November 2011
Province invests in innovative companies
Nova Scotia announced 35 additional businesses that are working with universities and colleges to increase productivity. Acadia is proud to partner with local businesses.Learn more… Province invests in innovative companies
Cummins Named CIS Coach of the Year
Acadia’s Jeff Cummins was named the footbal lcoach of the year in Canadian Interuniversity Sport by his peers Vancouver on Friday.Learn more… Cummins Named CIS Coach of the Year
Axemen honoured by Canadian Interuniversity Sport
Axemen student athletes Squires, Wade, and Thomas were named CIS Football All-Canadians November 24 at a Vancouver awards ceremony.Learn more… Axemen honoured by Canadian Interuniversity Sport
Acadia researcher reports on stalled child poverty reduction
Lesley Frank authored a report released today that shows the child poverty rate in Nova Scotia has actually increased, despite a 22-year-old federal government promise to reduce it. Read the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia report.Learn more… Acadia researcher reports on stalled child poverty reduction
Silver Named Science Champion at 2011 Discovery Awards
Acadia's Director of Computer Science, Dr. Danny Silver, has been named Science Champion at the 2011 Discovery Awards for Science and Technology.Learn more… Silver Named Science Champion at 2011 Discovery Awards
Researchers find birds deposit pollutants from oceans to land
Acadia University biology researchers have discovered sea birds are depositing contaminants on land that they've picked from food sources in the ocean. CBC ReportLearn more… Researchers find birds deposit pollutants from oceans to land
Inuit elder Peter Irniq brings his wisdom to Wolfville
Inuit elder Peter Irniq (HON ’06) brought his humble wisdom to Acadia University recently, telling his audience that whatever happens in the Arctic happens here. novanewsnow.com reportLearn more… Inuit elder Peter Irniq brings his wisdom to Wolfville