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Acadia ALERT - Campus Closed (Weather)

Today, Monday December 08, 2025, Acadia University will remain closed, with the exception of residences and Wheelock Dining Hall, due to the current weather, poor travel conditions and King's Transit cancelling service for the day. Wheelock Dining Hall may adjust their hours due to the weather and any change in hours will be communicated through Residence Life.

Employees and students are not expected to come to campus and only employees deemed essential are required to report to work. Non-essential employees are not expected to work during the closure. Any events scheduled for today will be postponed or cancelled. All exams scheduled for today will be rescheduled to a later date.

Updates will be posted on www.acadiau.ca and pre-recorded on Acadia’s Information Line: 902-585-4636 (585-INFO). If you need emergency-related information, please contact the Department of Safety and Security by dialing 88 on all 585-phone systems, or by calling 902-585-1103.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Acadia University

Department of Safety & Security

902-585-1103

security@acadiau.ca

(Monday December 8, 2025 @ 11:34 am)

External Relations News

Fond reminiscence at Victoria Reception

Acadia alumni and friends had a grand time at an informal reception on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Bard and Banker Public House in Victoria, B.C.

Alumni welcome University President Dr. Peter Ricketts to Vancouver

An engaged group of Acadia alumni gathered for a reception and met University President Dr. Peter Ricketts at Mahony and Sons, overlooking Vancouver’s beautiful harbour, on Monday, April 23, 2018.

Capacity crowd enjoys Gala 2018!

Acadia alumni and friends gathered at the Halifax Convention Centre on April 12, 2018 for the 16^th Annual Acadia Alumni Gala Dinner and Silent Auction in support of athletics, student financial aid and other programs at Acadia.

Fine time at 104th annual Tully Tea

Approximately 60 alumni and friends gathered at Whitman House on Sunday, March 25, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. to celebrate the 104th Annual Tully Tea at Acadia University.

Fun times at Family Dinner!

Nancy Handrigan (’92), Executive Director of Philanthropy, and a hardy crew of Acadia alumni braved a powerful Nor-easter on Thursday, March 22, 2018 to enjoy the second annual Italian-style Family Dinner, hosted once again by Class of 1968 alumni Tony and Kathy Cicerone.

Read more … Fun times at Family Dinner!

Alumni in Florida welcome new President at annual luncheon

The Annual Acadia Alumni Florida Luncheon took place on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the Rosedale Golf and Country Club in Lakewood Ranch. A good crowd of Acadia alumni and friends were on hand and delighted to welcome Acadia's new President, Dr. Peter Ricketts, to Florida.

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