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Colouring Meditation

Arts/Entertainment Come colour with us, take your mind off school work and what else occupies your mind. Settle into the meditative practice of colouring, chat with others and create beauty. Supplies are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Open to all members of the MtA community from all spiritual, secular and philosophical backgrounds! Event Locator: 2024-AAQWFX. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care. Thursday, March 28, 2024, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. Chapel Sanctuary.

McKiel English Lecture

Lecture/Guest Speaker The Annual English McKiel Lecture will be held on Thursday, March 28 with our ninth scholarship recipient, Anne Lautenschlager.  Owens Art Gallery, 5:00 - 6:00 pm, Refreshments 4:30 pm.  All welcome. Organization: ENGLISH DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2024-AAQVHW. Thursday, March 28, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Owens Art Gallery Foyer.

Anna Gagné Student Recital

Music Student Recital: Anna Gagné flute, with James Coghlin, piano. Admission is free; all are welcome. For more information call 506-364-2374 or email music@mta.ca. Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2024-AAQWGX. Saturday, March 30, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium.

Study Jam

Career Development Looking for a quiet space to study? Need some study discipline? Do you study better when other students are around? Looking for snack while you study? Then check out the Study Jam! All MtA students welcome! For more info, contact Upendra spcareintern@mta.ca. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care. Event Locator: 2024-AAQTRF. Monday, April 1, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Manning Multi-faith Room.

Chamber Music Collegium

Music Chamber Music Collegium: Performances by student chamber ensembles, including the Mount Allison Jazz Combo and Saxophone Quartet. Admission is free; all are welcome. For more information call 506-364-2374 or email music@mta.ca. Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2024-AAQTSQ. Monday, April 1, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium.

Rainbow Coloured Glasses

Arts/Entertainment "Rainbow Coloured Glasses" brings to light the lived experiences of queer people through queer phenomenology. The lived experience is often overlooked within contemporary art, Queer people are faced with an expectation to create art based on their bodies and their traumas. With this exhibition, the narrative will be flipped. Staying away from the body, the goal is to express queerness through everyday lived experiences, giving the world of contemporary art a new outlook on how queerness can be shown. By showcasing "Rainbow Coloured Glasses" in the chapel, the intention is to take a space of faith that can be seen as not welcoming to queerness and rework it into a place that displays queerness in positivity and acceptance. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care. Event Locator: 2024-AAQWVQ. Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Chapel Sanctuary.

Crafternoons

Arts/Entertainment Crafternoons- a craft drop-in session for all students, faculty and staff. Bring a portable projects to work on, such as knitting, sewing, mending, colouring, sketching, beading, felting or others. Some very limited supplies are available. Drop in for as long as you can. Stay for the conversation and inspiration. Feel free to bring your lunch. Microwave and kettle available. More info: ehummel@mta.ca. Event Locator: 2023-AAQRWG. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care. Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Manning Multi-faith Room.

Rainbow Coloured Glasses

Arts/Entertainment "Rainbow Coloured Glasses" brings to light the lived experiences of queer people through queer phenomenology. The lived experience is often overlooked within contemporary art, Queer people are faced with an expectation to create art based on their bodies and their traumas. With this exhibition, the narrative will be flipped. Staying away from the body, the goal is to express queerness through everyday lived experiences, giving the world of contemporary art a new outlook on how queerness can be shown. By showcasing "Rainbow Coloured Glasses" in the chapel, the intention is to take a space of faith that can be seen as not welcoming to queerness and rework it into a place that displays queerness in positivity and acceptance. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care. Event Locator: 2024-AAQWVQ. Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Chapel Sanctuary.

Collegium Musicum

Music Performances by students in the Bachelor of Music program. Admission is free; all are welcome. For more information call 506-364-2374 or email music@mta.ca. Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2023-AAQHHA. Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium.

Rainbow Coloured Glasses

Arts/Entertainment "Rainbow Coloured Glasses" brings to light the lived experiences of queer people through queer phenomenology. The lived experience is often overlooked within contemporary art, Queer people are faced with an expectation to create art based on their bodies and their traumas. With this exhibition, the narrative will be flipped. Staying away from the body, the goal is to express queerness through everyday lived experiences, giving the world of contemporary art a new outlook on how queerness can be shown. By showcasing "Rainbow Coloured Glasses" in the chapel, the intention is to take a space of faith that can be seen as not welcoming to queerness and rework it into a place that displays queerness in positivity and acceptance. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care. Event Locator: 2024-AAQWVQ. Thursday, April 4, 2024, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Chapel Sanctuary.

Chamber Orchestra Recital

Music Mount Allison Chamber Orchestra, directed by Prof. James Kalyn, presents music from the concert hall and the theatre, including works by Anthony Genge and selections from Guys and Dolls. Admission is free; all are welcome. For more information call 506-364-2374 or email music@mta.ca.   . Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2023-AAQHHQ. Thursday, April 4, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium.

Rainbow Coloured Glasses

Arts/Entertainment "Rainbow Coloured Glasses" brings to light the lived experiences of queer people through queer phenomenology. The lived experience is often overlooked within contemporary art, Queer people are faced with an expectation to create art based on their bodies and their traumas. With this exhibition, the narrative will be flipped. Staying away from the body, the goal is to express queerness through everyday lived experiences, giving the world of contemporary art a new outlook on how queerness can be shown. By showcasing "Rainbow Coloured Glasses" in the chapel, the intention is to take a space of faith that can be seen as not welcoming to queerness and rework it into a place that displays queerness in positivity and acceptance. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care. Event Locator: 2024-AAQWVQ. Friday, April 5, 2024, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Chapel Sanctuary.

Symphonic Band Recital

Music “Through the ears of others.” The Mount Allison Symphonic Band, directed by Prof. James Kalyn, presents music by composers exploring and celebrating the cultures of other lands. Including John Chance’s Variations on a Korean Folk Song, James G. Code’s Tisquantum, and La Fiesta Mexicana of H. Owen Reed. Admission is free; all are welcome. For more information call 506-364-2374 or email music@mta.ca. . Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2023-AAQHHR. Friday, April 5, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Convocation Hall Auditorium, Convocation Hall Gold Room, Convocation Hall Stage, Convocation Hall Foyer.

The Yellow Wallpaper

Drama/Theatre The Yellow Wallpaper by Darcy Worth & play readings by Maika Branch and Sarah Tardif, A night of student work is happening on April 5 & 6 at 7:30PM in the Motyer Fancy Theatre. Come see the Drama & Screen Studies Program's first-ever short film, The Yellow Wallpaper, and play readings by students Maika Branch and Sarah Tardif. Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the- yellow-wallpaper-tickets- 858990342237?aff=oddtdtcreator, . Event Locator: 2024-AAQXLR. Organization: DRAMA DEPARTMENT. Friday, April 5, 2024, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts Motyer-Fancy Theatre, Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts Foyer.

Rainbow Coloured Glasses

Arts/Entertainment "Rainbow Coloured Glasses" brings to light the lived experiences of queer people through queer phenomenology. The lived experience is often overlooked within contemporary art, Queer people are faced with an expectation to create art based on their bodies and their traumas. With this exhibition, the narrative will be flipped. Staying away from the body, the goal is to express queerness through everyday lived experiences, giving the world of contemporary art a new outlook on how queerness can be shown. By showcasing "Rainbow Coloured Glasses" in the chapel, the intention is to take a space of faith that can be seen as not welcoming to queerness and rework it into a place that displays queerness in positivity and acceptance. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care. Event Locator: 2024-AAQWVQ. Saturday, April 6, 2024, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Chapel Sanctuary.

Emma Poulsen, Lilian Alexander Recital

Music Student Recital: Emma Poulsen, voice, with Jennie Del Motte, piano, and Lilian Alexander, voice, with Kathleen Desmond, piano. Admission is free; all are welcome. For more information call 506-364-2374 or email music@mta.ca. Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2024-AAQWGZ. Saturday, April 6, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium.

Amelia Hurst Student Recital

Music Student Recital: Amelia Hurst, clarinet, with James Coghlin, piano, and guest performers. Admission is free; all are welcome. For more information call 506-364-2374 or email music@mta.ca. Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2024-AAQWHA. Saturday, April 6, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium.

The Yellow Wallpaper

Drama/Theatre The Yellow Wallpaper by Darcy Worth & play readings by Maika Branch and Sarah Tardif, A night of student work is happening on April 5 & 6 at 7:30PM in the Motyer Fancy Theatre. Come see the Drama & Screen Studies Program's first-ever short film, The Yellow Wallpaper, and play readings by students Maika Branch and Sarah Tardif. Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the- yellow-wallpaper-tickets- 858990342237?aff=oddtdtcreator, . Event Locator: 2024-AAQXLR. Organization: DRAMA DEPARTMENT. Saturday, April 6, 2024, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts Motyer-Fancy Theatre, Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts Foyer.

Rainbow Coloured Glasses

Arts/Entertainment "Rainbow Coloured Glasses" brings to light the lived experiences of queer people through queer phenomenology. The lived experience is often overlooked within contemporary art, Queer people are faced with an expectation to create art based on their bodies and their traumas. With this exhibition, the narrative will be flipped. Staying away from the body, the goal is to express queerness through everyday lived experiences, giving the world of contemporary art a new outlook on how queerness can be shown. By showcasing "Rainbow Coloured Glasses" in the chapel, the intention is to take a space of faith that can be seen as not welcoming to queerness and rework it into a place that displays queerness in positivity and acceptance. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care. Event Locator: 2024-AAQWVQ. Sunday, April 7, 2024, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Chapel Sanctuary.

Choral Ensembles Recital

Music “Birdsong.” Join the Mount Allison Choral Society and Elliott Chorale as they finish the season with a concert of music inspired by birdsong. Admission is free; all are welcome. For more information call 506-364-2374 or email music@mta.ca. Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2023-AAQHNH. Sunday, April 7, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium.

Rainbow Coloured Glasses

Arts/Entertainment "Rainbow Coloured Glasses" brings to light the lived experiences of queer people through queer phenomenology. The lived experience is often overlooked within contemporary art, Queer people are faced with an expectation to create art based on their bodies and their traumas. With this exhibition, the narrative will be flipped. Staying away from the body, the goal is to express queerness through everyday lived experiences, giving the world of contemporary art a new outlook on how queerness can be shown. By showcasing "Rainbow Coloured Glasses" in the chapel, the intention is to take a space of faith that can be seen as not welcoming to queerness and rework it into a place that displays queerness in positivity and acceptance. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care. Event Locator: 2024-AAQWVQ. Monday, April 8, 2024, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Chapel Sanctuary.

Solar Eclipse

Information Session The Mount Allison Observatory will be open (weather permitting) for the solar eclipse!  We will have our telescopes set up with solar filters, and have eclipse glasses to hand out (first come first served).  The eclipse starts around 3:30pm, and reaches it's peak around 4:30pm.  Check our website at mta.ca/mago for confirmation the day of. Organization: PHYSICS DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2024-AAQXKN. Monday, April 8, 2024, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Study Jam

Career Development Looking for a quiet space to study? Need some study discipline? Do you study better when other students are around? Looking for snack while you study? Then check out the Study Jam! All MtA students welcome! For more info, contact Upendra spcareintern@mta.ca. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care. Event Locator: 2024-AAQTRF. Monday, April 8, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Manning Multi-faith Room.

New Music @ Mount Allison

Music Presenting brand-new compositions by Mount Allison student composers, performed by students and guests. Admission is free; all are welcome. For more information call 506-364-2374 or email music@mta.ca. Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2023-AAQHJA. Monday, April 8, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium.

Crafternoons

Arts/Entertainment Crafternoons- a craft drop-in session for all students, faculty and staff. Bring a portable projects to work on, such as knitting, sewing, mending, colouring, sketching, beading, felting or others. Some very limited supplies are available. Drop in for as long as you can. Stay for the conversation and inspiration. Feel free to bring your lunch. Microwave and kettle available. More info: ehummel@mta.ca. Event Locator: 2023-AAQRWG. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care. Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Manning Multi-faith Room.

A Moment for Peace

Information Session Take a moment every week to pause, reflect and give voice to those things that keep you up at night in an environment where we seek kindness and compassion. Open to all members of the MtA community of all spiritual, religious and secular path. For more info, contact spiritualcare@mta.ca. Event Locator: 2024-AAQSKH. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM. Chapel Sanctuary.

Colouring Meditation

Arts/Entertainment Come colour with us, take your mind off school work and what else occupies your mind. Settle into the meditative practice of colouring, chat with others and create beauty. Supplies are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Open to all members of the MtA community from all spiritual, secular and philosophical backgrounds! Event Locator: 2024-AAQWFX. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care. Thursday, April 11, 2024, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. Chapel Sanctuary.

Student Recital - Emma Yee

Music Student Recital: Emma Yee, voice, with Jennie Del Motte, piano. Admission is free; all are welcome. For more information call (506) 364-2374 or email music@mta.ca. Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2024-AAQVZP. Sunday, April 14, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium.

Study Jam

Career Development Looking for a quiet space to study? Need some study discipline? Do you study better when other students are around? Looking for snack while you study? Then check out the Study Jam! All MtA students welcome! For more info, contact Upendra spcareintern@mta.ca. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care. Event Locator: 2024-AAQTRF. Monday, April 15, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Manning Multi-faith Room.

Neurodiversity: An introduction

Information Session Please join People & Culture for this CCDI Webinar, followed by a discussion.  From CCDI:  Neurodiversity is a biological fact. It influences the way an individual thinks, learns, interacts and perceives the world. This webinar offers an introduction to what neurodiversity is, evolving terminology, and how we can embrace neurodiversity in the workplace.   Audience/Level: This is a beginner level webinar for those eager to learn more about neurodiversity in the workplace. . Organization: HUMAN RESOURCES. Event Locator: 2024-AAQVWR. Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Wallace McCain Student Centre Room 125.

Competition Policy Workshop

Career Development Economics Workshop: Thinking About Competition Policy, 1:30pm to 5:30pm, 1/ "Recent and Proposed Amendments to the Canadian Competition Act" -- Matthew Chiasson, Senior Policy Advisor, Bureau of Competition Policy, 2/ "Competition and Productivity Growth in Canada" -- Nelson Paterson, Director General, Economic Studies & Policy Analysis, Finance Canada, 3/ "Tacitly Negotiating Collusion: A Study in Retail Gasoline" -- David Byrne, Professor of Economics, Melbourne University. Organization: ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2024-AAQXCK. Thursday, May 9, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Avard Dixon Room 120.

Alumni Chapel Celebration

Music A celebration for Alumni/ae and the MtA Community in song, prayer, sacred text and reflection.A time of thanksgiving for what has been and a time to look forward in hope. The celebration will be in the Christian framework, and people of all spiritual, philosophical and secular paths are welcome! Info: Rev. Ellie Hummel, Multi-faith Chaplain and Spiritual Care Ambassador ehummel@mta.ca, Mount Allison Chapel, May 12: 11:00am to 12:00pm. Event Locator: 2024-AAQWFB. Organization: MtA Spiritual Care. Sunday, May 12, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Convocation Weekend Recital

Music Convocation Weekend Recital. Performances by students of the Department of Music. Admission is free; all are welcome. For more information call 506-364-2374 or email music@mta.ca. Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2023-AAQHJB. Sunday, May 12, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium.

School Visit

Career Development Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Event Locator: 2024-AAQTSJ. Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Conservatory of Music Band Rehearsal 004, Conservatory of Music Choral Room 204.

CCDI Webinar: 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion

Information Session Join People & Culture for this CCDI Webinar with a discussion to follow.   From CCDI:  2SLGBTQI+ experiences have been at the core of diversity, equity, and inclusion conversations for a while. There’s still a lot of work to be done to promote efficient workplace inclusion. Queerphobia still exists and a deficient sexuality education reinforces a hegemonic, colonial, and binary misunderstanding of Sexual Orientations, Gender Identities and Expressions. This webinar we will talk about how to navigate inclusion for the 2SLGBTQI+ community in the workplace and beyond. Audience/Level:This is an intermediate level webinar for those wishing to learn more about supporting 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion. Organization: HUMAN RESOURCES. Event Locator: 2024-AAQVWS. Thursday, June 13, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Wallace McCain Student Centre Room 125.