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Solid support for Acadia University at alumni event in Singapore

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.

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Relaxed evening, lovely dinner highlight alumni gathering in Kuala Lumpur

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.

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Shannon Boldon (’13) named 2023 Outstanding Young Alumni Award recipient

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.

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Multi-generational group of Acadia alumni gather in Hong Kong

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).

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Humanitarian Dr. Susan Crouse named 2023 Acadia Alumni Distinguished Alumni Award recipient

The Acadia Alumni Association is pleased to announce that Dr. Susan Crouse (’85) has been named the 2023 recipient of the Acadia Alumni Distinguished Alumni Award. As an innovative thinker and physician, Dr. Crouse has offered help and hope to the marginalized and exemplifies the generosity of spirit that sets Acadia alum apart.

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From hugging in public to charitable giving: Ron and Carol Buckley's Acadia connections

In the summer of 1958, Ron Buckley tucked an engagement ring into his pocket and headed off on a second-hand motorcycle to propose to his girlfriend, Carol Chipman, at the girls’ camp where she was working for the season. After the bike broke down, he hitch-hiked the last 50 kilometres and the rest is history.

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