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Saint Mary's University (Halifax)
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Saint Mary's University (SMU) is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada. The school is best known for having nationally lead programs in Business, Astronomy and International Development Studies as well, one of the best football
and Men's hockey programs in Canada .
The campus is situated in Halifax's South End and covers approximately 40 acres (16 ha).
The Roman Catholic church founded St. Mary's University at Halifax, Nova Scotia
in 1840.
In 1841 the Nova Scotia Legislature bestowed the degree granting charter to Saint Mary’s and eleven years later granted the University formal legal status. After a great deal of uncertainty, in 1913 the Christian Brothers of Ireland were asked by the Archdiocese of Halifax to direct the college and academic programs. With this change of leadership the University's reputation thrived as a Liberal Arts Institution and expanded its undergraduate programs, with the most notable being the Faculty of Commerce in 1934 (now known as the Sobey School of Business), which was the first of its kind in Canada. In 1940 the Upper Province of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) was invited to succeed the Christian Brothers as both administrators and faculty.
The next 30 years would see the University flourish under the Jesuit supervision, with such advancements as the formal recognition of the "college" as a University in 1952 and purchasing the first computer in Atlantic Canada (a Royal McBee
LGP-30
) in 1959. In 1970 the Jesuits formally incorporated the University under the "Acts of Incorporation" which gave all administrative and academic duties to the Board of Governors and Academic Senate. Saint Mary's University was established by the Saint Mary's University Act, 1970.
Since then the University has continued expansion of its academic programs with the most notable being the offerings of doctoral level studies in Astronomy and Business and the accreditation of the business school with the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
). At the same time the University has expanded its campus facilities with noted additions of the Burke-Gaffney Observatory in the 1970s and the Sobey Building in 1998.
In 1992, the Faculty of Commerce was renamed the Sobey School of Business
, after Frank H. Sobey
, founder of Sobeys
.
In 2001, SMU's Huskies were the first Atlantic Canadian university team to advance to the world finals in the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest
World Finals.
In March 2005, Saint Mary’s started the “Science Building Renewal Project” which was estimated to cost $25.5 million. This project is part of the larger project the “University’s Strategic Directions and Academic Plan” which was developed by meeting with Students, Faculty and local Citizens in order to meet both the needs of the University and local community over the next decade. The first stage of the project focused on:
The University completed construction of the Atrium and Global Commons project in late 2009. The three-storey $17.5 million dollar complex links the Science Centre, the Burke Building and the Patrick Power Library. The space features a common area, theater style classrooms, offices and study spaces. The project also features advanced green environmental technologies, has fully integrated hard and Wi-Fi systems, a food outlet and a three storey "living wall".
The 62-year old McNally Building is undergoing a $27 million dollar renewal thanks in large part to the Canadian governments Infrastructure Renewal Programme. Estimated to be completed by March 2011, most of the interior of the 4 floor, 4 wing complex is being rebuilt.
Construction of the new Homburg Centre for Health and Wellness began in October 2010. This complex will house new space for community health and wellness activities and become the new home for the Centre for the Study of Sport and Health. The $8 million project was funded by a donation from real estate developer and manager Richard Homburg and the University's capital campaign.
Dean: Dr. Esther Enns
Dean: Dr. David Wicks
Dean: Dr. Steven Smith
Dean: Dr. Kevin Vessey
(2001 & 2002), the third university to do so (after Manitoba
and Western
).
SMUSA provides such services as a safe drive program, tutor database, online book exchange, health and dental plans and the Gorsebrook Lounge. SMUSA also operates many departments that help in the mission of serving students and making their lives at Saint Mary's the best possible. These departments include the volunteer department, events and programming, marketing and communications, the yearbook, the information desk and husky patrol.
The Saint Mary's University Students Association is represented federally by the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations
and provincially by the Alliance of Nova Scotia Student Associations
.
responsible for administrative and financial decisions.
The Senate has ten ex-officio members: the President, Vice-Presidents, Deans, Registrar, Director of Student Services, Director of Continuing Education, and University Librarian. Fifteen faculty members are elected to three year terms and five students are elected by the general university population to one year terms.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
Canada. The school is best known for having nationally lead programs in Business, Astronomy and International Development Studies as well, one of the best football
Canadian football
Canadian football is a form of gridiron football played exclusively in Canada in which two teams of 12 players each compete for territorial control of a field of play long and wide attempting to advance a pointed prolate spheroid ball into the opposing team's scoring area...
and Men's hockey programs in Canada .
The campus is situated in Halifax's South End and covers approximately 40 acres (16 ha).
History
Founded in 1802 by Reverend Edmund Burke, Saint Mary's is the second oldest English-speaking and first Roman Catholic initiated university in Canada. With meagre resources Burke initiated instruction for young men at Glebe House, located on the corner of Halifax’s Spring Garden Road and Barrington Street.The Roman Catholic church founded St. Mary's University at Halifax, Nova Scotia
City of Halifax
Halifax is a city in Canada, which was the capital of the province of Nova Scotia and shire town of Halifax County. It was the largest city in Atlantic Canada until it was amalgamated into Halifax Regional Municipality in 1996...
in 1840.
In 1841 the Nova Scotia Legislature bestowed the degree granting charter to Saint Mary’s and eleven years later granted the University formal legal status. After a great deal of uncertainty, in 1913 the Christian Brothers of Ireland were asked by the Archdiocese of Halifax to direct the college and academic programs. With this change of leadership the University's reputation thrived as a Liberal Arts Institution and expanded its undergraduate programs, with the most notable being the Faculty of Commerce in 1934 (now known as the Sobey School of Business), which was the first of its kind in Canada. In 1940 the Upper Province of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) was invited to succeed the Christian Brothers as both administrators and faculty.
The next 30 years would see the University flourish under the Jesuit supervision, with such advancements as the formal recognition of the "college" as a University in 1952 and purchasing the first computer in Atlantic Canada (a Royal McBee
Royal McBee
Royal McBee was the name of the computer manufacturing and retail division of Royal Typewriter which made the early computers RPC 4000 and RPC 9000...
LGP-30
LGP-30
The LGP-30, standing for Librascope General Purpose and then Librascope General Precision, was an early off-the-shelf computer. It was manufactured by the Librascope company of Glendale, California , and sold and serviced by the Royal Precision Electronic Computer Company, a joint venture with the...
) in 1959. In 1970 the Jesuits formally incorporated the University under the "Acts of Incorporation" which gave all administrative and academic duties to the Board of Governors and Academic Senate. Saint Mary's University was established by the Saint Mary's University Act, 1970.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business was founded in 1916 to accredit schools of business worldwide. The first accreditations took place in 1919. The stated mission is to advance quality management education worldwide through accreditation and thought leadership. It is regarded...
). At the same time the University has expanded its campus facilities with noted additions of the Burke-Gaffney Observatory in the 1970s and the Sobey Building in 1998.
In 1992, the Faculty of Commerce was renamed the Sobey School of Business
Sobey School of Business
Sobey School of Business is a business college located in Saint Mary's University.In 1992, the Faculty of Commerce was renamed the Sobey School of Business, after Frank H. Sobey, founder of Sobeys....
, after Frank H. Sobey
Frank H. Sobey
Frank H. Sobey, OC was a Canadian businessman who was the primary builder of the Sobeys Stores chain.Born in Lyons Brook, Nova Scotia, he was three years old when his family moved to the town of Stellarton where his father operated a meat retailing business, peddling meat products door to door on...
, founder of Sobeys
Sobeys
Sobeys is the second largest food retailer in Canada, with over 1,300 supermarkets operating under a variety of banners. Headquartered in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, it operates stores in all ten provinces and accumulated sales of more than $14 billion CAD in 2009...
.
In 2001, SMU's Huskies were the first Atlantic Canadian university team to advance to the world finals in the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest
ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest
ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest is an annual multi-tiered computer programming competition among the universities of the world. The contest is sponsored by IBM. Headquartered at Baylor University, with autonomous regions on six continents, the ICPC is directed by Baylor Professor...
World Finals.
In March 2005, Saint Mary’s started the “Science Building Renewal Project” which was estimated to cost $25.5 million. This project is part of the larger project the “University’s Strategic Directions and Academic Plan” which was developed by meeting with Students, Faculty and local Citizens in order to meet both the needs of the University and local community over the next decade. The first stage of the project focused on:
- Modernization and expansion of the Science Facility's resources
- Renew the architectural, mechanical and electrical infrastructures of the Science building and its surroundings
- Provide additional office and research space to every faculty member
- Improve lab layout for hands-on teaching purposes
- Integrate flawlessly with future projects in both function and appearance
The University completed construction of the Atrium and Global Commons project in late 2009. The three-storey $17.5 million dollar complex links the Science Centre, the Burke Building and the Patrick Power Library. The space features a common area, theater style classrooms, offices and study spaces. The project also features advanced green environmental technologies, has fully integrated hard and Wi-Fi systems, a food outlet and a three storey "living wall".
The 62-year old McNally Building is undergoing a $27 million dollar renewal thanks in large part to the Canadian governments Infrastructure Renewal Programme. Estimated to be completed by March 2011, most of the interior of the 4 floor, 4 wing complex is being rebuilt.
Construction of the new Homburg Centre for Health and Wellness began in October 2010. This complex will house new space for community health and wellness activities and become the new home for the Centre for the Study of Sport and Health. The $8 million project was funded by a donation from real estate developer and manager Richard Homburg and the University's capital campaign.
Faculties
Saint Mary's comprises four faculties:Dean: Dr. Esther Enns
Dean: Dr. David Wicks
Dean: Dr. Steven Smith
Dean: Dr. Kevin Vessey
Huskies Football
The Huskies won back-to-back Canadian University Football ChampionshipsVanier Cup
The Vanier Cup is the name of the championship of Canadian Interuniversity Sport football and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team. It is currently played between the winners of the Uteck Bowl and the Mitchell Bowl...
(2001 & 2002), the third university to do so (after Manitoba
Manitoba Bisons
The Manitoba Bisons are the athletic teams that represent the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The football and soccer teams play their games at University Stadium, which also serves as the location of track & field events...
and Western
Western Ontario Mustangs
The Western Ontario Mustangs are the athletic teams that represent the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada...
).
Huskie Hockey
In 2010, the men Huskies won their first CIS University Hockey Cup by defeating the Alberta Golden Bears 3-2 in overtime.Saint Mary's University Students' Association
The Saint Mary's University Students' Association (SMUSA) is the official representation of the students of Saint Mary's University. The association was incorporated in 1966, however, unofficially has represented students for many years previous. The Association main offices are located on the top floor of the student centre at the heart of campus.SMUSA provides such services as a safe drive program, tutor database, online book exchange, health and dental plans and the Gorsebrook Lounge. SMUSA also operates many departments that help in the mission of serving students and making their lives at Saint Mary's the best possible. These departments include the volunteer department, events and programming, marketing and communications, the yearbook, the information desk and husky patrol.
The Saint Mary's University Students Association is represented federally by the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations
Canadian Alliance of Student Associations
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations was formed in 1995 by several post-secondary institutions' student unions who had withdrawn from the Canadian Federation of Students and previously unaffiliated student unions...
and provincially by the Alliance of Nova Scotia Student Associations
Alliance of Nova Scotia Student Associations
The Alliance of Nova Scotia Student Associations is the largest post-secondary student lobby group in Nova Scotia, Canada, representing approximately 85% of the province's university students...
.
Notable alumni
- Steve ArmitageSteve ArmitageSteve Armitage is an English-born Canadian sports reporter for CBC Sports. He has covered such events as Hockey Night in Canada, the Canadian Football League and Grey Cup, the Olympics, and the World Cup of Football.Armitage won the 1982 ACTRA Foster Hewitt Award for Excellence in Sports...
, CBC Sportscaster - Alan AbrahamAlan AbrahamAlan Rockwell Abraham, was the 26th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.Abraham, an engineering graduate from Saint Mary's University was involved in federal politics and helped with the organization of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau's tours of the Maritimes...
, former Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia - Noah CantorNoah CantorNoah Cantor was a football player in the Canadian Football League.-Biography:Cantor played five seasons with the University of Saint Mary's Huskies from 1990 through 1994, under the guidance of former Argonauts star, Larry Uteck. Cantor was a three-time CIAU All-Canadian, and two-time J.P....
, Canadian Football League player - Karen CaseyKaren CaseyKaren Casey is a Canadian politician. She currently represents the electoral district of Colchester North in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. She is a member of the Liberal caucus....
(Nova Scotia Government, MLA – Colchester North) - Zach ChurchillZach ChurchillZach Churchill is a provincial politician, from Nova Scotia, Canada. He is a current member of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia having served since June 2010.-Political career:...
, (Nova Scotia Government, MLA – Yarmouth) - Patrick H. Curran, Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia
- Chris d'EntremontChris d'EntremontChris A. d'Entremont is a Canadian politician. He currently represents the electoral district of Argyle in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly...
(Nova Scotia Government, MLA – Argyle) - Wayne Gaudette (Nova Scotia Government, MLA – Clare)
- Glenn GrahamGlenn Graham (fiddler)Glenn Graham is a Canadian musician from Judique, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.-Music career:Graham has received music industry recognition for his solo recordings. His second solo release, "Step Outside", garnered nominations for "Male Artist of the Year" and "Roots/Traditional Solo Recording of the...
, Celtic musician - Paul HollingsworthPaul HollingsworthPaul Hollingsworth is a Canadian news and sports reporter for CTV Atlantic in Halifax and the Atlantic Canada correspondent of TSN. He is also the weekend anchor of CTV News at 6:00 p.m...
(CTV Atlantic and TSN Newscaster and Sportscaster) - Peter J. Kelly (Mayor of Halifax, Nova Scotia)
- Robert P. KellyRobert P. KellyRobert P. Kelly is the former CEO of The Bank of New York Mellon. Robert Kelly grew up in Nova Scotia, and went to Saint Mary's University in Halifax. After getting an MBA at Cass Business School, he spent 19 years at Toronto-Dominion Bank. He joined First Union as chief financial officer in 2000...
, Former CEO of the Bank of New York MellonBank of New York MellonThe Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is a global financial services company formed on July 1, 2007 as result of the merger of The Bank of New York and Mellon Financial Corporation... - Becky KentBecky KentBecky Kent is a Canadian politician. She was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage provincial by-election on October 2, 2007...
(Nova Scotia Government, MLA – Cole Harbour – Eastern Passage) - Joseph Phillip KennedyJoseph Phillip KennedyJoseph Phillip Kennedy is the Chief Justice of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court.He was previously a judge of the Provincial Court from 1978 to 1993 at which point he was appointed Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia...
, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia - Steven Landry, CEO of DaimlerChryslerDaimlerChryslerDaimler AG is a German car corporation. By unit sales, it is the thirteenth-largest car manufacturer and second-largest truck manufacturer in the world. In addition to automobiles, Daimler manufactures buses and provides financial services through its Daimler Financial Services arm...
Canada - William LintonWilliam LintonWilliam Linton may refer to*William S. Linton, U.S. politician*William James Linton , Anglo-American artist and author*William Linton , British landscape artist*William Richardson Linton, botanist...
, CFO of Rogers CommunicationsRogers CommunicationsRogers Communications Inc. is one of Canada's largest communications companies, particularly in the field of wireless communications, cable television, home phone and internet with additional telecommunications and mass media assets... - Terry MercerTerry MercerTerry M. Mercer is a Canadian Senator.A long-time fundraiser and organizer for the Liberal Party of Canada, Mercer was appointed to the Senate representing Nova Scotia by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien in November 2003, shortly before Chrétien's retirement...
(Canadian Government, Senator – Northend Halifax) - Boris Mirtchev, CEO of Hamachi Restaurants in Halifax, NS
- Wilfred MooreWilfred MooreWilfred P. Moore, QC is a Canadian Senator representing Nova Scotia.-Early life and education:Born in Halifax, Moore received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Saint Mary’s University in 1964 and a law degree from Dalhousie University in 1968...
(Canadian Government, Senator – Stanhope St./Bluenose) - Steve MorleySteve MorleySteven Joseph Morley is a offensive lineman for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted with the first overall pick in the 2003 CFL Draft by the Calgary Stampeders...
(CFL Player and Former NFL Player) - William NjokuWilliam NjokuWilliam Njoku is a Nigerian-Canadian professional basketball player and member of the Canada national men's basketball team....
, Basketball player drafted in the 2nd round of the 1994 NBA Draft who played professionally for 10 years for various clubs in Europe. - Gerald ReganGerald ReganGerald Augustine Regan, PC is a Canadian politician, who served as the 19th Premier of Nova Scotia from 1970 to 1978....
(Nova Scotia Government, Former Premier) - Mat WhynottMat WhynottMat Whynott is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2009 provincial election. He represents the electoral district of Hammonds Plains-Upper Sackville as a member of the New Democratic Party....
(Nova Scotia Government, MLA – Hammonds Plains – Upper Sackville) - John MacDonnell (Nova Scotia Government, MLA – Hants East)
Saint Mary's University Academic Senate
The Saint Mary's University Academic Senate is the part of a bicameral university governance structure responsible for academic decisions at the University. It is paired with a board of governorsBoard of governors
Board of governors is a term sometimes applied to the board of directors of a public entity or non-profit organization.Many public institutions, such as public universities, are government-owned corporations. The British Broadcasting Corporation was managed by a board of governors, though this role...
responsible for administrative and financial decisions.
The Senate has ten ex-officio members: the President, Vice-Presidents, Deans, Registrar, Director of Student Services, Director of Continuing Education, and University Librarian. Fifteen faculty members are elected to three year terms and five students are elected by the general university population to one year terms.
Function
The academic senate is governed by the Saint Mary's University Act. It is subject to the powers of the university's Board and is responsible for the educational policy of the University in addition to:- May create, maintain and discontinue such faculties, departments, schools or institutes and establish such chairs as it may determine and may fix the duties of those employed therein
- May recommend to the Board the affiliation or discontinuance of the affiliation of or with other universities
- May determine courses of study, admission standards, qualifications for diplomas, certificates and degrees, examinations, scholarships and bursaries and may issue university calendars and other official publications
- Shall be responsible for the library
- Shall be responsible for student discipline
- May create such committees as it deems necessary or useful
- May make regulations governing the matters that are assigned to it by this Section
See also
- Canadian government scientific research organizationsCanadian government scientific research organizationsExpenditures by federal and provincial organizations on scientific research and development accounted for about 10% of all such spending in Canada in 2006...
- Canadian Interuniversity SportCanadian Interuniversity SportCanadian Interuniversity Sport is the national governing body of university sport in Canada, comprising the majority of degree granting universities in the country. Its equivalent body for organized sports at colleges in Canada is The Canadian Colleges Athletic Association...
- Canadian industrial research and development organizationsCanadian industrial research and development organizationsExpenditures by Canadian corporations on research and development accounted for about 50% of all spending on scientific research and development in Canada in 2007....
- Canadian university scientific research organizationsCanadian university scientific research organizationsExpenditures by Canadian universities on scientific research and development accounted for about 40% of all spending on scientific research and development in Canada in 2006....
- Higher education in Nova ScotiaHigher education in Nova Scotia- Introduction :Higher Education in Nova Scotia refers to education provided by higher education institutions. In Canada, education is the responsibility of the provinces and there is no Canadian federal ministry governing education...
- Huskies StadiumHuskies StadiumThe Huskies Stadium is a Canadian football stadium in Halifax, Nova Scotia, that is host to Saint Mary's Huskies. It has a promoted capacity of 9,000 to 11,000 that is achieveable via temporary seating, but the actual permanent seating is only 4000. It was built in 1970...
- List of universities in Nova Scotia
- loyola Residence TowerLoyola Residence TowerThe Loyola Residence Tower in Halifax, Canada is a residence of Saint Mary's University and was completed in 1971. It is located on the main campus and stands at 67 meters...
- Master of Management: Co-operatives and Credit UnionsMaster of Management: Co-operatives and Credit UnionsThe Master of Management: Co-operatives and Credit Unions is a master's degree in co-operative and credit union administration. As the program is designed for students interested in entering business management, the degree attracts applicants from diverse academic disciplines...
- Saint Mary's HuskiesSaint Mary's HuskiesThe Saint Mary's Huskies are the men's and women's athletic teams that represent Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Their primary home turf is Huskies Stadium located in the centre of the University's campus....
- Saint Mary's University Students' Association