by Turner, Sherri
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Dr. Nelson O’Driscoll Wins Prestigious Visionary Award
Dr. O’Driscoll has been presented with a Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment 2022 Visionary Award. This award annually recognizes up to two individuals, businesses or organizations that border the Gulf of Maine. The Visionary Award recognizes “innovation, creativity, and commitment to protecting the marine environment”.
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EduNova to launch new Post-Graduation Immigration Support Program
EduNova is pleased to announce the launch of a new Post-Graduation Immigration Support Pilot Program in Nova Scotia. The program, which is the first provincially funded initiative of its kind in Nova Scotia, aims to support and retain international graduates by providing detailed information on immigration pathway programs via a new iCent app and personalized immigration coaching post-graduation.
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Long-term care residents get protein-infused ice cream thanks to Acadia research
CBC Nova Scotia reports on a clever new twist on ice cream that will make it easier for residents of long-term care homes, many of whom have difficulty swallowing, to get essential nutrients they need.
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Not "for the faint of heart or the weak in the nose": researching brain worms
CBC Nova Scotia profiles the work of Acadia Biology student Willow Bennett. Willow is conducting the first survey of brain worms in Nova Scotia's white-tailed deer population in decades, with the hope of developing insights that can help protect the dwindling population of mainland moose.
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Acadia sets new mask protocols for fall 2022
Acadia University has announced new health and safety protocols related to COVID-19 and its variants that will take effect on September 1, ahead of students arriving on campus for the fall term.
The University will continue enhanced cleaning and air quality measures and follow a new masking protocol until at least the Thanksgiving weekend, when the protocol will be reassessed.
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Arbitrator shares decision with Acadia and Faculty Association
The binding interest arbitration process between Acadia University and the Acadia University Faculty Association (AUFA) that began on March 1, 2022, concluded with arbitrator William Kaplan's decision. The 12-page award document, which addresses outstanding issues not resolved in collective bargaining, was shared with both parties on July 29, 2022.
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by Turner, Sherri
National Black Canadians Summit offers exciting opportunity for Acadia community
A contingency of Acadia students, faculty, and staff will be among more than 1,000 people attending the National Black Canadians Summit this weekend in Halifax. The gathering is a national dialogue about the Black experience and how to deconstruct racial discrimination in Canada.
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Request for Indigenous Artists
Acadia University is inviting Indigenous artists to submit proposals for a logo treatment development for our Indigenous Centre, Welkaqnik. This logo will honour Acadia University’s place in Mi’kma’ki, Indigenous students, and alumni.