Acadia ALERT - Campus Closed (Weather)

Today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Acadia University will remain closed, with the exception of residences and Wheelock Dining Hall, due to the current campus and travel conditions. Wheelock Dining Hall may adjust their hours and any change in hours will be communicated through Residence Life.

Employees and students are not expected to come to campus and only employees deemed essential are required to report to work. Non-essential employees are not expected to work during the closure. Any events scheduled for today will be postponed or cancelled.

Updates will be posted on www.acadiau.ca and pre-recorded on Acadia’s Information Line: 902-585-4636 (585-INFO) and on 585 phone system voicemail. If you need emergency-related information, please contact the Department of Safety and Security by dialing 88 on all 585-phone systems, or by calling 902-585-1103.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Acadia University

Department of Safety & Security

902-585-1103

security@acadiau.ca

(Tuesday January 27, 2026 @ 9:42 am)

Administrative Staff

Patrick Difford
Director
patrick.difford@acadiau.ca
P: 902.585.1474

The Director oversees the operational requirements and department's administration. In addition, the Director coordinates Acadia's emergency preparedness and is responsible for the provision of resources and awareness programs.

Eden Jordan
Manager and Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator
eden.jordan@acadiau.ca
P: 902.585.1199

The Manager and OHS Coordinator provides supervision, development, and leadership, with responsibility for 24/7 patrol operations, Access Control services, student security services, parking services, traffic control, and the shuttle service. The coordinator also manages and coordinates all Occupational Health and Safety interests for the university.

Melanie Clouthier Administrative Coordinator
melanie.clouthier@acadiau.ca
P: 902.585.1580

The Administrative Coordinator coordinates all administrative functions of the department of Safety and Security. The coordinator also provides operational support to Access Control and Safety and Security.

Shift Staff

Alpha Shift

Ben Vogler
Shift Supervisor

Garth Wile
Security Staff

Bravo Shift

John Redmond
Shift Supervisor

Meagan Gaudet
Security Staff

Charlie Shift

Cassidy Goucher
Shift Supervisor

Conner Maclellan
Security Staff

Delta Shift

Shadid Hasan
Shift Supervisor

Wayne Hearn
Security Staff

Access Control

Contact our Access Control staff at (902) 585-1736 or accesscontrol@acadiau.ca

Hilton Seymour
Supervisor

Monitors the production, issuance, and return of keys to all the University buildings and rooms as well as maintenance for all locks on campus. Provides access for contractors and staff, produces ID cards.

Alex Xie
Access Control Coordinator

Student Security Staff

Our student staff play an integral role in the operation of the department. Students employed with Safety and Security fulfill a variety of roles necessary to ensure a safe, secure and healthy campus.

Contact

In an emergency, call 911

Safety and Security

Open 24/7

(902) 585-1103
or dial 88 from a campus phone
security@acadiau.ca (general inquiries)

Room 519, Acadia Students' Union Building
30 Highland Ave
Wolfville, NS
B4P 2R6

Access Control

Whitman House, Northeast Wing
18 Crowell Dr
Wolfville, NS
B4P 2R6