Alumnus Dr. Trevor Jain ('93) joined us to chat about his remarkable career as a physician, trauma specialist and member of the Canadian military. He also discussed health care issues and concerns that matter to you.

Mayor Wendy Donovan of Wolfville, Mayor Pam Mood ('82) of Yarmouth and Deputy Mayor of Kings County Emily Lutz ('20) discussed the importance of municipal government and women in leadership roles.

Dr. Lesley Frank (’95) shared insights contained in her new book, Out of Milk: Infant food Insecurity in a Rich Nation – the origins of which began as questions she grappled with working as a prenatal/postnatal outreach worker in the Annapolis Valley – a position she took up shortly after graduating from Acadia University

Panel interview with Junior Moaku (’19), Tracey McGillivray (’87, ’15), Zabrina Whitman and Robert Ffrench (’04), highlighting an Acadia-specific initiative supporting black and Indigenous students.

A panel interview concerning the ever growing and popular NS wine industry here in the Annapolis Valley.

A panel interview with Acadia's chaplain Rev. Dr. Marjorie Lewis.

A panel discussion that reviewed the US election and its fallout.

Alumna Laura Churchill Duke (’98) discussed what she learned in conducting community research pertaining to her historical novel, Two Crows Sorrow, about the life and death of Theresa McAuley Robinson in 1904 on the Annapolis Valley's North Mountain. Laura’s talk highlighted the research and writing process, especially concerning the reporting of sensitive stories.

This event included a discussion about insurance needs, as well as a Q&A. Speakers included: Scott Grant – TD Insurance Meloche Monnex and Carlene Richter – Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. Brought to you by TD Insurance Meloche Monnex and Industrial Alliance.