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Finding a Job in Canada - Employment 101
Information Session
This session is for international students interested in learning how to search for jobs in and around Sackville. We'll look at sample resumes, discuss job opportunities at local places that might be hiring, and talk about what to expect when applying for employment.
Event Locator: 2025-AARSAK. Organization: CAREER SERVICES.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Sir James Dunn Room 106.
Muslim Prayers
Information Session
Weekly Jummah Prayers for Muslim Students and members of the Muslim Community. For info, contact muslimstudentsociety@mta.ca.
Event Locator: 2025-AARNNK. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Manning Multi-faith Room.
Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
Career Development
Internship applications are closing soon! You need a professional resume and cover letter for internship and job applications, and this session will help you optimize these essential documents. Whether you have never written a resume or cover letter or are looking for tips to improve, this workshop is designed to help you understand the components of a resume and how to effectively target your resume and cover letter to engage employers. Bring a copy of your resume or cover letter to work on!
Event Locator: 2025-AARSAL. Organization: CAREER SERVICES.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Wallace McCain Student Centre Room 288.
Faculty Gala Concert
Music
We launch the 2025-26 season with a concert featuring performances by faculty members of the Department of Music. Brunton, 7:30 p.m.
Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2025-AARTRQ.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium.
Muslim Prayers
Information Session
Weekly Jummah Prayers for Muslim Students and members of the Muslim Community. For info, contact muslimstudentsociety@mta.ca.
Event Locator: 2025-AARNNK. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Manning Multi-faith Room.
Academic CV Workshop
Career Development
Thinking about applying for Grad School? In this workshop, you will learn how to create and update your Academic CV. We'll discuss the difference between a Resume and CV, and walk through all the particulars that you'll want to include in this important comprehensive document.
Event Locator: 2025-AARSAM. Organization: CAREER SERVICES.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Wallace McCain Student Centre Room 288.
Muslim Prayers
Information Session
Weekly Jummah Prayers for Muslim Students and members of the Muslim Community. For info, contact muslimstudentsociety@mta.ca.
Event Locator: 2025-AARNNK. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Manning Multi-faith Room.
Early Music Colloquium
Music
Members of Ensemble SFEM will lead our community and outreach performances and education events. They will bring to life the unique stories behind their historical instruments through context, interaction, and performance.
Performers: Jimin Shin Dobson (Baroque violin and concert leader), Lucas Harris (archlute), Mélisande Corriveau (gamba and Baroque cello), Karim Kasr (historical woodwinds).
Free to attend; all are welcome. For more information visit sackvilleearlymusic.com.
Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2025-AASANM.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium.
Finding a Grad School Supervisor
Career Development
One of the most important steps in applying for Grad School is finding a supervisor to work with. In this workshop led by Dr. Greg Sandala, Director of Research Partnerships, you’ll get valuable tips on finding and reaching out to supervisors at other institutions, as well as identifying the key questions you’ll need to ask.
Event Locator: 2025-AARVXH. Organization: CAREER SERVICES.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Avard Dixon Room 120.
Early Music Festival Guest Speaker
Music
Dame Emma Kirkby will participate in a Q & A panel discussion to share her experiences as a historically informed performer and ambassador of Renaissance and Baroque music styles.
Free to attend; all are welcome. For more information, visit sackvilleearlymusic.com.
Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2025-AASANN.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium.
Muslim Prayers
Information Session
Weekly Jummah Prayers for Muslim Students and members of the Muslim Community. For info, contact muslimstudentsociety@mta.ca.
Event Locator: 2025-AARNNK. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Manning Multi-faith Room.
Sackville Festival of Early Music
Music
Headlining Concert
British soprano Dame Emma Kirkby (DBE, Queen’s Medal for Music), who has gained recognition world-wide as one of the leading interpreters of Renaissance and Baroque music, will open festival 2025. Kirkby will present a concert of songs for soprano and archlute, in collaboration with Canadian lutenist Lucas Harris (Toronto ON), along our festival theme of Roots | Racines. Please see sackvilleearlymusic.com for more information.
Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2025-AASANH.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium.
Sackville Festival of Early Music
Music
This concert will showcase our Ensemble SFEM, a chamber group of historically informed performers led by renowned Canadian Baroque violinist and our Artistic Director Jimin Shin Dobson (Sackville NB). They will present an elegant sampling of music from the French Baroque period. Our Ensemble SFEM initiative is a new vehicle for nourishing collaboration between local historically informed musicians in New Brunswick and those from the national scene.
Performers: Jimin Shin Dobson (Baroque violin and concert leader), Karim Kasr (historical woodwinds), Mélisande Corriveau (gamba and Baroque cello), Elizaveta Miller (harpsichord).
For tickets and information please see sackvilleearlymusic.com.
Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2025-AASANJ.
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium.
Sackville Festival of Early Music
Music
Festival 2025 will close with our final and third concert featuring the Choeur Louisbourg, an Acadian professional chamber choir based in Moncton New Brunswick, under the artistic direction of Monique Richard. The choir shares roots with the festival, as both were founded by one of New Brunswick’s leading Francophone arts leaders, Réjean Poirier. We are excited to collaborate with Choeur Louisburg for our Roots | Racines season, and the choir will present a celebratory concert of Italian Renaissance and Baroque choral music in collaboration with select members of Ensemble SFEM.
Performers: Monique Richard (conductor), Choeur Louisbourg (choir – 18 members), Ensemble SFEM, Jimin Shin Dobson (Baroque violin and concert leader), Karim Kasr (historical woodwinds), Mélisande Corriveau (gamba and Baroque cello), Madeleine Owen (lutes), Jacques-André Houle (Baroque violin 2).
For more information and tickets, see sackvilleearlymusic.com.
Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2025-AASANL.
Sunday, September 28, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium.
Personal Statements Workshop
Career Development
Applying for Grad School? This session is designed to help students craft compelling and effective personal statements for graduate programs, fellowship applications, and other academic and funding opportunities.
Learn how to articulate your experiences, goals, and motivations in a clear and engaging manner. Gain insights on structuring your narrative, highlighting your strengths, and avoiding common pitfalls. Whether you’re just starting to write or looking to polish your draft, this workshop will provide the tools and strategies you need to create a standout personal statement.
Event Locator: 2025-AARZGW. Organization: CAREER SERVICES.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Wallace McCain Student Centre Room 288.
Muslim Prayers
Information Session
Weekly Jummah Prayers for Muslim Students and members of the Muslim Community. For info, contact muslimstudentsociety@mta.ca.
Event Locator: 2025-AARNNK. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care.
Friday, October 3, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Manning Multi-faith Room.
Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
Career Development
You need a professional resume and cover letter for internship and job applications, and this session will help you optimize these essential documents. Whether you have never written a resume or cover letter or are looking for tips to improve, this workshop is designed to help you understand the components of a resume and how to effectively target your resume and cover letter to engage employers. Bring a copy of your resume or cover letter to work on!
Event Locator: 2025-AARVXF. Organization: CAREER SERVICES.
Monday, October 6, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Crabtree Room M10.
Networking Like a Natural
Career Development
Do you find networking stressful or intimidating? You are not alone! Bring a friend, and join our Career Services Coordinator to learn how to network like a pro. We’ll explore the habits of successful networkers and give you some strategies to feel more confident. This is a great way to develop your skills and prepare to rock the Career Fair on Wednesday! .
Event Locator: 2025-AARZHB. Organization: CAREER SERVICES.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Wallace McCain Student Centre Room 288.
Drop-in Resume Review
Career Development
Drop by The Pond with a copy of your resume to have it reviewed for content, structure/format, and professionalism. We’re happy to help go through some tips to spruce it up for all your future job applications, or to have ready to go for the Career Fair on Wednesday, October 8th!
Organization: CAREER SERVICES. Event Locator: 2025-AARVXK.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Wallace McCain Student Centre The Pond.
Career Fair
Career Development
The Mount Allison Career Fair offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of employers and post-graduate institutions, no matter what degree program you're in. All students from all years/degree programs are encouraged to attend this annual fair to chat and learn more about summer, full-time and post-graduate opportunities! We look forward to welcoming employers to campus to connect with students. The fair is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 from 11am-3pm, and will take place on campus at Gracie's (Wallace McCain Student Centre, ground level).
Students: Registration is not required, please visit the fair at any time during the day from 11am-3pm!
Organization: CAREER SERVICES. Event Locator: 2025-AARLZJ.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Wallace McCain Student Centre Gracie's Cafe.
Pops Matinée Concert
Music
Performance by members of the Mount Allison Symphonic Band, featuring students, guests, faculty, and community members. Free to attend; all are welcome. For more information email music@mta.ca or call 506-364-2374.
Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2025-AARTDC.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Convocation Hall Auditorium, Convocation Hall Gold Room, Convocation Hall Stage, Convocation Hall Foyer.
LinkedIn Glow Up
Career Development
You might have a LinkedIn profile, but is it working for you? Time for a glow up!
LinkedIn isn’t just for CEOs and businesspeople, it’s an essential tool for networking and job searching, and is filled with resources for all stages of your career. The workshop will start with the basics of how to set up a profile that stands out, then will dive deeper into how to get the most out of LinkedIn as a student!
Event Locator: 2025-AARZGM. Organization: CAREER SERVICES.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Wallace McCain Student Centre Room 288.
ELCD Office Drop-in
Career Development
Come to the ELCD office in Room 203 for a treat, and chat with our Experiential Learning and Career Development team to wrap up Career Week. Ask questions, share your career concerns or grad school worries, and learn about all the resources we have to offer before the Reading Week break!
Organization: CAREER SERVICES. Event Locator: 2025-AARZHC.
Friday, October 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Muslim Prayers
Information Session
Weekly Jummah Prayers for Muslim Students and members of the Muslim Community. For info, contact muslimstudentsociety@mta.ca.
Event Locator: 2025-AARNNK. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care.
Friday, October 10, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Manning Multi-faith Room.
Symphonic Band Pops Concert
Music
Performance by members of the Mount Allison Symphonic Band, featuring students, guests, faculty, and community members. Free to attend; all are welcome. For more details, please call 506-364-2374 or email music@mta.ca.
Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2025-AARTDD.
Friday, October 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Convocation Hall Auditorium, Convocation Hall Gold Room, Convocation Hall Stage, Convocation Hall Foyer.
Research Q&A with ORS & FS
Information Session
Join staff from ORS and Financial Services for a 1 hour open Q&A on ROMEO, Self-Service, and other research administration processes. Learn tips and tricks and clarify software stumbling blocks to help better manage your research funding.
Event Locator: 2025-AARTMB. Organization: RESEARCH OFFICE.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Crabtree Auditorium.
Muslim Prayers
Information Session
Weekly Jummah Prayers for Muslim Students and members of the Muslim Community. For info, contact muslimstudentsociety@mta.ca.
Event Locator: 2025-AARNNK. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Manning Multi-faith Room.
Muslim Prayers
Information Session
Weekly Jummah Prayers for Muslim Students and members of the Muslim Community. For info, contact muslimstudentsociety@mta.ca.
Event Locator: 2025-AARNNK. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Manning Multi-faith Room.
ONLINE Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
Career Development
Please register for this ONLINE workshop by clicking this link.
You need a professional resume and cover letter for internship and job applications, and this session will help you optimize these essential documents. Whether you have never written a resume or cover letter or are looking for tips to improve, this workshop is designed to help you understand the components of a resume and how to effectively target your resume and cover letter to engage employers. Bring a copy of your resume or cover letter to work on!
Event Locator: 2025-AARZHD. Organization: CAREER SERVICES.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Muslim Prayers
Information Session
Weekly Jummah Prayers for Muslim Students and members of the Muslim Community. For info, contact muslimstudentsociety@mta.ca.
Event Locator: 2025-AARNNK. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care.
Friday, October 31, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Manning Multi-faith Room.
Muslim Prayers
Information Session
Weekly Jummah Prayers for Muslim Students and members of the Muslim Community. For info, contact muslimstudentsociety@mta.ca.
Event Locator: 2025-AARNNM. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Manning Multi-faith Room.