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Welcome When you first arrive at Mount Allison, you know this University is special. The charming campus tells a tale of rich history, with buildings that predate the turn of the century, antique books delicately bound, and stately portraits of past presidents and chancellors hanging in Convocation Hall. But Mount Allison also has its sights firmly set on the future. Underground, for example, the campus is connected by an intricate network of fibre-optic wiring, granting all on campus access to the Internet. Mount Allison was the first university in Canada to offer this access, and the University continues to embrace innovative technology in other new and exciting ways. Well-Rounded Students In
A Tight-Knit Community Mount Allison avidly supports the philosophy of developing the whole student that is intellectually, spiritually, socially, culturally and physically. As a result, it shapes leaders who are critical thinkers, problem solvers and creative participants in society. For this reason, our students agree that Mount Allison is more than a university...it’s a way of life. If there is one common thread to Mount Allison students, it is their academic strength and their propensity of leadership. Mount Allison has produced 41 Rhodes Scholars, more per capita than any other university in the Commonwealth. The University has also graduated a number of Rotary International Scholars, Commonwealth Scholars, and in 1997, one of the first winners of the Canadian Cambridge Scholarship. Many graduates have become preeminent in their endeavours. Notable alumni include: playwright John Gray; artists Alex Colville, and Mary and Christopher Pratt; former Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick Margaret McCain; and Imasco Chairman Purdy Crawford, who also serves as Chancellor of Mount Allison. The Faculty An Education Suited To
The 21st Century A Reputation For
Leadership Mount Allison boasts the oldest university art gallery in Canada; was the first to wire all of campus to the information highway; was the first to offer a Canadian Studies programme; and is a pioneer in the establishment of services for student with learning disabilities. In recent years, it has consistently been ranked the number-one undergraduate university in Canada by Maclean’s magazine. Financial stability, a high- calibre faculty, and outstanding students are among the reasons why.
Historical Sketch In June 1839, Sackville merchant Charles Frederick Allison proposed to the Wesleyan Methodists that a school of elementary and high learning be built. His offer to purchase a site in Sackville, to erect a suitable building for an academy, and to contribute operating funds of 100 pounds a year for 10 years was accepted. The formal opening of the Mount Allison Academy for boys took place in 1843. In 1854, a branch institution for girls, known as the Ladies College, opened to complement the Wesleyan Academy for boys. In July 1862, the degree-granting Mount Allison College was organized. The first two students graduated in May 1863. For nearly a century, Mount Allison functioned as three distinct, mutually enriching parts: the College proper, the Boys’ Academy and the Ladies College. The closure of the School for Girls in 1946, and the Academy in 1953, coincided with a period of expansion and provided much-needed space. In 1958, the beginning of a period of construction and acquisition of buildings eased the strain of overcrowding. At this time, it was decided to reaffirm the traditional aim of providing a high-quality undergraduate liberal arts education, along with continuing to offer professional programs in already-established fields. Mount Allison has a long and proud tradition, and part of that tradition has been the ability to evolve and to adapt to new and changing demands. It is very much a university of the 1990s, while remaining the direct and recognizable descendant of the first Wesleyan Academy of 1843. One Of The Most Beautiful
Campuses in Canada The campus encompasses about 76 acres, 45 buildings and one million square feet of assignable space. The tree and shrub count is about 1,100, giving the campus a tranquil, park-like setting. The physical surroundings are enhanced even further by the Swan Pond, a symbol of Mount Allison since its introduction in 1901. It has traditionally been the site of picnics, cultural events, orientation activities and wintertime skating. The past few years have witnessed a number of improvements to the facilities. Almost $25 million was spent on much-needed repairs to buildings and grounds, including residences. A three-phase project to upgrade the underground steam and electrical tunnels was completed, and the University seized this opportunity to spruce up the landscaping, particularly in the heart of the campus. Improvements continue to take place to enhance the learning environment. For example, the opening of the Dr. Y.S. Wu Teaching Centre in 1996 provides faculty and students with state-of-the- art facilities for teaching and learning. Unlike some other institutions, this University has never moved from its original campus; it has expanded in area, but is still centred on that rise of ground named Mount Allison after the founder. The traditional use of red and grey local sandstone, plus continual efforts to beautify and upgrade facilities, offers a setting that honours the past, yet embraces the future. UNIVERSITY CHANCELLORS UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS
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