Acadia University celebrated its 179th anniversary on November 15 during Founders’ Day 2017. Faculty, staff, students and alumni shared in the occasion, which took place in the newly-renovated Axe Lounge in honour of the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of the Acadia Students’ Union.
Today, we say thank you to everyone who supports our campus community - whether that is by cheering in the stands, volunteering to help others, or making a thoughtful donation.
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Acadia alumnus Dr. Paul Corkum (’65) FRS was awarded the 2017 Royal Medal for his major contributions to laser physics and the development of the field of attosecond science during the Royal Society’s premier awards dinner in London, UK on October 31.
Acadia alumni joined approximately 250 other alumni on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 at the historic Penn Club in New York City for a Canadian Universities Alumni Reception: Celebrating Canada 150 and Canadian University Excellence.
What a Homecoming Weekend at Acadia University Oct. 12-15, 2017! Hundreds of alumni and friends returned to their alma mater in Wolfville and were treated to numerous events and activities that added up to a grand time for one and all.
Before her death, long-time educator Pauline Spence of Liverpool, Nova Scotia made provisions in her will to keep her love of teaching alive with the establishment of an endowed bursary fund of more than $1 million.
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