Acadia University - External Relations News

A cool evening didn’t prevent an enthusiastic group of Acadia alumni from gathering in beautiful Bermuda on March 9, 2023. Spanning grad years 1956 to 2019, guests included native Bermudians and several who have made Bermuda home for decades.

Laura Mason (’08), Sales Leader at LinkedIn, led a workshop Wednesday, March 1 on how to improve LinkedIn profiles as the guest speaker at the 2023 Toronto Business Breakfast for Acadia alumni.

Acadia alumni in Singapore came out in full force to meet University President Dr. Peter Ricketts and Vice-President, Advancement Nancy Handrigan (’92) in The Ord Room at the Fairmont Singapore’s Raffles City Convention Centre during the first Canada-in-Asia Conference on February 23, 2023.

A record turnout of 25 Acadia alumni in Kuala Lumpur enjoyed a relaxed dinner with University President Dr. Peter Ricketts, Vice-President, Advancement Nancy Handrigan (’92), and Enrolment Services Advisor Clara Gates-Flaherty (’22) at the Essence Restaurant at the Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel.

Acadia alum Shannon Boldon has an overriding ambition as a health policy consultant: to effect positive change and make a difference in people’s lives. Currently based in Toronto, ON, the 2013 biochemistry grad strives to improve the knowledge and understanding of different diseases and advance health policies for better patient outcomes. An intelligent, thoughtful and determined individual who is committed to contributing to society in a meaningful way, Shannon is, indeed, making a difference and why she is the 2023 recipient of the Acadia Alumni Association’s Outstanding Young Alumni Award.

A multi-generational, multi-cultural group of Acadia alumni gathered at the Kiangsu Chekiang and Shanghai Residents (Hong Kong) Association in Hong Kong for a traditional Shanghainese dinner on Feb. 16, 2023, with special thanks to organizers Andre Lau (’61) and Stephen Mak (’89).