Acadia University - External Relations News

Downtown Montreal was the place to be on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 when Acadia alumni gathered at Caucus to meet our new President Dr. Jeff Hennessy (’99) and learn about his vision for the University as it approaches its 200th anniversary in 2038.

Hosted by Colonel (The Reverend) Barbara Putnam (’95, ’22) at the Army Officers’ Mess in Ottawa, ON, over 50 alumni representing six decades of graduates gathered on Monday, November 20, 2023 to meet Dr. Jeff Hennessy (’99), Acadia’s 17th President and Vice-Chancellor, and experience his vision for the University.

Acadia University marked its 185th birthday in fine style on November 15, 2023. A wonderfully diverse cross-section of faculty, staff, students, alumni, local and federal politicians, and members of the Wolfville community came together for Founders’ Day on Wednesday in the Sheldon L. Fountain Learning Commons to celebrate the University’s history and look forward with optimism and anticipation to a bright future.

Winners have been announced in the 11th Annual Education Digital Marketing Awards competition, and Acadia’s Office of Advancement has earned top honours in several categories.

There was plenty of great conversation and reminiscing on November 1, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia when Acadia alumni gathered at the Terminal City Club to meet University President Dr. Jeff Hennessy (’99) and learn about his vision for Acadia.

A lively and engaged group of Acadia alumni turned out in full force on Monday, October 30, 2023 to the Glencoe Club in Calgary, AB to meet University President Dr. Jeff Hennessy (’99). More than 50 alumni filled the room as Dr. Hennessy shared his thoughts on returning to Acadia as President and his vision for the University in the future.