Prepping for academic life with FAS
Student Academic Support Services (SASS) , in collaboration with FAS, has created a unique resource to help prepare incoming students for the transition to university and academic life.
Professor gives a voice to Canadian Indigenous poet
During a recent keynote lecture, Songs of Hope from a Mi’kmaw Community, by Faculty of Arts and Science Professor Gordon E. Smith (Dan School of Drama and Music) at the Canadian University Music Society conference at Acadia University situated on Mi’kmaki, the traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq, he talked about Rita Joe and the impact of her poetry.
Yes, online learning can teach you to think
The idea that online learning ‘doesn’t teach people to think’, which was suggested by one of our peers recently, is short-sighted and false.
³ÉÈË´óƬ University hosts PM Justin Trudeau for major regional funding announcement
Prime Minister announces significant new investment in EV battery facility in Eastern Ontario.
Professor emeritus John Berry earns lifetime achievement award
Faculty of Arts and Science Professor Emeritus John Berry has earned a lifetime achievement award from the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA).
Meet Jenna Kring – Academic Advisor for Indigenous Students
After spending one year with Four Directions as the Indigenous Programs and Events Associate, Jenna Kring has joined the Faculty of Arts and Science as the Academic Advisor for Indigenous Students.
Meet Daralyn Auld – Academic Advisor, International Students
COVID presented many challenges within academia, not the least of which was working with international students to ensure they received a quality education.
New experiential learning opportunities for Arts and Science students
Student entrepreneurs take note! Upper-year students now have a variety of new options to personalize their learning path and enjoy improved opportunities for an entrepreneurial experience.