ACADIA ALERT - Campus Closing Early (Weather)

Today, 11 February 2026 - Acadia University will be closing at 5:30pm due to the forecasted weather conditions. All classes scheduled to start at 5:30pm and later are canceled. Students and employees are not expected to come to campus. Only employees deemed essential are required to report to work. Residence buildings and Wheelock Dining Hall will be operational.

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

(Wednesday February 11, 2026 @ 2:00 pm)

Convocation Awards

Alex Wright Award 2024
Olivia Moller
Past Recipients

The Dr. Alex Wright Award for Commitment to Scholarship is presented to the student who best exemplifies energy and enthusiasm for learning, coupled with an inquiring mind and who demonstrates creative thinking, analytical reasoning, and effective communication skills.

 

Hugh Noble Award 2024
Leah Adams
Past Recipients

The Dr. Hugh A. Noble Award in Kinesiology is presented to a student in recognition of contributions to the University through academic excellence, citizenship and fair play.

 


CCUPEKA Award 2024
Ngaire Leach
Past Recipients

The Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators Leadership Award is presented in recognition of an exceptional graduating student leader who will make a difference in their chosen field.

 


CSEP Award 2024
Rachel Whitten
Past Recipients

The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Award is presented to a student in recognition of outstanding academic achievement in exercise science studies.

 

CATA Award 2024
Kristen Hardy

This award is presented annually and was designed to honour CATA certification candidates enrolled in a CATA-accredited institution who demonstrates passion for the profession and exceptional leadership skills in the classroom and in the community.

 

Valedictorian
Karsen Roy