Acadia University - Pre-2024 News Archive

2022-10-13 11:08 by Lohnes, Grant

Homecoming is a time to celebrate, officially

Acadia and StFX universities, the towns of Wolfville and Antigonish, and the Students’ Unions at both schools are working together to ensure Homecoming 2022 is safe for graduates, students, and citizens in both communities. These six partners have worked hard to offer excellent events for all to enjoy.

Set for October 13-16, with events organized by representatives from Alumni, Student Life, Varsity Athletics, and the Student Unions, Homecoming plans also include operational protocols to promote inclusive, positive, respectful, and safe celebrations.

2022-10-06 12:08 by Lohnes, Grant

Acadia extends mask mandate for fall term

Acadia University and K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre announce Arthur L. Irving Scholarship recipients

Video - Students Welcomed to Wolfville with Street Fair

2022-09-26 12:40 by Turner, Sherri

Acadia offers learning moments to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Acadia University will mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by offering learning opportunities during the week leading up to September 30, 2022, when the campus will close. This year, the federal statutory day commemorates the lived experience of residential school Survivors and the lasting impact on Indigenous communities.

“September 30th is a day of remembrance of our children who were stolen and never came home,” says Darlene Peters Copeland, the Indigenous Student Advisor at Acadia University. “It’s a day to take time to learn about those horrors of residential ‘schools. It’s a day to try to understand the ongoing intergenerational trauma of residential ‘school’ Survivors, their families, and their communities coast-to-coast-to-coast. Every Child Matters.”

2022-09-23 09:13 by Lohnes, Grant

Acadia named the first Organic Campus in Canada

Acadia University is the first in Canada to achieve an Organic Campus designation from the Canada Organic Trade Association. The certification was awarded during Organic Week activities held at the University, located in Mi’kma’ki, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, from September 12-18, 2022.

“Acadia students are globally minded and discriminating about the food we serve on campus," said Dr. Peter Ricketts, Acadia's President and Vice-Chancellor. "This designation recognizes our commitment to them and high standards for optimizing health and sustainability in food services.”

2022-09-14 10:56 by Lohnes, Grant

Acadia will close September 19 to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Acadia University will recognize Monday, September 19, 2022, as a campus holiday in honour of the funeral service of Canada’s Head of State, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

When the campus is closed, all facilities are closed, and scheduled activities are cancelled (including external bookings). Acadia’s residence buildings and Wheelock Dining Hall will remain open. Only essential employees are required on-site during the campus closure, as determined by operational needs.

2022-09-13 12:14 by Turner, Sherri

Dr. Sandra Barr wins prestigious Bancroft Award

2022-09-09 13:55 by Lohnes, Grant

Laura Karpov smiles with her parents, younger brother, and Acadia President Peter Ricketts on a sunny day in front of the Eaton House residence entrance.

Student displaced by war, welcomed to Acadia

Laura Karpov is a Ukrainian student who has been displaced by war and is starting her academic journey in Nova Scotia this fall. She was chosen as the recipient of Acadia University’s Formuziewich Bursary for Ukrainian Students. The bursary will help cover her tuition, residence, and meal plan fees through the duration of her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology.

2022-09-09 08:49 by Lohnes, Grant

"Acadia University masters students Kristine Hanifen and Jessie Wilson at their post on the Polar Prince where they will be counting seabirds." Photo by Aaron Beswick of Saltwire.

Acadia master's students join Bay of Fundy conservation expedition

Acadia students Jessie Wilson and Kristine Hanifen are joining indigenous peoples, artists, fishermen, musicians, and marine industry representatives aboard former coast guard icebreaker CCGS Sir Humphrey Gilbert for Ocean Conservation Expedition 2022, centered on the Bay of Fundy. Wilson and Hanifen will identify, catalog, and count seabirds for the Eastern Canada Seabirds at Sea survey.