by Lohnes, Grant
Acadia University student Debra Toney is this year’s recipient of the Nova Scotia Council of the Federation Literacy Award in recognition of her strength, resilience, and dedication to improving her literacy.
by Lohnes, Grant
Acadia University, the Acadia Students’ Union (ASU), and the Town of Wolfville are working together to welcome students to the start of a new, fully in-person academic year.
Many students have already started to arrive as they move into their off-campus accommodations, and Acadia’s Orientation Week will commence this week as residence students arrive over the weekend. The first day of classes will be September 8.
Throughout the challenges of this global pandemic, the three parties to the MOU between the University, Students’ Union, and the Town have collaborated to ensure the entire community has stayed safe as the University has maintained in-person operations. This unique partnership, combined with the willingness of everyone to do their part, kept our community safe last year and will do so again for the upcoming academic year.
by Lohnes, Grant
Following discussion with other members of the Atlantic University Sport (AUS), Acadia University announces that student-athletes and associated staff who travel with the teams will be required to be fully vaccinated in order to participate in varsity sports competitions in the upcoming academic year.
Read more … Acadia University announces mandatory vaccination requirement for varsity athletics
by Lohnes, Grant
Acadia University has appointed Janique Ellis Panza ('21) as its new Black Student Success Navigator. With a BSc in psychology and sociology, the recent Acadia graduate is dedicated to making spaces on campus more diverse and inclusive.
Ellis Panza served as a student advocate, mentor, and confidant for many students at Acadia. She co-founded the Acadia International Society, which facilitates bonding experiences for international and domestic students. Ellis Panza also served as the Student Success Programmer at Acadia. In this role, she fostered meaningful conversations to transform the student life experience for all Acadia students.
"Janique will provide the quality leadership needed to develop and grow this role," says Dr. Dale Keefe, Acadia's Provost and Vice-President, Academic. "We are excited to work with her to support efforts across campus related to improving the Black student experience."
Read more … Acadia announces new Black Student Success Navigator
by Lohnes, Grant
Acadia University today announced the hiring of Brian Finniss ('06) as the new Director of Athletics. Finniss will begin his role on September 27.
Finniss played three seasons for the varsity men’s basketball team under then-Head Coach Dave Nutbrown. He brings a wealth of experience in high-performance sport and sport management to his new role on campus.
Read more … Acadia names new Director of Athletics, alumnus Brian Finniss
by Lohnes, Grant
Natalie Koopman will be returning to classes with some unique field experience to compliment her studies as she starts the third year of her biology and chemistry degree this fall. Over the summer she has lived at the Morton Centre, on Heckman’s Island in Lunenburg, NS.
by Turner, Sherri
Acadia President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Peter Ricketts has announced that alumnus Bruce Galloway (’68, ‘03) will continue to serve as the University Chancellor, having been re-appointed to a second-term by the Board of Governors. His appointment will continue until 2024.
Read more … Bruce Galloway to continue as University Chancellor at Acadia
by Lohnes, Grant
Nova Scotia's paid sick leave program, a temporary measure introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, is about to end. A team of researchers from Acadia has partnered with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives to create a new report that explores the need to make sick leave available to every Nova Scotian permanently.
Read more … Acadia researchers call for paid sick leave legislation in new report
by Lohnes, Grant
Recent messages from federal and provincial public health officials have been encouraging and clear – the COVID-19 vaccine will allow us to be together safely sooner, says Dr. Peter Ricketts, Acadia President and Vice-Chancellor.
The University has recently approved a vaccination policy for students and employees. While vaccination is not mandatory, it is strongly recommended, and the University is striving to achieve a fully vaccinated campus community.
“Our goal is that our campus remains a safe place to work and study,” says Ricketts. “We are striving to exceed the provincial levels of vaccination participation in hopes of being able to further reduce restrictions on campus.”
Read more … Acadia University striving for complete vaccination
