Acadia University - External Relations News

The weather was fantastic and so was the vibe as an energetic group of Acadia alumni came out in full force on August 23, 2023 for a sunset cruise of the Halifax Harbour on the tall ship Silva.

There was a tremendous turnout on the waterfront in scenic Charlottetown, PEI on August 16, 2023 as Acadia alumni came together at Lobster On The Wharf to enjoy some fantastic food and great conversation.

It was an evening of fun and firsts in beautiful, magnetic Moncton on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Acadia alumni came together and extended a warm welcome to Vice-President, Advancement Nancy Handrigan (’92) and Executive Director, Alumni Affairs Oonagh Proudfoot (’93, ’06) at the charming St. James’ Gate.

A full complement was on hand and the mood was upbeat and celebratory July 28, 2023 at the 41st Acadia Alumni Golf Tournament at KenWo Golf Club in New Minas, Nova Scotia, located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

Acadia alumni returned to campus June 23-25, 2023 for an All-’50s Reunion Weekend that was jam-packed with activities, information and fun!

For nearly 20 years, Janet Kirkconnell (’56, ’58) has been a quiet and loyal volunteer for the Sunday Music in the Garden Room concert series hosted in the K. C. Irving Environmental Science Centre Garden Room. Her unselfish and persistent dedication to the concert series over the past two decades has enhanced its public profile and ensured its longevity, and is one of the reasons why she is the 2023 recipient of the Acadia Alumni Isaac Chipman Award for Excellence in Alumni Service.