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Former student athletes team up to honour coach Liz Vermeulen

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.

Acadia Advancement captures four 2022 Education Digital Marketing Awards

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.

Hoop alumni return for 10th anniversary basketball reunion

Smiles, hugs and plenty of fond memories were the hallmarks of a special reunion weekend Nov. 5-6 on the Acadia University campus. Nearly 40 team members, family, friends and coaching staff of the 2012 AUS Championship-winning women’s and men’s basketball teams returned to campus to celebrate their landmark achievements and support the 2022 men’s and women’s varsity teams.

Alumni share stories, toast Acadia at Vancouver Reception

Much-needed rain on the west coast didn’t keep anyone from attending our alumni gathering in Vancouver on Oct. 27, 2022. VP Advancement (Interim) Nancy Handrigan (’92) and ED, Alumni Affairs Oonagh Proudfoot (’93, ’06) were joined by a fine group of alumni who spent time sharing stories of how they met and what they’re doing now while toasting the fact that “Acadia is the real university experience.”

Energetic group of alumni turn out for Victoria event

An energetic group of nearly 20 Acadia alumni joined VP Advancement (Interim) Nancy Handrigan (’92) and ED, Alumni Affairs Oonagh Proudfoot (’93, ’06) for a reception at Bard and Banker in Victoria, BC.

Good times at Calgary Reception

Our western swing kicked off in fine style on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022! VP Advancement (Interim) Nancy Handrigan (’92) and ED, Alumni Affairs, Oonagh Proudfoot (’93, ’06) had a great time hosting a robust group of nearly 40 excited Calgary alumni and friends in the Stampede City.

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