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Senior students—soon-to-be-graduates clad in black robes—took time to celebrate the spirit of community, to reflect on their journey at StFX so far, and to recommit to the pursuit of excellence as members of the Class of 2021 gathered at venues across campus on March 28 to participate in the Xaverian Farewell Ceremony. The ceremony, a traditional farewell for graduating students, bookends the...

… Excellence in Business Studies: Two StFX Schwartz School … students in StFX’s Gerald Schwartz School of Business, have been recognized as exceptional … campaign that will benefit Season’s Centre for Grieving Children in honour of her …

… Voices Circle on Feb. 11 An important new initiative highlighting Black student … child and youth study (2012) and completed a MEd in counselling through Acadia University … Voices Circle on Feb. 11 An important new initiative highlighting Black student …

A unique place in the educational world is found inside the Angus L. Macdonald Library on the StFX campus, where the Fr. Charles Brewer Celtic Collection—one of the premier collections of its kind in North America—is providing an important resource for StFX’s Celtic Studies Department and many more from international scholars to musicians, authors to playwrights. Just recently when The Highland...

StFX science students will have even more opportunity to participate in undergraduate research and to learn new skills thanks to a generous gift of $100,000 the university has received from the Marangoni Family, which includes longtime StFX chemistry professor Dr. Gerry Marangoni. The donation from the Marangoni Family to the Chemistry Department will be used to create a fund to support student...

… In the aftermath of the execution of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 60 … PhD, is a lawyer and assistant professor at Saint Mary’s University in the Department of … scholarship focuses on the history of Black Canada beginning with the American Revolution; …

It was an exciting end to the year for StFX English professor Dr. Kailin Wright who saw her new monograph Political Adaptation in Canadian Theatre (McGill-Queens UP, 2020) listed on The Hill Times’ List of 100 Best Books in 2020, an annual feature The Hill Times compiles on the best non-fiction books of the year. “It is very exciting to see Political Adaptation in Canadian Theatre recognized in...

Eric Sutton, a graduating StFX B.Sc. in human kinetics student from Peterborough, ON, has won the cost of his X-Ring by participating in an annual survey for senior students that gauges student satisfaction and experience. All who participate are eligible for a prize draw to win the cost of their X-Ring. The survey is administered by the Academic Vice-President and Provost’s office and the Office...

The StFX Class of 2021—a group of graduating students who persevered and thrived in a year like no other—was celebrated May 7, 2021 as StFX welcomed nearly 945 new alumni and honoured Nova Scotia Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang and Sean Boyd, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, with the degree Doctor of Laws honoris causa, during Spring...

… and community building on the agenda for Nova Scotia high school students at upcoming … can register here . Refresh 2021, the organizers say, is a chance to take a moment to … Hill is a queer and non-binary community organizer and activist from Cape Breton, NS. …

… it.  Brennah Agnew and Emily Matthews, who both graduated in May (Ms. Agnew with a BA in … things she wanted or needed growing up. We both decided we needed to take action,” Ms. … it.  Brennah Agnew and Emily Matthews, who both graduated in May (Ms. Agnew with a BA in …

… started working at the Queensway-Carlton Hospital in Ottawa as a COVID screener, and I … how the shortage of oxygen equipment and hospital space, with the rise in COVID-19 … started working at the Queensway-Carlton Hospital in Ottawa as a COVID screener, and I …

St. Francis Xavier University will welcome almost 950 new alumni and will honour Nova Scotia Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang and Sean Boyd, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, with the degree Doctor of Laws honoris causa, during Spring Convocation ceremonies on May 2. StFX will award degrees and diplomas to nearly 945 students from the Class...

… I write to inform you that, on behalf of StFX, I have added my signature and support … Francis to the survivors of the residential school system, their families and all … reference. File Statement on Residential Schools_ACCUC.pdf   Respectfully, Andy Andy W. …

… skills, and contacts with private companies, non-profits, and others that will … technologies (GIT). GIT is a Nova Scotian company developing non-toxic coatings that … Resolution Health Support Workers and Non-Insured Health Benefits Navigator Programs in …

Exceptional work happening on campus. Here we meet several faculty members International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022:

Today, Friday, Feb. 11, we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022. This global day marks the accomplishments of women in science, recognizing the critical role women and girls play in science and technology. It also shines a spotlight on what still needs to be done. At St. Francis Xavier University, numerous female faculty and students are doing exceptional work. Here, we...

In what is being called a ‘win-win’ situation, StFX has finalized an agreement with the Antigonish Farmers Market that will allow StFX, through its Department of Human Nutrition, to access the market’s commercial kitchen for teaching and entrepreneurial activities. Importantly, one of the first activities will see StFX nutrition students both learning and giving back to the community as they serve...

… honorary X-Ring, always a much-guarded secret, to Sheree Christie, recently retired … honorary X-Ring, always a much-guarded secret, to Sheree Christie, recently retired …

… with every donation above $20 receiving a tax receipt. The support doesn’t end when … with every donation above $20 receiving a tax receipt. The support doesn’t end when …