy Harris, who scored the first basket in women’s Olympic history and was the first and only woman officially drafted into the N.B.A. Harris has remained largely unknown—until now.

Trivia
Thursday, Feb. 15
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Gorsebrook Lounge
$30 for groups of up to four people
Register at the door