This recording contains an alumnae special interview by Dilly MacFarlane with Janet Potty-Murray and her daughter Suellen Murray whom were both editors of MSVU student newspapers. This interview discusses the student newspapers evolution since it's creation in 1955 and it's new name, The Picaro branded in 1985.
Distance University Education via TelevisionThis recording contains an alumnae special interview by Dilly MacFarlane and various guests. First is MSVU graduate and Choir Director, Mary Kelly. Kelly, had a lifelong relationship with performing arts at various theaters in Nova Scotia; this is the focus of this interview. Second, was Irene Swindelles who was a graduate of MSVU Acadmeny and a long service to the community and the Mount. Lastly, Dilly MacFarlane interviewed Caroline Watt who worked a local radio station post graduation from MSVU. Watt discusses the beginning points of her career in radio and how MSVU helped her get there.
Distance University Education via TelevisionThis recording contains an alumnae special interview by Dilly MacFarlane and various guests. First interviewed is Peggy Fraser a historian who is an advocate to develop a program for museum studies at MSVU that closely partners with DUET. Shirley Baker, a MSVU alumnae is the second interview in the recording. This interview discusses Baker's role as Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Kiwanis Music Festival. The third interview in the recording is with Carol Goodwin-Hatt a gardener on the MSVU staff. This interview discusses the rare horticulture that exists on the MSVU grounds and work that goes into up-keep. The fourth interview is with a local historian and MSVU alumnae, Heath Watts. This interview discusses, Watt's connection with cycling in Nova Scotia and how her studies as an undergrad had opened up opportunities for future local history research projects. The fifth interview is with Alumnus, Mary Reynolds an active music and theater enthusiast discussing events and performances happening in the Maritimes. This interview also contains performances by Mary Reynolds. The sixth interview is with Sherry Legere a MSVU graduate, this interview discusses a MSVU Alumnae Caribean Fall cruise. Promotional videos are shown during the interview. The seventh interview is with Claudette Sapp who works closely with the Nova Scotia Art Gallery and changes in location and exhibits. The eighth interview in this recording is with Valerie Burkimsher is a 1982 graduate who works with the Classical Ballet Academy in Halifax. Burkimsher, also worked closely with the Alumnae Association and is helping with a large number of events that took place in 1987.
Distance University Education via TelevisionThis item contains a recording aired on CBC Mainstreet of an interview of University President, Dr. Naomi Hersom on feminism and women in education.
Mount Saint Vincent UniversityThis recording contains an interview with authors Andre Alexis and Shyam Selvadurai. Alexis discusses his book "Childhood" and Shyam discusses his book "Cinnamon Gardens", and both discuss memory, character development, and how identity affects writing.
Distance University Education via TelevisionThis recording contains an interview with author Andy Wainwright discussing his novel "A Deathful Ridge", his other literary works, the dependability of history, and Margaret Laurence.
Distance University Education via TelevisionThis recording contains an interview with author Ann Perry discussing her novel "A Breach of Promise", Victorian London, and her writing process.
Distance University Education via TelevisionThis recording contains an interview with author Ann Spencer discussing her book "Alone at Sea" and the life of Joshua Slocum, the first man to circumnavigate the world solo.
Distance University Education via TelevisionThis recording contains an interview with author and poet Anne Simpson on her poetry volume "Light Falls Through You," poetry as a political act, and her other literary works. Includes a reading from the volume.
Distance University Education via TelevisionThis recording contains an interview with Ann-Marie MacDonald, author of the novels "Fall on Your Knees" and "The Way the Crow Flies." MacDonald and Choyce discuss what makes a good story, Macdonald's novels and discovering the self.
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