Explore our strategic plan in action with this recap of news and events for November 2021.
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More than 120 students lined up to receive a free meningitis B vaccine on Friday, November 26. The potentially life-saving vaccinations were courtesy of the Matthews family. The deadly disease took their son Kai Matthew's life in June. He had just completed his first year at Acadia in kinesiology. Together with Acadia, Kai's family is fundraising to provide free vaccination to Acadia students to prevent meningitis B. Acadia students can now book a free meningitis B vaccine at the Student Health Centre. Two doses are required.
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Remembrance Day returned, we honoured employees on Founders' Day, student-athletes prevailed, and more. Take a look!
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Acadia News - Indigenous students at Acadia University have an exciting opportunity to travel the globe thanks to a new study abroad partnership in Belize created by the Maple League of Universities and funded by Global Skills Opportunity.
Beginning on December 6, students can apply for the short-term study abroad opportunity. Called, Nation to Nation: Building Indigenous Knowledge Across International Borders, participants in the program will visit Belize in May 2022.
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Acadia News - “Acadia University has committed to the sustainable development goals as a way to collectively respond to the immense challenges the world faces around climate change, public health issues, and depletion of our natural resources. In signing the Accord, I am fulfilling one of Acadia’s strategic plan objectives to ensure that as a university, we are doing our part to make a difference and contribute to this important global movement.” - Dr. Peter Ricketts, President and Vice-Chancellor.
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Acadia News - "I'm delighted that Acadia University is signing the Scarborough Charter and being part of this inter-institutional forum. It's been inspiring to work and collaborate with colleagues across the country to make the future a lot better than the past." - Dr. Peter Ricketts, President and Vice-Chancellor.
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Acadia News - “The overwhelming sense that I have at this time is one of gratitude. No one really makes it in life on their own. We’re all shaped, nurtured and upheld by each other ... I have enjoyed, since March 2020, a very, very good working relationship with so many people at Acadia. We have done impossible things, I think, lovely things, to be able to support students, staff and faculty. I invite all of us to continue to work together.” - Rev. Dr. Marjorie Lewis, University Chaplain.
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In November, President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Peter Ricketts attended the United Nations climate change conference in Glasgow, Scotland to lead panels related to progress on oceans and climate action. Acadia University attended with him as a virtual pavilion, highlighting research, academic programs, and environmental and coastal partnerships.
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We celebrated Founders' Day by honouring colleagues who achieved career milestones and saluting those who retired at General Assembly.
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The Wolfville Legion, Branch 74, and Acadia University were pleased to hold a traditional Remembrance Day ceremony in Acadia's University Hall on November 11.
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Save the Date
December 2-4
Drowning Ophelia
7:30 p.m. Lower Denton
December 6
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
4 p.m. Fountain Commons
December 6
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
7 p.m. (virtual)
December 6
Last day of classes
December 8
Fall exams begin
December 9
University Holiday Reception
3 p.m. Fountain Commons
December 9
Performing Arts Series
Lennie Gallant
7:30 University Hall
December 17
Last day to submit master's theses
December 18
Fall exams end
December 19
Residences close
December 24-January 3
University holiday break
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Acadia’s Women's and Gender Studies invites you to attend a panel discussion in honour of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
As a community, we will commemorate the women killed at the École Polytechnique in Montreal in 1989 and recommit our efforts to end gender-based violence. This event will be an opportunity to gather members from various communities to share different insights on and plans for action against violence.
Participants will include Elder Carolyn Landry, Annapolis Valley First Nation; Autumn Doucette, Mi’kmaw Family Healing Centre; Ginger MacPhee, Chrysalis House, Rev. Dr. Marjorie Lewis, Acadia University Chaplain, Polly Leonard, Acadia Equity Officer, Dr. Jennie Rand, Ivy Curry School of Engineering; Dr. Kathryn Bell, Department of Psychology; Oonagh Proudfoot, Executive Director, Alumni Affairs; and Dr. Peter Ricketts, Acadia President and Vice-Chancellor. The event is supported by WGST and the Office of the President.
When? Monday, December 6 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sheldon L. Fountain Learning Commons.
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