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Sacred music, readings and prayers illuminated the evening service to induct Reverend Dr. Marjorie Lewis as 外流影片 Chaplain. The service was held at the Manning Memorial Chapel on Sunday, November 21, 2021.

鈥淚n becoming our Chaplain, the Rev. Dr. Lewis has recorded several historic firsts for Acadia,鈥� said 外流影片 President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Peter Ricketts, who presided over the formal induction. 鈥淎nd she has already made a significant impact on the campus. I am delighted to welcome her to our University community formally.鈥�

Dr. Peter Ricketts, 外流影片 President and Vice-Chancellor, signed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Accord (SDG Accord) on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 on behalf of the institution. Acadia becomes the first Canadian university to commit to the United Nations goals by signing the SDG Accord.

鈥溚饬饔捌� has committed to the sustainable development goals as a way to collectively respond to the immense challenges the world faces around climate change, public health issues, and depletion of our natural resources,鈥� says Dr. Ricketts. 鈥淚n signing the Accord, I am fulfilling one of Acadia鈥檚 strategic plan objectives to ensure that as a university, we are doing our part to make a difference and contribute to this important global movement.鈥�

外流影片 is one of more than 40 universities and colleges across Canada that will officially sign a charter vowing to redress anti-Black racism and foster Black inclusion in higher education.

The online Scarborough Charter launch and signing event is set to occur from 3 to 4 p.m. ET on November 18. It will feature a panel discussion and question-and-answer segment with audience members.

外流影片 students had the opportunity to learn about native and invasive plants during the Race to Meet Your Wild Neighbours this month. The event, designed by students from the Community Program Design course (CODE 3023) taught participants about the good and the bad plants that are present on campus and gave them ideas about how to help prevent the spread of invasive species.

For months, a wayward Steller's sea eagle has sparked the interest of biologists and birdwatchers across North America. Now, it's been spotted by Acadia biologist Phil Taylor in Nova Scotia, thousands of miles from its homeland.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began and led to many people being restricted to their homes or local communities, interest in the study of mushrooms has exploded. The CBC interviewed Acadia's Dr. Allison Walker and others for insights on how and why fungi and mushroom walks have captured Nova Scotians' interest.

The American Indian Science and Engineering Society has profiled fifth year Honours Biology student Leah Creaser in the latest issue of their publication Winds of Change. Leah discusses how she overcame challenges to find her scientific passion and emerge as a leader on campus and beyond.

The United Nations climate change conference is underway in Glasgow, Scotland, until November 12. Acadia's president and vice-chancellor, Dr. Peter Ricketts, is attending and will lead two panel discussions on the role of oceans.

With much of the world's attention slowly shifting from the COVID-19 pandemic back to solving the climate crisis, the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) brings together climate scientists, researchers, activists, and decision-makers from around the globe to discuss climate change 鈥� specifically, how all parties can coordinate to reach the goals laid out in the Paris Agreement.  

Read our latest newsletter to learn about the success of Acadia's hybrid business incubator and a collection of news and photos from the month of October.

The Wolfville Legion, Branch 74, and 外流影片 are pleased to share the news that the traditional Remembrance Day ceremony will return to Acadia's University Hall this November 11th.

The program will offer an in-person ceremony, commencing at 10:45 a.m. in Convocation Hall, 15 University Avenue, Wolfville. The ceremony will be conducted jointly by the Wolfville Legion and 外流影片.

With respect to COVID-19 safety, those who wish to honour Canada鈥檚 veterans and fallen may instead consider participating in the outdoor act of remembrance at the Town of Wolfville Post Office War Memorial, which will take place at approximately 12:15 p.m.