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A place for current students and alumni of the Family Studies and Gerontology Program to receive info

The Family Studies and Gerontology Program at MSVU offers a wide variety of options for those interested in the subject. At the undergraduate level, students are able to take a minor, concentration, or combined major in Family Studies as well as a minor, concentration, or combined major in Gerontology. In fact, it compliments other programs (such as sociology, psychology, public policy, and women'

s studies), opening up a world of career possibilities. Students can also choose to later complete a Masters degree at the Mount to develop their knowledge and skills further and enhance their career possibilities. We offer both a thesis-based masters degree (MA in FSGN) and a non-thesis masters degree (MFSGN).

**See our Student Testimonials here: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=339035522803358

05/15/2025

Happy to be celebrating more graduates from our FSGN undergraduate and graduate programs today- best wishes to everyone, keep in touch!

10/29/2024

Congratulations to Family Studies and Gerontology Department Alumni, Dr. Kelly O'Neil on receiving the 2024 CIHR Health Systems Impact Fellowship!

08/14/2024

"Vanier Institute’s new resource explores three decades of change, continuity, and complexity among families in Canada. Released during the International Year of the Family’s 30th anniversary, Families Count 2024 provides statistical portraits of families in Canada, highlights trends over time, and offers insights on what it all means for families and family life."

The Vanier Institute of the Family is a national, independent, think tankdedicated to understanding families and family life in Canada.

07/25/2024

Congratulations to Dr. Janice Keefe, who has been named a Fellow by the Gerontological Society of America! "Fellow status is peer recognition for outstanding contributions to the field of gerontology and represents the highest category of GSA membership"

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) — the nation’s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging — has named 60 exemplary professionals as its newest fellows. Fellow status is peer recognition for outstanding contributions to the field of gerontology and represen...

05/29/2024

Dr. Humble's new edited book (with Dr. Elise Radina) is coming out soon! Available for pre-order August 2/24 (www.routledge.com/9781032183213) and shipped after August 23/24. All new content, including two mixed methods chapters and an added conclusion.

05/28/2024

Our "mountagetastics" group raised over $3000 this year in the annual "Walk for Alzheimer's" event (Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia), which took place on May 26. On May 27, some of us also walked around the campus during lunch hour, to include those who were not able to make it the day before. Beautiful weather, views, and companionship! Mount Saint Vincent UniversityNova Scotia Centre on Aging

04/05/2024

Are you familiar with "The Conversation"? It's a venue for researchers to get their studies out to the public. Dr. Deborah Norris is one of the authors on this report: "The legal system must show more compassion to survivors of sexual abuse"

Survivors of gender-based abuse can often feel retraumatized by the justice system. But simple acts of validation and support can make a meaningful difference and restore a sense of agency.

03/26/2024

Dr. Humble's latest journal article is open access. Have a look!

03/22/2024

It was fun to realize recently that Dr. Norris and Dr. Humble have the same (very fashionable) raincoat!

02/01/2024

A great turnout on Tuesday at the special showing of the Vintage Fashion Collection in the MSVU Art Gallery- a tangible symbol of a historic program aligned with the mission of Mount Saint Vincent University. The Mount's Home Economics program, established in 1926, exemplified the historic and present-day focus on social justice in this institution and its commitment to supporting advanced education for women. Although the program in its original form no longer exists, its influences have been retained within the vibrant current programs in Family Studies & Gerontology and Applied Human Nutrition. The vintage clothing collection was used to teach the science of clothing construction, textiles, and fashion design. When the Home Economics programs ended, the collection was curated and archived by a former faculty member and was last seen in 2007 at an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of Home Economics and its current programs.

11/23/2023

The Mount's annual community art show is happening in January- please submit your work if you are a present or past student, staff member, faculty!

Annual Mount Community Show 2024

11/17/2023

Congratulations to Dr. Zak Zimmer on the renewal of his Tier I Canada Research Chair!

Dr. Zachary Zimmer has received a seven-year renewal on his Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Global Aging and Community years at Mount Saint Vincent University. Dr. Zimmer moved to Halifax to begin his Tier 1 CRC…

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