by Lohnes, Grant
by Lohnes, Grant
Axewomen Rugby's Grace Pinch makes Olympic talent search final
Grace Pinch of the Acadia women's rugby team has been named a finalist in the Canadian Olympic Committee's annual, cross-country talent search: RBC Training Ground.
Over the past several months more than 4,000 athletes from a wide range of sports participated, performing core speed, strength, power, and endurance tests for review by talent scouts from eight different Olympic sports. The top 100 deemed to have great Olympic potential, including Pinch, will now compete in the RBC Training Ground national final, with the chance of being one of 30 athletes to earn funding and an accelerated path to the Olympics.
by Lohnes, Grant
Henry Demone takes the helm of Acadia’s Board of Governors
At its annual fall meeting, Acadia University’s governing board elected Henry Demone (’76) as Chair. Formerly Board Secretary, Demone joined Acadia’s Board in October 2012 and succeeds John Rogers (’79) who began his term as Board Chair in October 2016.
“Your alma mater has a big impact on your life – what you learn, the people you meet, how you grow in those years. Universities like Acadia are an important part of people’s formative years. I am pleased to take on this new role because it is crucial for Acadia to remain strong and healthy for future generations,” says Demone, who specializes in helping organizations thrive.
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by Lohnes, Grant
Acadia VP Chris Callbeck to lead Canadian University Association of Business Officers
Chris Callbeck, Vice-President, Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer at Acadia University, will serve as the Canadian University Association of Business Officers (CAUBO) President.
Founded in 1937, CAUBO is a non-profit professional organization representing the chief administrative and financial officers at over 100 universities and affiliated colleges in Canada.
Read more … Acadia VP Chris Callbeck to lead Canadian University Association of Business Officers
by Lohnes, Grant
Newsletter: Truth Before Reconciliation
Read our latest newsletter for videos and photos from a five-day Mawio'mi that began on The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, updates on campus events and COVID-19, and Acadia University students and faculty in the news.
by Lohnes, Grant
Jonathon Fowles shines light on physical activity counselling
Nova Scotia Health profiles affiliate scientist Dr. Jonathon Fowles of Acadia's School of Kinesiology. Dr. Fowles leads a provincial Exercise is Medicine initiative to help support physical activity counselling in health care and create supports for exercise prescription and referral in communities. His work in developing exercise regimens to improve the lives of diabetes patients is also lauded.
by Lohnes, Grant
Psychologist Joseph Hayes explains vaccine hesitancy and changing attitudes
Acadia's Dr. Joseph Hayes spoke with CBC Information Morning to discuss the psychology behind vaccine hesitancy and how we can encourage reluctant people to choose to be vaccinated. Read the transcript or listen to the segment here.
by Patstone, Nathan
Acadia Announces 2021 Arthur L. Irving Undergraduate Scholars
The Arthur L. Irving Scholars for 2021 are Annelies Yates (Biology) and Abby Falkenham (Engineering). The Arthur L. Irving Family Scholarships in Environmental Study are among the most prestigious awards in Canada, offering financial assistance as well as mentorship and research project options.
by Lohnes, Grant
Newsletter: Welcome home to campus!
Read our latest newsletter for a special welcome message from President Ricketts, information on upcoming COVID-19 testing and vaccine clinics, an introduction to new Black Student Success Navigator Janique Ellis Panza, and more.