Dr. Sandra Barr joins the Science Hall of Fame
Acadia University geoscientist Dr. Sandra Bar was inducted into the Nova Scotia Science Hall of Fame during the Discovery Centre Awards held in November 2020.
by Chapman, Ross
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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
In 1989, 14 young women were targeted and killed because of their gender in a mass shooting at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal. Gender-based violence remains normalized, amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, and exemplified in 2020’s tragic mass shooting, which took the lives of loved ones, including an Acadia graduate, Constable Heidi Stevenson.
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Acadia Athletics celebrates 117 Academic-All-Canadians
A virtual celebration of 117 U SPORTS Academic All-Canadians took place on Nov. 26 on AUStv.ca
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Collaboration leads to testing wastewater for COVID-19
Acadia University, Dalhousie University and LuminUltra Technologies Ltd. have teamed up to determine the best way to test the wastewater coming from homes and businesses for traces of COVID-19. Wolfville’s municipal wastewater system is part of that research.
The researchers have detected COVID-19 in the town’s wastewater. This research is still experimental so can’t be considered definitive. But it could be a signal that COVID-19 is present in our community.
Read more … Collaboration leads to testing wastewater for COVID-19
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Campaign for Acadia Receives Outstanding Support from BMO Financial Group - $1.25M gift to aid students and programs at Acadia University
The relationship between Acadia University and BMO Financial Group dates back more than a century, and BMO has a long and distinguished history of philanthropic support for Acadia students -- generous scholarships for undergraduates, sponsorships for student-athletes, and contributions to enrich campus life are all part of BMO’s ongoing impact at Acadia.
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Campaign for Acadia receives $2-million boost
Acadia University is proud to announce a $2-million gift in support of the Campaign for Acadia from Nancy McCain (’82) and her husband, The Honourable Bill Morneau, dedicated to enhanced facilities and services for Acadia students.
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Remembrance Day in 2020
Remembrance Day is marked in Canada every year on November 11. It is a national commemoration day for the more than 118,000 Canadians who have died in military service.
At Acadia University, we traditionally join with the Royal Canadian Legion's local branch to remember the service, sacrifice, and loss of those who served. Because the global pandemic has prevented us from having large gatherings, there will only be online and private opportunities to show respect.