Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Vinny and the Plant Campers are kicking off this special season and saying it with PRIDE!

Follow along on Friday to see how they’ve joined in the celebration so far 🌱 🏕️ 🌈

05/29/2026

In 1875, Grace Annie Lockhart shattered barriers as the first woman in the British Empire to earn a university degree, a Bachelor of Science from Mount Allison Wesleyan College, and set a powerful precedent for women’s education across the Commonwealth.

To honour her trailblazing spirit, Grace Annie Lockhart Sesquicentennial Pins were presented during Convocation & Reunion Weekend, recognizing women alumnae who embody leadership, innovation, service, and community impact. The ceremony brought together students, faculty, and alumni to mark 150 years of her enduring influence, spotlighting extraordinary women, from pioneering scientists and social advocates to artists and public leaders.

Plant Summer Camp seconds the words of Mount Allison President Dr. Ian Sutherland: “Grace Annie Lockhart’s historic achievement did not happen in Oxford, London, Toronto, or Ottawa: it happened in Sackville, New Brunswick. In the 150 years since, women from Mount Allison have continued to shape history and change the world.”

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05/27/2026

Vinny recently got dressed in his Sunday best for a very special occasion.

Follow along on Friday to see what had Plant Summer Camp so excited, we were on PINS… and needles! 🪴 🏕️ 🌱

05/22/2026

Feeling a bit like a lost seed this week ~ where was PSC?? They’ve been in the shadows too, as R.P. Bell was getting some sprucing up. Poor Vinny had to keep his eyes peeled on the plant campers in the dark and without his rooted support staff!

We’ll see you next week for more illuminating adventures 🌱 🏕️ 🪴

05/21/2026

The RP Bell Library will be closed from 12:00pm today (May 21st) through end-of-day Sunday (May 24th).

We will reopen with our regular summer hours (8:30am - 4:00 on Monday, May 25th.

As always, our electronic resources and services are available on our website: libraryguides.mta.ca.

05/20/2026

Good news! R.P Bell Library reopens tomorrow and we begin summer hours.☀️📚
Thank you for your patience during the power outage closure, and we look forward to seeing you back at the library!

Our online resources are available on our website 24/7
https://libraryguides.mta.ca/main

05/15/2026

“Florals for spring? Groundbreaking.”
Academic regalia for Convocation 2026? …. ICONIC🎓!!

This week Vinny dug into the latest couture in the procession, to ask “What are you wearing?”… and did they ever understand the assignment!

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05/13/2026

This week, Vinny walked a different kind of red carpet (than the one at RPB) to check out this season’s blossoming academic couture.

Tune in on Friday to see all the pomp and circumstance. 🌱 🏕️ 🪴