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On January 1, 2025, Dr. Robert James 鈥淛im鈥� Sacouman passed away at the age of 76.

In 1975, Jim joined the Sociology department at Acadia, where for 38 years he taught countless courses through a lens of revolutionary thought and transformation. 鈥淒emonstrating his interpretation of (and commitment to) the Marxist tradition as one not of theory alone,鈥� shared Dr. James J. Brittain (Sociology), 鈥淛im personified 鈥� through his daily, yearly, and decades of service 鈥� that the point to life was not to passively contemplate but engage in efforts that enact consequential change.鈥�

He was, as noted in his letter to receive Emeritus status, 鈥渋nstrumental in the genesis of the 外流影片 Faculty Association (AUFA)鈥�. As chief negotiator for AUFA, Jim played a 鈥渕onumental role in the governance of, and negotiating on behalf, of AUFA,鈥� and all its members, which always illuminated 鈥渉is keen sense of fairness and social justice.鈥�

鈥淲e owe Jim a debt of gratitude for laying the groundwork for the working conditions we have today,鈥� says Dr. Karmen Bleile (Psychology). 鈥淗e was a vital part of the team that negotiated Acadia鈥檚 first collective agreement, and throughout his long and distinguished career, he never stopped fighting for workers鈥� rights both at Acadia and more broadly. I will miss his wisdom, his warmth, his sense of humour, and his lobster tie.鈥�

A celebration of life will be held in the spring. We invite you to and to publicly share your condolences.