President Peter Ricketts bids farwell to Acadia
Acadia University President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Peter Ricketts will step down at the end of his term on June 30, 2023.
by Turner, Sherri
by Weekes, Natalie
Wolfville, Acadia, and Students' Union renew Memorandum of Understanding for mutual success
The Town of Wolfville, Acadia University, and the Acadia Students' Union (ASU) have extended their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which aims to support the development of a model unparalleled in Canada.
by Turner, Sherri
Two Acadia students offered prestigious game-development internships
Two computer science undergraduates from Acadia University have embarked on a remarkable career-building experience. James Robinson (’24) and Selina Mailman (’25) have joined a select group of student interns to undertake an 11-week game development and entrepreneurship program this summer.
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by Turner, Sherri
Envirothon: Connecting High School Students to the Natural World
Acadia hosted the Envirothon competition and welcomed 55 students from around the province at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens on May 25 and 26.
by Turner, Sherri
Acadia stalwarts receive prestigious Arthur L. Irving Medal of Commitment
One of Acadia University’s highest honours, the Arthur L. Irving Medal of Commitment, has been awarded to three outstanding members of the Acadia community: Libby Burnham (’60, ’00); Dr. Kelvin Ogilvie (’63, ’64, ’83); and Sandra Irving (’74, ’17).
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by Turner, Sherri
Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame announces inductees for 2023
The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2023 inductee class. Four athletes, one team and two builders will be celebrated for their outstanding contributions to Nova Scotia sport. Included in the class of 2023 are Acadia's 1993 Axemen hockey team and former Axemen soccer head coach John Kehoe.
by Turner, Sherri
Nursing home residents evacuated to Acadia University for safety reasons
Acadia University has opened its doors to evacuees from the wildfire in Shelburne County. As a precautionary measure, residents and caregivers from Roseway Manor will move into temporary accommodation in Chase Court beginning May 30.
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by Turner, Sherri
Smiles all around as unique program accessibility is enhanced at Acadia
In celebration of National AccessAbility Week, May 28 to June 3, Acadia University is proud to recognize the completion of improvements to accessibility in the S.M.I.L.E. (Sensory Motor Instructional Leadership Experience) program.
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by Turner, Sherri
Change Maker Series - Meet Dr. Lesley Frank
Dr. Lesley Frank, Acadia’s Tier II Canada Research Chair in Food, Health, and Social Justice, is working to address the global problem of family and childhood food insecurity while advancing food justice and health equity in Canada.
by Turner, Sherri
High school students to tackle climate change at Nova Scotia Envirothon at Acadia
Acadia University's K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre is gearing up to host the Nova Scotia Envirothon competition, which will bring together 55 high school students from across the province on May 25 and 26 to think critically about climate change.
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