Student Campus Newsletter - A New Season for New Beginnings |
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A warm welcome to you all, and congratulations on completing your first week of classes! While this year will undoubtedly be different, Acadia is a nurturing place for learning, teaching, research, and community service, and we are here to help prepare you for a complex world. Enjoy the learning experiences ahead, even the potential glitches, because this semester, we are all learning and growing. Our new normal is a work in progress, and in some ways that makes this a really exciting time to be at university. I hope you will agree that we are all in this together and that we can make this year a success.
If you were not able to participate in my “Meet the President” session on September 15, please go through the slides so that you can get the valuable information that was provided. To view the presentation and other sessions created, visit our Orientation playlist. Also, complete your COVID-19 Preparedness & Education course and take the Student COVID-19 Safety Pledge of responsibility seriously and act on it.
Please continue to encourage your friends, teammates and peers to be smart and safe. We have successfully started the term with no cases of COVID-19 and that is the way we want to continue. Wear your face mask, wash your hands, maintain physical distance, do your daily symptom check, and avoid large crowds and parties above the gathering limit of ten. We’re counting on everyone to do their part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, keep our campus and the surrounding community safe and respectful, and make this a truly extraordinary year in a good way.
Thank you and here’s wishing you all the very best for a successful term and year,
Peter
Dr. Peter Ricketts
President and Vice-Chancellor
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We're All In This Together |
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The onset of the global Coronavirus pandemic has challenged us to improvise and adapt to new ways of living our lives, conducting our business, and relating to one another. Our personal wellbeing, and the health and safety of our neighbours and loved ones has been in sharp focus over the past six months.
The Town of Wolfville, Acadia University, and the Acadia Students’ Union have kept this in mind as plans for the start of the new academic year have been developed and implemented. We value our shared community and have taken steps together to protect our collective safety.
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Academic & Student Support
Student Advisor: Acadia's Student Advisor, Adam Detienne can provide you with support dealing with personal and academic concerns. Adam can also guide you to helpful resources like academic support or health services.
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Mental Health & Wellness
Mental Health Support Services: Need to find a support service that works best for you? Visit our E-Mental Health page to learn about our online mental health tools.
Spirituality & Religion: Daily Chapel services continue online. To access the services and to connect with the chapel staff, please visit the Manning Memorial Chapel page.
Recreation: Acadia Athletics is proud to offer an opportunity to engage students in sport, recreation, and fitness. Find out more about our modified intramurals program and other recreation opportunities by visiting the Alternate Sport & Recreation page.
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International & Indigenous Support
Indigenous: Zabrina Whitman, Coordinator of Indigenous Affairs has worked for a variety of organizations on topics ranging from First Nation education partnerships to good governance, intergovernmental affairs, and international security and political stability. Learn more about Acadia's indigenous support services by visiting the Indigenous Student Resource Centre page.
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Accessible Learning
Accessible Learning Services: We are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming on-campus environment. Our main goal is to facilitate access to supports and resources for students with disabilities that will maximize opportunities for a successful and meaningful experience at Acadia University. To learn more about our services and to see our new orientation video, please visit our Accessible Learning page online.
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To help mitigate the impact of any COVID-19 infections within the Acadia University community, we have developed outbreak protocol plans for campus and for residence buildings. |
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Keep up-to-date on COVID-19 impacts on Acadia, precautions being taken, prevention measures as well as self-isolation and testing requirements, please visit our COVID-19 Updates and Resources page.
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