Acadia University - External Relations News

Serial entrepreneur and General Partner in District Ventures Capital, Arlene Dickinson, visited the Acadia campus and spoke to an audience of nearly 500 students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members at the 2022 BMO Lecture Series on November 17.

A delightful mix of Acadia alumni and friends came together on Dec. 1, 2022 for an Ottawa and area gathering at Chris Van Buskirk’s (’89) home in Gatineau, QC that was simply magical.

An enthusiastic and very engaged group of Acadia alumni representing grad years from 1976 onward gathered at the Lord William Pub in Montreal, QC on Nov. 29, 2022 for a delightful evening full of fun and reminiscence about good times at Acadia

On Founder’s Day, November 15, 2022 (which is also National Philanthropy Day), Acadia University Chancellor Bruce Galloway (’68, ’03 HON) hosted a full room of donors that included local alumni and friends, faculty and staff, to thank them for their tremendous support of Acadia students.

The influence of an outstanding coach can last a lifetime. Female athletes from the 1960s and ’70s have set up an Acadia award in Liz Vermeulen’s name to honour their friend and former coach and the strong teamwork she fostered. Now they’re hoping more of Liz’s former student athletes and other alumni will join them in supporting the Liz Vermeulen Women’s Sport Award.

Winners have been announced in the 10th Annual Education Digital Marketing Awards competition, and Acadia’s Office of Advancement has earned top honours in multiple categories.