Acadia University - Pre-2024 News Archive

2018-11-01 13:57 by Montoya, Alicia

Another successful year for Trick or Eat

Acadia Students went out trick or treating last night to collect food donations around town for this year’s Trick or Eat.

This Halloween, approximately 50 students headed out to collect donations around the community, collecting over 3,350 food donations and over $400 for the Wolfville Food Bank.

Trick or Eat is an annual food drive held by Community Outreach Acadia on Halloween, and was coordinated this year by Olivia Dobson with the help Mark O’Reilly, President of Community Outreach Acadia. Every year, Trick or Eat attracts student volunteers at Acadia, as one of the many volunteer opportunities on campus.

2018-10-29 14:16 by Montoya, Alicia

Acadia’s Mental Health Week aims to raise awareness on resources and advocacy

Acadia’s Mental Health Initiative is hosting Acadia Mental Health Week this week. The week is filled with events and activities dedicated to raise awareness and encourage mental health advocacy on campus. It starts with a Wonderland Tea Party, and features events such as a Stigma is Scary Photobooth, a Resource and Support Fair, and a Bystander Intervention Training session. The Mental Health Week has been part of the Acadia Mental Health Initiative for years, and each year events are created and organized largely based students’ feedback and suggestions.

2018-10-26 10:34 by Montoya, Alicia

Acadia School of Music professor wins Established Artist Recognition Award

2018-10-24 14:22 by Lohnes, Grant

From Big City to Small Town Student Life

2018-10-23 13:43 by Montoya, Alicia

Acadia hosts Opening Gala Reception for Devour!

Tomorrow marks the start of Devour! The Food Film Festival, one of Wolfville’s signature events, and Acadia is ready to host the Opening Gala Reception, presented by Taste of Nova Scotia. Acadia has been a proud partner of Devour! since its beginning and is excited to officially welcome 12 Nova Scotian chefs to kick off the festival.

2018-10-19 18:37 by Montoya, Alicia

The Invest Nova Scotia Fund announces support for the Institute for Data Analytics at Acadia

2018-10-12 15:16 by Montoya, Alicia

Town of Wolfville, Acadia University, and Acadia Students’ Union sign MOU

2018-10-09 14:44 by Montoya, Alicia

Wheelock Hall providing local options for students

Getaway Farm, located outside of Canning, supplies grass-fed beef for hundreds of Acadia students who dine at Wheelock Hall.

Read the full article published in The Chronicle Herald.

2018-10-01 15:46 by Lohnes, Grant

Acadia Names New Indigenous Student Advisor

When Acadia President Dr. Peter Ricketts released Acadia University’s response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Report in March 2018, a significant goal of the broad ranging strategy was to strengthen Acadia’s support for Indigenous students and deepen its connection to Indigenous communities. The strategy included an explicit call for Acadia to create a full time position focused on Indigenous student support and advising as well as to act as a coordinator for all campus activities aimed at meeting the challenges outlined by the TRC. Today, Acadia announced that Dion Kaszas has been named Acadia’s Coordinator of Indigenous Affairs and Student Advising starting November 5, 2018.

2018-09-26 14:07 by Lohnes, Grant

Join the Celebration: Homecoming 2018

Alumni and friends are invited to Wolfville for this year's annual Homecoming Weekend, October 11-14. The weekend is jam-packed with varsity, cultural, and alumni-oriented events, so don't miss it. Check out our Schedule of Events and be sure to join us!