Worldwide effort, Wolfville woman, help Haiti
A graduate of Acadia who now teaches at the American University of Iraq (Sulaimani campus) has initiated Haiti relief efforts there - an outreach first for the university. Reported in NovaNewsNow.com.
by Noiles, Jodie
by Noiles, Jodie
Survey examines stress, burnout in doctors
Dr. Michael Leiter, a professor of psychology at Acadia University, explains a "crisis of values" and a lack of balance between work and life is a prescription for burnout for Canada's doctors. Reported in the Leader-Post.
by Noiles, Jodie
Acadia Exchange Program Expands Down Under
Acadia University has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Newcastle, Australia, which will expand Acadia’s existing Study Abroad Exchange Program to 15 premier institutions in Europe, Australia, Caribbean, Asia, and more than two dozen institutions in the United States.
by Noiles, Jodie
Legacies of African N.S. women highlight February events
The Feb. 5 Valley launch of African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia included a tribute to “the unsung matriarchs” of African Nova Scotian communities and the second annual quizbowl event. Reported in The Kings County Register.
by Noiles, Jodie
New Music Festival features eclectic lineup
Button up your overcoat. Canada's Arctic takes centre stage at this year's Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra New Music Festival. The event features Acadia professor Derek Charke. Reported in the Winnipeg Free Press.
by Noiles, Jodie
Blanding's turtle rescue efforts continue
The latest effort to save the Blanding's turtle, an endangered species in Nova Scotia, began Tuesday at Acadia University in Wolfville. Reported by CBC.
by Noiles, Jodie
One man, 3 goals, 6 seconds!
Later this month, Connie MacNeil will mark the 60th anniversary of his improbable goal-scoring feat. Reported in the Chronicle-Herald.
by Noiles, Jodie
Learning a lifelong endeavour
Learning doesn’t have to end after post-secondary education. Reported in the Chronicle-Herald.
by Noiles, Jodie
Cameron, Ham, Narcisse, Payton among football Hall inductees
Four players who left their mark on the Canadian Football League were named Tuesday as the latest inductees into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Reported in the National Post.
by Noiles, Jodie
Teams of students gather for battle of the robots
More than 40 teams of Nova Scotia students converged on Acadia University in Wolfville on Saturday to compete in two robotics competitions. Reported in the Chronicle-Herald.