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[Acadia Alumni @acadia_alumni]

Ready for spring yet? Join us on May 1, 2025, at Pier 21 in Halifax for the Acadia Alumni Awards Dinner. Honouring Dr. Matthew Corkum (’06) and Maya Macatumpag-Murray (’16). More info: https://t.co/KowITJ1bxu

[Acadia Athletics @AcadiaAthletics]

Acadia Athletics is pleased to announce Danielle Cyr as the new head coach of the Axewomen soccer program.

Cyr joins us from MSVU, where she has built a legacy of athletic success, academic excellence, and community leadership.

Full announcement: https://t.co/mOUU5O8rcX

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Please be advised that campus will be closing at 1PM today due to current and forecasted weather conditions. Only employees deemed essential are required to report to campus to work. Residence buildings and Wheelock Dining Hall will be operational. #acadiau

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It's been a big week in Canadian politics. Join us on Jan. 15 for a Q&A on political leadership in turbulent times with the Hon. Bill Morneau, hosted by @AlexJMarland. #politics #acadiau #canada

[Alex Marland @AlexJMarland]

An interesting event coming up at @AcadiaPolitics!

[Acadia Alumni @acadia_alumni]

Big news from Acadia! Alum Janice MacNeill (’76) has donated $1.5M to the Build: theStudentCentre campaign, helping create a space where opportunities unfold, wellness is prioritized, and diversity is celebrated. For more, visit https://t.co/lt8skqHpt2

[ACOA Canada @ACOACanada]

Changes are coming to @AcadiaU’s Laboratory for Agri-Food and Beverage (ALAB)! It’s expanding and marketing quality control testing services to all Atlantic provinces: https://t.co/AjcT0OzrF8
#GC #NS

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Our community mourns the loss of Justice Murray Sinclair. The former judge, senator, and chief commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission passed away this week at the age of 73. Read about his life and legacy: https://t.co/my8EkuA2dW.

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Congratulations to our women’s rugby team on their AUS title!

[Acadia Athletics @AcadiaAthletics]

For the first time since 2015, the Acadia Axewomen are AUS rugby champions!

https://t.co/MJoOoZZg7F

[NS Department of Growth and Development @NSGrowthandDev]

Economic Development Minister Susan Corkum Greek announced extension of 10% instant cash incentive for online Farmers’ markets until end of March and pilot program for @AcadiaU and @NSCCKingstec.

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Thanks to an initiative from @nsgov, our students, staff, and faculty will have a chance to try some of the incredible local products available at the Wolfville Farmers’ Market. Learn more about @NovaScotiaLoyal and the vouchers available to our community: https://t.co/5wdKMXMQ6D

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The Path to High Performance Symposium is coming to Acadia from June 3-5, 2025!

Join us to hear from Hayley Wickenheiser, Mark Shapiro, Kevin Blue, and other renowned sports and business leaders. Take advantage of early bird registration today: https://t.co/A23eWlvgch

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We can't wait for 2027!

[Acadia Athletics @AcadiaAthletics]

Acadia has been named host of the 2027 U SPORTS Women’s Basketball Final 8, which will be hosted in Halifax at Scotiabank Centre in partnership with Dalhousie as host of the 2027 Men’s Basketball Final 8.

Full details: https://t.co/LISazfQMsX

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🌿Dr. Edith Callaghan and Prof. Ashley Doyle (School of Business) are exploring the potential of a sustainable fashion industry in Atlantic Canada.

🌎Their research focuses on the economic viability of a long-line linen circular economy in Nova Scotia: https://t.co/cu4ayRlCW2

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We’re excited to announce Lerato Chondoma as Associate Vice-President, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, starting Sept. 16. 🎉 Read more about the initiatives Lerato will be leading: https://t.co/nU2AKAIydb #AcadiaUniversity #IDEA #HigherEd

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Campus will be open as scheduled today. Please use caution if travelling to campus today and check 511 Nova Scotia for road conditions in your area: https://t.co/1Z6WcT5itw

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Please be advised that campus is closed due to extreme weather and continued risk of flooding. If you are on campus and it is safe to do so, please leave. If you are not on campus, please stay away. We will provide an update when campus reopens.

[CBC Nova Scotia @CBCNS]

Tick-killing fungus research underway at N.S. university https://t.co/7u71qfl1sG

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Six of our faculty members are recipients of @NSERC_CRSNG grants, bringing the total funding to over $1.1 million! The grants will fund research projects related to climate change, salt taste perception, and more.  
Learn more here: https://t.co/DAeayqHSWC #NSresearch #NSERC

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Dr. Daniel Lametti is working to improve mental health by capturing & guiding inner dialogue! Teaming up with Joanna Kuc & OneReach, they created a journaling bot that prompts thoughts/feelings & provides insightful weekly summaries. Learn more here: https://t.co/jrZyMKt4Xs

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We’re pleased to announce the appointment of our next Chancellor, Dr. Nancy McCain (‘82, ‘21). 🎉 Read more: https://t.co/I5XDHdy7G2