The Newsroom | October 4, 2023 | View as Webpage

"I am both humbled and inspired by the commitment, dedication and excitement with which teaching and learning take place at Acadia," says Dr. Juan Carlos López. "Regardless of the discipline, our colleagues are continuously innovating and creating ways to improve the academic experience of our students." López teaches in Acadia's biology department and is the Teaching and Learning Centre Director for the Maple League of Universities.

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Empowering students to adapt to climate change

Acadia University and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre continue their commitment to nurturing the next generation of environmental leaders by hosting the annual Nova Scotia Envirothon. This program brings together high school students from grades 9-12 for a unique hands-on learning experience in environmental conservation.

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Yahoo!News - Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault says misinformation and Pierre Poilievre threaten climate progress

CHILD MAGAZINE - When Fears Take Over

SALTWIRE - Thinking about using a health app on your phone or watch? Here are some things a Nova Scotia professor recommends considering first

CBC - Some parties have cut back on Meta advertising — but experts say it's a hard habit to kick

CBC - Nova Scotia ramps up tick awareness with permanent signs

NATIONAL OBSERVER - Upstart federal political party wants to provide centrist alternative

SALTWIRE - HOW TO: Use more inclusive language to make members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community feel welcome

YAHOO!NEWS - Environment minister calls Pierre Poilievre ‘easy to attack’ on environmental record outside Tory convention 

WEBMD - The Surprising Way to Fight Asthma Symptoms

CBC - Maritime mushroom researchers partner with public in summer Mycoblitz 

CBC - Barbie movie draws attention to fat phobia, dietitian says

NATIONAL POST - Canada's judicial watchdog to probe apparent political donations by judges 

Acadia's Matriculation Ceremony marked the start of the academic year for new students and our new President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jeff Hennessy. See photos from Move In, Matriculation, and More on Flickr.

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