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Saint Mary’S UniVErSity

Since 1802



Welcome to Halifax 1

Our Professors 2

Your Career Starts Here 4

Sobey School of Business 6

Faculty of Science 8

Faculty of Arts 10

Your Saint Mary’s 12

The Global Experience 13

Residence Life 14

Get Closer 16

1thE nUMbEr OF City bLOCKS that thE

Saint Mary’SCaMpUS COVErS

COntEntS



Nestled on the edge o the Atlantic Ocean, Haliax oers the best o two worlds: a rich history with close

connections to the sea, and a vibrant, young culture. As Nova Scotia’s capital, our cosmopolitan port city

is a major centre o the Maritimes and the largest city east o Quebec City and north o Boston.

The historic, tree-lined streets and unique architecture that

surround Saint Mary’s University make South End Haliax

a centre or urban diversity. From campus, you have easy

access to all amenities – everything is a walk, bike, bus or

erry ride away.

Haliax has something or everyone: an explosive music scene,

more than 450 amazing restaurants, and a variety o museums

and galleries or any taste. Experience hundreds o kilometres

o beaches and coastline and enjoy surng, rock climbing,

kayaking, skiing, hiking and more.

Throughout this book, you’ll nd these our special Augmented Reality

icons. When you see one, visit smutube.ca/getcloser and hold the icon up

to your webcam. You’ll automatically launch a video that explores one o the

topics on that page in more depth. It’s a more interactive way to get closer

to what your uture could hold.

URBAN CULTUREGET CLOSER TO VIBRANT,

WATCh fOR ThESE ICONS,

SEE mORE Of ThE STORy



One o the reasons Saint Mary’s students and graduates nd such a high rate o success is the

valuable relationships they build on campus with aculty and sta. Our proessors take the time to

get to know students and make an investment in their utures. It’s just one way that Saint Mary’s

can help you get closer to what you’re meant to be doing.

“At Saint Mary’s, most o the proessors ensure that they know you by name,

remain committed to meeting your needs to the best o their ability, oer

exibility outside o their arranged ofce hours, and, most importantly, they

are approachable and welcoming.” -Globe and Mail student ‘sound o’

Class sizes at Saint Mary’s are smaller than the national average or a reason. We believe in allowing

you more time to interact with proessors who care about your success. Whether you know what you

want to do with your lie, or are starting to explore your options, there are mentors at Saint Mary’s

who want to help you achieve your goals.

fOR ThAT, mACLEAN’S RANKED US

#1 IN ATLANTIC CANADA.

97.5%Of SAINT mARy’S

hAVE A PDfULL-TImE fACULTy

OR TERmINAL DEGREE IN ThEIR fIELD.

ChANGE yOUR LIfEGET CLOSER TO PROfESSORS WhO WILL



Geography proessor Dr. Danika van Proosdij and Applied Science student Casey O’Laughlin collect research samples in Nova Scotia’s

Minas Basin.

Students and proessors connect in the Global Learning Commons o The Atrium.

Saint Mary’s President J. Colin Dodds chats with Saint Mary’s Student Association

VP University Aairs Mike Mercer on campus.

GET TO KNOWyOU By NAmE

mEANS PROfESSORS1:19fACULTyTO STUDENT

RATIO

UNDERGRAD



LEAP Program

Since the transition rom high school

to university is oten lie changing, we’ve

created the LEAP Program (Learning,

Engagement, Achievement, Peer Mentors)

to guide you and support your success.

There are LEAP communities in each

aculty that can assist you in meeting a

core group o riends and mentors who

will nurture you in the path to your goals.

[email protected] · 902.420.5045

Co-operative Education

Extending education beyond the

classroom, our Co-operative Education

Program allows you to partner your

academic studies with paid work terms,

gaining hands-on experience in your

chosen eld.


The Writing Centre

Strong writing skills are essential toyour success. The Writing Centre provides

one-on-one coaching rom peer tutors to

enhance your abilities.


Service Centre

A one-stop destination or registration,

your records, ees and nancial advice,

the Service Centre will help you manage

your money, potentially tapping into the

$4.8 million in scholarships, bursaries and

awards that Saint Mary’s distributes annually.


Career Services

Career Services can help you make the

match between your studies, your paid

or volunteer work and your uture direction.

Here, you can develop your résumé, cover

letter, interviewing and networking skills to

kick-start your uture.


The Centre or Academic Technology

The Centre or Academic Technology (CAT),

an initiative o the Centre or Academic and

Instructional Development (CAID), is a

computer lab staed by Saint Mary’sstudents who can help you enhance your

computer skills and use o technology to

maximize your learning experience.


ThE fIRST STEP IN yOUR

CAREERWhile we’re thrilled to have you here, we know your ultimate goal is setting up a successuluture beyond our campus. That’s why we have a wide variety o programs and services to

help you get closer to your perect career.



38,500SAINT mARy’S ALUmNIARE fOUND IN 100 COUNTRIES

AROUND ThE WORLD

NO STUDENT IS EXACTLy

LIKE ANOThER

Director o the Centre or Academic and Instructional Development

Margaret-Anne Bennett and Centre or Academic Technologies Teaching

Technology Assistant Shane Whittaker work together to provide students

with enhanced learning experiences and resources.

No program o study should be either. At Saint Mary’s,

you can study what and when you choose.

Accelerate your learning We have our semesters to

choose rom so you can study year-round i you want,

or start your program at dierent times o the year.

Work part-time while studying Our campus runs

classes rom 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. to accommodate

your schedule.

Explore interdisciplinary opportunities Discover classes

within a dierent aculty or even a dierent institution.

Once a master inventor at IBM, SaintMary’s Science grad Christopher B. Murray

was recognized in 2000 by MIT’s

Technology Review as one o the most

infuential inventors younger than 35.

He’s currently a Penn Chemistry proessor.

Honourable Mayann E. Francis, O.N.S.

DHumL, is the rst Arican Nova Scotian –

and second woman – to hold the position

o Lieutenant Governor o Nova Scotia.

She’s also a graduate o Saint Mary’s.

Current Saint Mary’s Chancellor Bob Kelly

conquered the world o high nance ater

graduating rom the Sobey School o

Business. As CEO o the Bank o New

York Mellon, he runs a nancial services

company o 40,000 employees.



MAJORS

Accounting

Computing and Inormation Systems

Economics

Finance

General Business Studies

Global Business Management

Human Resource Management

and Industrial Relations

Management

Marketing

Entrepreneurship

*Co-op available in each major

Bachelor o Commerce students Nick Tingley and Charles Ackerman have

combined their business experience in a new real estate venture. Hold this

page up to your webcam to fnd out more.

Entrepreneurship and Venture Development proessor Dr. Ellen Farrell (pictured with commerce student Meghan Swim) teaches several

classes geared toward giving students hands-on experience in starting

and running a business. Many students have managed to turn their

businesses into serious money-making ventures.



With a ocus on real-world learning, research and community partnerships,

your education in business will help you develop your entrepreneurial spirit,

your ability to solve problems, and your desire to think creatively.

The Sobey School o Business, the largest business school in Atlantic

Canada, educates more than 3,000 ull and part-time students annually

through a variety o academic programs, including Bachelor o Commerce,

MBA, Master o Finance and PhD programs. Along with being the only

school in the region to provide this ull spectrum o business oerings, wecontinue to achieve the coveted Association to Advance Collegiate Schools

o Business (AACSB) International accreditation, a mark o our superior

educational quality.

One o our strengths is the quality o our aculty, made up o 70 ull-time

aculty members. Among this group are some o the leading Canadian

scholars in the areas o human resource management, organizational theory,

and industrial relations. Our aculty members are actively conducting research

on a regional, national and international basis, and bring that knowledge to

the classroom so our students are exposed to the latest thinking.

A FEW POSSIBLE

CAREERS

Entrepreneur

Business Systems Analyst

Insurance Broker

Recreation Manager

International Trade Ocer

Financial Advisor

Accountant

Advertising Executive

Commercial Banker

Fashion Retailer/Buyer

Human Resources Manager

Investment Analyst

SOBEy SChOOL OfBUSINESS

IN ATLANTIC CANADA

ThE SOBEy SChOOL Of BUSINESS OffERS

ThE LARGESTSELECTION Of mAJORS



As our understanding o the world grows, so has our commitment

to training the next generation o scientic minds. As a Science

undergrad, you’ll be encouraged to participate in hands-on research,

an opportunity not oten available at this level rom larger institutions.

When you decide to study science or engineering, you are joining

programs that have achieved incredible success and are poised

or even more. A $25-million overhaul to our science building means

you’ll have the latest in modern technology to help you learn and

get closer to your goals.

fACULTy Of

SCIENCE

MAJORS

Astrophysics

Biology*

Chemistry*

Computing Science

and Business Administration*

Computing Science*

Environmental Studies*

Forensic Sciences (Diploma)

Geography

Geology*

Mathematics

Physics

Psychology*

*Co-op options available

ENGINEERING

Bio Systems

Chemical

Civil

Electrical

Environmental

Industrial

Mechanical

Metallurgical

Students take part in hands-on research near Crystal Crescent

Beach in Nova Scotia as part o the annual Saint Mary’s BioBlitz.



Statistician

Meteorologist

Civil Engineer

Astrophysicist

Medical Examiner

Conservationist

A FEW POSSIBLE CAREERS

Psychologist

Biologist

Nuclear Scientist

Chemical Engineer

Environmental Consultant

Crime Scene Investigator

EAST Of mONTREAL

SAINT mARy’S

hAS ThE ONLyUNDERGRADUATEASTROPhySICS PROGRAm

Biology proessor Dr. Jeremy Lundholm and Environmental Studies student

Scott McIvor uncover sustainable research on The Atrium’s green roo.

Hold this page up to your webcam to fnd out more.

Astrophysics proessor Dr. Rob Thacker (pictured with physics student

Pauline Mcleod) is currently ocusing his research on the way galaxies are ormed. On-campus resources like the Burke-Ganey Observatory

allow students to learn the practical aspects o astronomical imaging

and measurement.

Chemistry students Ted Abraham and Jeana MacLeod

work together on a lab assignment.



A FEW POSSIBLE

CAREERS

Human Rights Worker

Teacher

Urban Planner

Art Historian

Ethical Consultant

Correctional Ocer

Translator

Genealogist

Speech Therapist

Occupational Health Proessional

Psychologist

Novelist

Proessor

Geography and Anthropology student Tim Crellin digs deep at the Grand Pré

archeology site. Hold this page up to your webcam to fnd out more.

International Development Studies student

Camaro West works on green mapping with

students in the Gambia.

An oral history authority, Saint Mary’s proessor

Dr. James Morrison was awarded the Order o Canada

in recognition o his passion or preserving Nova Scotia

history and heritage.

yOUR DEGREE

ChALLENGE US TO

CUSTOmIZE

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Your interest in the Faculty o Arts means you want to enrich your

mind, explore critical thinking, communicate eectively and bea part o creative solutions. Whatever your goals, Saint Mary’s

Faculty o Arts has a program that will help you discover your

potential and nd success in a ullling career.

We’re proud that our Faculty o Arts graduates enter the workplace

with the skills today’s companies are looking or. The Faculty o

Arts oers programs designed to promote critical thinking and

to strengthen competency in diverse disciplines. Faculty and

sta work with students to customize their course o study to

best prepare or their career aspirations, creating individualized

and collective learning opportunities.

MAJORS

Anthropology

Asian Studies

Atlantic Canada Studies

Business Administration (Minor)

Classics

Criminology

Economics

English

Entrepreneurship (Minor)

Film Studies (Minor)

French

Geography

German Studies (Minor)

History

International Development Studies

Irish Studies

Linguistics

Mathematics

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology (co-op option)

Religious Studies

Sociology

Spanish

CERTIFICATES

Atlantic Canada Studies

Linguistics

French Prociency

German Language and Culture

Spanish Language

Chinese Studies

Japanese Studies

Human Resource Management

fACULTy Of

ARTS

Saint Mary’s Criminologist Dr. Stephen Schneider earned

national recognition with the publication o Iced: The Story

o Organized Crime in Canada . The book contends that

organized crime is a refection o the broader economic,

political, and social orces within Canada.



No doubt you have big dreams and goals, but remember, the

journey is just as important as the destination.

We want you to make the most o your Saint Mary’s experience.

Not only are extracurricular activities a great way to get out, see

the city, and meet people, but the connections you’ll make will

help you build a degree and a résumé that will launch you into

your career ater graduation.

The school spirit on campus is contagious. Show your maroon

and white pride by cheering on your ellow Huskies at one o

our varsity games. When you’re not

in the stands, get in on the action by

staying t with your riends through

intramural sports. As a ull-time

Saint Mary’s student, you’ll have

access to the Tower, our athletics

centre on campus, including a ull

gym and cardio theatre, running

tracks, squash courts and more.

It’s easy to get involved with so many clubs and societies to

choose rom, like ultimate Frisbee, dance, equestrian, martial

arts and Students Acting or Global Awareness, among so

many others.

I you’re athletically inclined, we have 12 varsity teams to represent

our university, including basketball, hockey, cross country, eld

hockey, ootball, rugby, soccer, track and eld and volleyball.

SOME OF MORE THAN

50 CAMPUS SOCIETIES

Model United Nations

Art o Living Society

Goodie SMU Shoes Volunteer Society

Forensic Science Society

World University Services Canada

Political Science Society

Film Club

Caribbean Society

Marketing Society

Accounting Society

Sustainability Society

Random Acts o Kindness Club

SAINT mARy’SWhAT DOES yOUR

LOOK LIKE?

Saint Mary’s Run or the Cure team



At Saint Mary’s, you have the exciting opportunity to experience a whole new culture by studying abroad.

It’s a great way to grow as a person, expand your mind, and o course, have un. You can study in another

country or a semester or an entire academic year. Since Saint Mary’s has partnerships with more than

30 universities worldwide, you have the unique opportunity to customize your learning experience.

Gina Whitehead turned her passion or Japanese culture into reality

when she traveled to the country or an academic year abroad. “I like the

international aspect o Global Business Management,” she says. “I’ve been

interested in traveling since I was younger and I knew that Saint Mary’s

students oten have these amazing opportunities.”

Faculty o Arts student Victoria Craven traveled to France to

challenge hersel in a new culture and new language.

ONE WORLD. yOURS.ONE UNIVERSITy.

DIffERENTCOUNTRIES

20%90Of SAINT mARy’SSTUDENTS COmE fROm



For many o you, attending university is your rst real chance to

spread your wings and experience independent living. In our

residences, you’ll join approximately 1,000 other students on our

close-knit campus – many o whom will become lie-long riends.

By living in Loyola, Rice or Vanier residences, you won’t miss any

opportunity to take part in on-campus events, especially since all

university buildings are connected. In your dorm, you’ll enjoy social

events like movie nights, bowling, varsity events, intramural sports,holiday parties and much more while getting to know new riends

rom all over the world.

Each residence has all-you-care-to-eat healthy meal plans with special

dietary considerations available. Residence Assistants on every foor

and a residence coordinator in each building are available to help i

needs arise. We provide phones and local phone service, as well as

cable and access to unlimited Internet on the university network.

Single Dorm Room

Double Dorm Room

Apartment

yET COmPLETELy CONNECTEDON yOUR OWN,



RICE RESIDENCE

A 17-storey high rise eaturing sel-contained two-

bedroom apartments shared by our students, each

with a ull kitchen, urniture and a great view.

• Rice offers the best of both worlds: the independent

liestyle o apartment living while conveniently

located on campus.

• Rice is closest to the Tower, allowing easy access

to our exercise acilities.

• Meal plans are optional in Rice, since apartment

suites include kitchens.

VANIER RESIDENCE

A low-rise building with all-male, all-emale and co-

ed foors. Each level has a common lounge (with a

big-screen television) and three suites, each withtwo single and two double rooms.

• The Super Single option means returning students

can apply to have an entire double room to themselves.

• The low-rise structure means no wait for elevators.

• Vanier hosts the only lounges that look out over the

ootball eld.

LOYOLA RESIDENCE

A 22-storey high rise with a mix o all-male, all-emale

and co-ed foors. Each level includes a lounge (with a

big-screen television), shared kitchenette and our suites,

each with our single rooms and one double room.

• Enjoy panoramic views of the Halifax Harbour andthe downtown cityscape.

• Each oor features two storage closets to keep

bulky luggage and sports equipment out o the way.

• Loyola is in closest proximity to academic buildings.

Ellen Hines knew that residence lie would be an important part o

her university experience. As a reshman in Rice residence, she and

roommate Wandi Xing can cook their own meals and enjoy away-

rom-home living while still being right on campus. “I wanted to be

independent and residence has been great or meeting people and

eeling like I’m part o a community, and there’s always something

going on,” Ellen says. Hold this page up to your webcam to fnd out

more about residence lie at Saint Mary’s.

42%Of fIRST-yEAR STUDENTS

IN RESIDENCEChOOSE TO LIVE

*

*CUSC 2010 First-Year University Student Survey (June 2010).



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Pleasant springs, colourful falls, and a summer that brings an average high temperature of 25ºC (77ºF).

Winters are never too cold, with average temperatures from -5º to 1ºC (23º to 33ºF).

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