On October 21, 2011, as part of the Atlantic Regional Canadian University Press Fall 2011 Conference, the Argosy hosted an informal Q&A with Peter Mansbridge via Skype. The question: Is social media an important journalistic tool or is it jus…
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Geoff at Mount Allison: Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Results and Grad. School Applications
So as I earlier mentioned, I took the GRE back in August. I got the score back this week and I did pretty well. I spent a lot of time with Barron’s new GRE test prep book and I can honestly say I wasn’t surprised at any of the types of questions whi…
Continue readingGeoff at Mount Allison: The Association of Colleges and Universities of Canada’s (AUCC) Ursula’s visit to Mount Allison University, Storified
[<a href=”http://storify.com/geoffatmta/new-story” target=”_blank”>View the story “@Ursula_AUCC’s visit to @MountAllison University” on Storify</a&am…
Continue readingGeoff at Mount Allison: What’s the point?
Blogging. Really? You write a blog. Haha. Alright…
That was what I figured most people were secretly thinking when I told them I was starting to write a blog for the school way back in August 2008, even before the first day of class here at Mount A…
Continue readingGeoff at Mount Allison: Atlantic Regional Canadian University (ARCUP) Press Fall 2011 Conference, Storified
Over the weekend I was busy helping to cover the Atlantic Regional Canadian University Press Fall 2011 Conference on MiniDV and on Twitter. Dru Oja Jay’s presentation on Journalism as Humanitarian Intervention is now online and other prese…
Continue readingGeoff at Mount Allison: Atlantic Regional Canadian University Press (ARCUP) Conference Fall 2011 at Mount Allison University hosted by The Argosy
The Argosy, Mount Allison University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1875, is hosting the Atlantic Region Canadian University Press (ARCUP) Fall 2011 Conference. The conference will begin tonight at 7pm and will run throughout the weekend.
I w…
Continue readingGeoff at Mount Allison: A lot to be thankful for
It’s Canadian Thanksgiving today and I just wanted to share a few thoughts. This semester, seemingly like the previous few is shaping up to be one of the most hectic and stressful semesters of my four years here. However, I feel extremely fortunate to…
Continue readingGeoff at Mount Allison: A final word on demolition of Windsor Theatre/former University Centre/former Memorial Library
I’ve said that I’d refrain from posting about the kerfuffle about the University’s decision to demolish the former University Centre in order to replace it with a badly needed Fine and Performing Arts Centre. However, with the Board of Regents giving …
Continue readingGeoff at Mount Allison: NPR Facebook Page Mentions, Storified
Here’s another story I curated on Storify. There’s so much more multimedia content that can be used. I’ll be creating a storify collection(?) for what I worked on over the summer that will incorporate some these really cool features. For now here’s a s…
Continue readingGeoff at Mount Allison: 20 Tips for Mount Allison University Storify Collection
I don’t know how many people outside of technology/social media/journalism circles have used Storify but it’s become an incredibly useful tool for journalists and others to collect mentions across the web to create a narrative surrounding an event. It…
Continue readingGeoff at Mount Allison: New Brunswick Health Council invites student input on the qualty of healthcare in the province
I’d like to share with you an important event happening on campus on Thursday September 29th brought to my attention by Christine Paré, Director of Communications for New Brunswick Health Council.
The following is an important opportunity fo…
Continue readingGeoff at Mount Allison: Reminder- Susan Greenfield to speak about ‘Mind Change’ at Mount Allison University on Monday, September 26th 2011
A reminder about Susan Greenfield’s talk on Monday night courtesy of Laura Dillman. I’m going to do my best to attend and so should you.
Baroness Susan Greenfield to deliver Jonah Lecture — Monday,
Sept. 26, 7 p.m. Convocation Hall
Acclaimed Un…
Continue readingGeoff at Mount Allison: Geoff Campbell: Student, Communications Assistant, Newspaper Web Editor, and Non-Profit Public Relations Coordinator at Mount Allison University
This year I’m going to be fairly busy. In terms of classes:
My Cultural and Political Change class with Dr. Hunt (who
just got back from sabbatical at the London School of Economics) is
really interesting. So far we’ve discussed John Dewey and expe…
Geoff at Mount Allison: Problem Gambling Prevention Program Comes to N.B.
I was recently contacted by Susan Saundercook, Communications Specialist at the Responsible Gambling
Council about a visit to campus today and tomorrow by kts2. The program is about targeting students to educate then about the dangers of problem gamb…
Geoff at Mount Allison: Mount Allison University Farm Project
Mount Allison University recently revived its farm after allowing it to lay dormant for half a century. The results have been a very sucessful harvest and a substantial amount of fresh local food for Jenning Dining Hall.
From Global Maritimes:
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Continue readingGeoff at Mount Allison: Presenting Mount Allison’s Year of Science and Discovery President’s Speakers Series
Every year, Mount Allison decides on a theme for its speaker’s series. This year’s speakers are among the most renowned scholars in their fields. This year’s list is below along with a link to the Mount Allison organized Facebook events.
I think many…
Continue readingGeoff at Mount Allison: Introducing the new President of Amnesty International Mount Allison Advait Vij
Over the last month I’ve done a lot of thinking about the future of Amnesty International at Mount Allison (AI Mount Allison). I had a discussion with another engaging and motivated student who happens to be your next President of AI Mount Allison.
O…
Continue readingGeoff at Mount Allison: Making the transition back to being a student
So I’ve been posting advice here for incoming students on how to adjust to Mount Allison. For many who were in my 8:30am Intro to Sociology class this morning I could tell it’s been a tiring one. The first week of class for incoming students is an eas…
Continue readingGeoff at Mount Allison: 20 Tips in 20 Days for First-year Students: #20- Get help adjusting if you need it
In the final post of our 20-part video tip series for first year students, fourth-year psychology student Aleka Maclellan discusses campus resources for those having difficulty adjusting to life at Mount Allison.
Moving out on your own can …
Continue readingGeoff at Mount Allison: 20 Tips in 20 Days for First-year Students: #19- Access student disability services
Mount Allison is so supportive of all students and they really want you to succeed. The Wellness Centre provides services to students with documented disabilities other than learning disabilities and The Meighen Centre is for students with lear…
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