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Dr. Nicoletta Faraone and local entrepreneur Lisa Learning's AtlanTick are collaborating on new products to fight growing populations of ticks.
“Particularly here in the Maritimes and in Canada in general, where we are experiencing warmer winters, we are expecting an increase in the population."
Read more … Smells that repel: Dr. Nicoletta Faraone and AtlanTick crafting new tick repellant
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by Lohnes, Grant
Biology student Leah Creaser, a member of the Acadia First Nation, is profiled by the CBC for her leadership in creating a new lab program that educates students about Indigenous knowledge of the botany and ecosystem of our local area. The lab aims to help students "understand the concept of Etuaptmumk, or two-eyed seeing, and how Western science and Mi'kmaw traditional knowledge can work together."
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Dr. Dale Keefe, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, announced today that Ms. Heather Saunders will be appointed Dean of Libraries and Archives at Acadia University.
“It's my pleasure to welcome Ms. Saunders to Acadia to this revised role,” said Keefe. “She brings to the position a wealth of library management experience in Canada and the US. I know she is excited to join the Acadia family and support the library and archives as a hub of service to the campus and community. I thank the members of the search committee for their work.”
Read more … Heather Saunders to join Acadia as its first Dean of Libraries and Archives
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Acadia University alumnus Shaquille Smith is one of eight finalists for a new U SPORTS award, the 2021 Mitchell Family Alumni of the Year Awards Presented by Makadiff Sports, that celebrates eight former varsity athletes who have become leaders in their communities, and recognize the continued contributions by each alumnus to their alma mater.
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Recently-retired Vice-President, Advancement Dr. Rod Morrison has been honoured by the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE). As the recipient of their 2021 Outstanding Achievement Award, Morrison is being celebrated for a distinguished career at McMaster University and Acadia University, including the success of Campaign for Acadia.
Read more … Rod Morrison honoured with 2021 CCAE Outstanding Achievement Award
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Acadia University and the Town of Wolfville call for increased vigilance as COVID-19 numbers climb in Nova Scotia.
Acadia University has taken the following steps as part of a province-wide effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. Effective until at least May 12:
Read more … University and Town call for increased vigilance to protect others from COVID-19
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Explore Acadia University's strategic plan in action with this April 30 recap of news and events.
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Dr. E. Dianne Looker, Professor Emerita, has been appointed to a three-year term on the governing council of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Alongside the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), SSHRC is a key federal research granting agency in Canada. Its Council is a vital governing body that establishes priorities and strategies for research funding.
Read more … E. Dianne Looker appointed to SSHRC governing council
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Dr. Rob Raeside has been named the Geological Association of Canada (GAC®) ‘s 2021 J. Willis Ambrose Medalist.
Each year, the medal is presented to an individual who has demonstrated sustained commitment to Canada’s earth science community. Raeside, Department Head of the Department of Earth and Environmental Science, has been at Acadia for 39 years, and has tirelessly served the geoscience community at the regional and national levels. The medal recognizes his contributions to numerous organizations including Geoscience Canada, the Geological Association of Canada, the Mineralogical Association of Canada, the Atlantic Geoscience Society, and more.
