Acadia University - External Relations News

Acadia alumni enjoyed a warm and welcoming reception at Aroma Café in Calgary on October 29, 2024.

The love for Acadia in Edmonton on October 28 was truly heartwarming. The first snow of the season had fallen earlier in the day and the temperature had dropped, but that didn’t stop a chatty group of Acadia alumni from gathering at Central Social Hall on Jasper Avenue for a great time.

A lively group of Global Bluenosers packed Kells Irish Restaurant for a Sociable! in San Francisco on October 24 that celebrated community, connection, and all things Nova Scotia! Organized by Sean Meister (’07), founder of Global Bluenosers, and joined by Acadia’s Vice-President, External Relations Nancy Handrigan ('92), guests enjoyed a classic East Coast evening in the City by the Bay, sharing stories about Nova Scotia, meeting old friends and making new ones.

It was wonderful to visit Charlottetown on a beautiful evening as Acadia’s President Dr. Jeff Hennessy (’99) met alumni and prospective students on October 22. There was lots of Acadia spirit in the room, and we all had a great time!

Alumni and friends filled our campus October 17-20, bringing energy, enthusiasm and Acadia spirit to the University during Homecoming Weekend 2024. Temperatures were unseasonably warm and folks took full advantage, enjoying a busy slate of events.

Larger than life. Many are described that way, but few people can match the hype. Then there’s Bruce Phinney (’81). A dynamic personality, Bruce embodied the spirit and intention of Acadia University’s mandate and values. He was a fierce advocate for countless students, serving Acadia administration, alumni, faculty and staff with verve, intelligence, and insight. Acadia was his heart and soul, and why the Acadia Alumni Association is proud to announce that he is the 2024 recipient of the Isaac Chipman Award for Excellence in Alumni Service.