Acadia University - External Relations News

The prosperous city of Edmonton, AB saw an eclectic, energetic turnout of Acadia alumni on Tuesday evening, April 4, 2023. Lively conversations from sports to books to our nation’s current economic status dominated as guests joined Vice-President, Advancement Nancy Handrigan (’92) and Executive Director, Alumni Affairs Oonagh Proudfoot (’93, ’06) at the popular Hudsons Canada’s Pub.

The sun was setting beautifully over the harbour and smiles were plentiful at an Acadia alumni gathering in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

The BMO Lecture Series returned to Acadia University on Thursday, March 23, 2023 with The Honourable Bill Morneau as the featured speaker. A good crowd packed into the K. C. Irving Environmental Science Centre Auditorium to hear Mr. Morneau discuss his new book, Where To From Here, A Path To Canadian Prosperity, with moderator Jane Taber.

Winners have been announced in the 38th Annual Educational Advertising Awards competition, and Acadia’s Office of Advancement has once again topped the podium with a gold and silver.

Long-time and new alumni friends enjoyed reconnecting in Florida, the first time since March 2020. University President Dr. Peter Ricketts and Vice-President, Advancement Nancy Handrigan (’92) were warmly received in the sunshine state during an alumni gathering at GROVE in Lakewood Ranch on March 15, 2023.

Five years ago, Nancy Denton-Peck (’69) realized it was becoming increasingly difficult to do the things she loved. She had spent her life as a successful musician with a solo performing career, but things changed.