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AcadiaTV Feature: Acadia Athletics Excellence

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:17:00 -0300

Meet Acadia University's student-athletes and the community that supports them, and learn more about Acadia's tradition of excellence.

Acadia University gets infrastructure boost

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:41:00 -0300

The Province of Nova Scotia has unveiled two projects that will help Acadia University become more energy efficient and reduce costs. The $3.4 million investment will bring compressed natural gas, a cleaner energy source than oil, to the university, and the other project will improve Acadia's steam distribution system. Provincial News Release.

Ivany on Acadia’s place in Canada

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:21:00 -0300

Acadia University President Ray Ivany challenges claims that all Canadian universities are alike. He says Acadia’s unique offerings prepare students for a complex world; a preparation that is essential for Canada's prosperity. Watch the video, courtesy of the Canadian Club of Toronto.

Exercising options in diabetes care

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:36:00 -0300

For people with diabetes, exercise is vital, yet many struggle to achieve the level they need. A new resource developed by Dr. Chris Shields and his colleagues has become a cornerstone of diabetes care in Canada.

Acadia Athletics celebrates 2012-13 season

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:31:00 -0300

Acadia's Varsity Athletics celebrated the conclusion of the 2012-13 season at the annual Fred Kelly Awards Banquet.

Researching biodiversity hotspots

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:39:00 -0300

Acadia researcher Dr. Mark Mallory is working on biodiversity research in "hotspots" in Nunavut.

Nova Scotia student startup gets $1.1 million investment

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:28:00 -0300

An Acadia computer science student, Daniel Allen, is a co-founder of LeadSift, a software that combs through social media to generate sales leads. Maclean's.ca report.

ECMA win for Acadia composer

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:04:00 -0300

Juno Award-winning associate professor of music, Derek Charke, adds an East Coast Music Award to his accomplishments for “Classical Composition of the Year.”

Hockey Axemen honoured at CIS

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:49:00 -0300

The Acadia Axemen hockey team had three players honoured at the CIS Men's Hockey Awards.

Acadia names 2013 Sports Hall of Fame inductees

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:17:00 -0300

An eclectic mix of athletes and builders will be inducted into the Acadia Sports Hall of Fame this October.

Acadia student receives Frank H Sobey Excellence in Business Studies Award

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:30:00 -0300

Kate MacKenzie, a fourth-year marketing Business Administration student at Acadia, is one of six Atlantic Canadian students to win the $15,000 award.

Enactus Acadia has strong showing at regionals

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:18:00 -0400

Student team, Enactus Acadia, and Acadia student entrepreneur, Michael Craig, had strong showings at 2013 Enactus Canada Regional Championships this March.

AcadiaTV earns international recognition

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:03:00 -0400

Acadia has won an award of merit in the 28th Annual Educational Advertising Awards for its online television channel, AcadiaTV.

Tracking songbirds in flight

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:20:00 -0400

Acadia team takes an innovative lead in the largest study ever undertaken into bird migration in Canada.

Student entrepreneur named provincial champion

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:43:00 -0400

Michael Craig, owner of Roxbur Ski and Snowboard Club and full-time student at Acadia, has been named Nova Scotia’s 2013 Student Entrepreneur Provincial Champion. Enactus report.

President Ivany appointed to national council

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:07:00 -0400

Acadia's president and vice-chancellor has been appointed to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.- Canada News Centre report.

New Partnership Makes Music

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:39:00 -0400

A newly-awarded Engage Grant will connect Acadia expertise and a Nova Scotia company to deliver music effects anywhere, any time on handheld devices.

Acadia Receives Workplace Award

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:08:00 -0400

Acadia University has received the Canada's Healthy Workplace Month Best Practice Award for a Human Resources initiative designed to create a safe and healthy workplace.

Acadia Alumni Earn Prestigious FCA and CA Designations

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:45:00 -0400

Seven Acadia alumni have received their CA designation just as two others, Paul Jewer ('94) and Greg Simpson ('93), reached the top of their profession.

Robotics teaches youth about science

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:14:00 -0400

Youth from across Nova Scotia will be on a mission February 2 at Acadia University as they compete to design and program robots for special missions.

A winter celebration of new music

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:28:00 -0400

Shattering the Silence New Music Festival is five days of concerts, lectures, and master classes featuring student, faculty and guest artists. Herald report.

Synchronized skating club a team-building exercise

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:01:00 -0400

Acadia's student-run synchronized skating club brings together skaters and friends. NovaNewsNow.com

AcadiaTV Feature: Students share great food with community

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:03:00 -0400

A student-driven initiative is focused on sharing meals with the Acadia community. AcadiaTV feature.

Robotics urged in school curriculum

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:37:00 -0400

First Lego League organizers at Acadia University say the program inspires confidence in kids. Herald report.

Acadia hosts notable researcher on African Nova Scotians

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:57:00 -0400

Acadia's Winter Term features Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard as a Harrison McCain Foundation Visiting Scholar