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Looking to the past to inform modern health care: Meet Dr. Donna Trembinski  March 17th, 2023
“People forget that modern science came from very old, very deep Christian ideas, some of which contain biases…There’s still that notion that...
Vital connections with each other and with our environment: Meet Dr. Patti Hansen-Ketchum March 16th, 2023
“What excites me the most about research are the outcomes of the findings; the possibilities of contributing to and mobilizing knowledge to...
Determining if virtual dietetic care is effective in the dietary management of IBS: Meet Dr. Ruth Harvie March 16th, 2023
“I very much value that the study is practical and pragmatic and embedded in Nova Scotia Health. It fulfils a value of mine that what I am...
Health and wellness career event planned for StFX students on March 21  March 10th, 2023
StFX students interested in a career in health and wellness have an opportunity to learn firsthand about career opportunities and meet...
Helping build a healthier Nova Scotia: StFX receives historic investment from the province to improve rural healthcare March 9th, 2023
It was an historic day for St. Francis Xavier University—and for health care in rural Nova Scotia—March 9 with the announcement that StFX...
Digesting a Pandemic: Exploring food and nutrition responses to COVID-19--Meet StFX human nutrition professor Dr. Ann Fox   March 9th, 2023
Contributing to our Health -- A Series About StFX Research Making A Difference In Our Communities StFX is a leader in health innovation and...
Learning about burn care: StFX alumnus and burn care expert Dr. Jack Rasmussen speaks with Rankin School students March 9th, 2023
Over 100 third year Rankin School of Nursing students had the opportunity to learn about burn care from a specialist in the field, Dr. Jack...
Promoting physical activity in children: Meet StFX human kinetics professor Dr. Angie Kolen March 3rd, 2023
Contributing to our Health -- A Series About StFX Research Making A Difference In Our Communities StFX is a leader in health innovation and...
StFX, NSCC partner to launch innovative new business intelligence and analytics program, an innovative partnership benefitting students  March 3rd, 2023
St. Francis Xavier University and Nova Scotia Community College have teamed together to provide an innovative new opportunity for students...
StFX to delay opening tomorrow, Fri Mar 3 March 2nd, 2023
snow storm Xavier Square
Please be advised that the StFX campus will delay opening tomorrow, Friday, March 3, remaining closed from 6:00am until 12:00pm (noon) due to...
StFX University launches new Strategic Plan February 28th, 2023
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Following months of consultation with the campus community, StFX University has released its new strategic plan, Building Our University the...
Black X-cellence: Upcoming virtual conversation will feature six inspiring Black StFX alumni February 16th, 2023
Powerful conversation, along with Black excellence, will be on the agenda Monday, Feb. 27th 2023 when StFX hosts for the first time an online...
Supporting trailblazing artists: StFX student and recent grad, Moira & Claire, receive SOCAN national honourable mention February 16th, 2023
A StFX student and a recent grad have been recognized nationally for their musical talents. Moira & Claire, a pop-folk sister duo who...
Black Student Peer Mentor, residence leader, and accounting and actuarial science student: Meet StFX student Richaun Moss February 15th, 2023
Editor’s Note: As we celebrate African Heritage Month in February, we’re proud to spotlight some of our own people, Black culture,...
StFX to delay opening until 12PM - Tuesday Feb 14 February 14th, 2023
snow storm Xavier Square
Please be advised that StFX University will delay opening until 12:00 PM (noon) today, Tuesday, February 14, due to the storm. Essential...

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