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From looking to reduce allergic sensitization for people with egg allergies to studying how alcohol consumption and metabolism may be associated with colorectal cancer risk, 14 StFX honours students spent this summer working toward making meaningful change and improving our communities as recipients of the Scotia Scholars Undergraduate Research Award from Research Nova Scotia. The awards, valued...

Thanks to the generosity of the Irving Oil Research Mentorship Award, StFX students were able to foster a deep motivation to lead positive change in rural nursing education, investigate strategies for inclusive classroom, and help start a used laptop program that will benefit an entire university community. Nine StFX students, Julia Byron, Sarah Cullen, Stella Nette, Cole MacDonald, Emilia Stewart...

St. Francis Xavier University’s alumni network is known far and wide for its strength and engagement, and this spirit filled every corner of campus this past weekend as some 600 graduates returned to StFX to reconnect, renew bonds, and celebrate the impact StFX has had on their lives—from lifelong friends made to careers gained. Alumni returned from Maine to Montreal, from Bermuda to the U.K...

Editor’s Note: As we celebrate Mi’kmaw History Month in October, we’re proud to spotlight some of our own people, Indigenous culture, contributions and history. Living the ways of netukulimk: StFX father-and-daughter on food and its significance in Mi’kmaw culture The theme of this year’s Mi’kmaw History Month, Mijipjewey Na Mawa’luksi’k, or Food Gathers us Together, is an apt one for father-and...

Under warm October skies, StFX students and community members, representatives from the StFX Alumni Association, key donors, StFX staff and faculty, and sports teams gathered outside the Amelia Saputo Centre for Healthy Living Oct. 18th to celebrate the grand opening of a facility that will welcome and support the healthy living needs of StFX and all residents in northeastern Nova Scotia. A large...

Once again, StFX computer science students had a terrific showing at Science Atlantic’s Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science conference. This year, Kennedy Roland took home a top three presentation award, four students presented their research, and eight students, divided into teams of three, took on the challenge of the competitive programming competition at the 2024 regional event hosted...

The late Jeannine Deveau, StFX Class of 1944, was a person who saw injustice and refused to accept it. Her extraordinary legacy continues to envision a better world and impact the lives of countless people at StFX, where on Feb. 28th, the university welcomed news of a second multi-million dollar gift, forming the backbone of efforts to make StFX an equitable university for all. “We at StFX are...

The life and legacy of a remarkable Xaverian was celebrated Jan. 25, 2023 as members of the StFX community gathered to pay tribute to the late Jeannine Deveau and the contributions she has made to StFX—impacting countless lives—during a ceremony held in the Joyce Family Atrium of Mulroney Hall. Ms. Deveau’s extraordinary legacy, centred around closing educational gaps for Indigenous students and...

With autumn leaves on the ground and excitement in the air, over 400 prospective students and their families arrived on campus this Sunday for the annual fall Open House. Visitors travelled from across Atlantic Canada for the full-day event, eager to immerse themselves in the campus environment and learn more about all that StFX has to offer. “Coming to X is not a four-year experience. It’s a...

For 50 years, Theatre Antigonish has entertained, educated, and inspired, bringing scores of productions to life—from a 1990s adaption of now-retired StFX English professor Dr. Sheldon Currie’s short story and novel, The Glace Bay Miners’ Museum to more recently a play written and performed by Majd Al Zhouri, now a StFX engineering graduate, who working with Theatre Antigonish volunteers, wrote...

Dr. Erin Mazerolle, Dr. James Hughes, Dr. Laura Estill, Cole MacDonald, John Delorey, Jacob Cruchet and Kaitlin Fuller are helping reduce technology barriers for students through the Used Laptops for StFX Students Program. A new program at StFX is helping reduce technology barriers for students. The Used Laptops for StFX Students Program is a new collaboration between the StFX Students’ Union and...

StFX alumni David Barry ’66 and the Hon. Jane (Baird) Barry ’65, proud Xaverians and supporters, have established the David and Jane Barry Family Bursary Endowment Fund at St. Francis Xavier University to help students with financial need. The Barry Family is providing an initial gift of $150,000 to establish the fund. The family intends to continue their support. “We believe strongly in community...

The Angus L. Macdonald Library is seeking qualified students to join our team for the remainder of the 2024-25 academic semester, with an option to extend. We offer: Flexible scheduling Shift switching Competitive wages Hands-on training Teach you how to use the library to help others and yourself Plus much more... Job Description & Position Details: File Library Student Assistant 2024-25...

In an airy, first floor office in the Nasso Family Science Centre, StFX’s Resin 3D printer in the University Machine Shop seemingly can create things out of thin air—and that’s good news for StFX faculty and students. “It really opened our eyes to what you can produce,” says Steve MacDonald, Senior Machinist and Design Specialist on the powerful new technology. The printing technique is...

Bright Light Therapy Lamps are available to use at the Bloomfield Hub and now for borrowing at the StFX Library! Bright Light Therapy Lamps are used to mimic sunlight levels, and sitting in front of a lamp for 15-20 minutes daily can help ease symptoms of clinically diagnosed seasonal affective disorder and improve sleep ( Mayo Clinic). How to Request a Bright Light Lamp from the Library: In...

… and Mona Dahdaleh Institute for Innovation in Health November 7, 2024 Dr. Kara Thompson, … focused approaches to health and wellness in Nova Scotia, especially in initiatives related … alongside talented faculty, community organizations, and students to bring our shared …

As part of course work for StFX computer science professor Dr. Jacob Levman’s Social Issues in the Information Age class, StFX student Kevin Saville built Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology that can predict the outcome of a traffic stop, the first step towards building a robocop or an assistive device that would assist a traffic officer in not discriminating against a citizen they've pulled...

Seeing so many Black youth in one space, in a post-secondary space, at StFX, was particularly poignant for Danita Williams, school councillor at Woodlawn High School. “For me as an educator, to see them ask questions, and to see themselves in this space is so wonderful,” says Ms. Williams, part of a delegation of Black high school students and chaperones 350-people strong who converged on StFX Nov...

Seven teams in the Gerald Schwartz School of Business put their skills to the test on Friday November 8th as students in Dr. Mark Fuller's BSAD 451: Cases in International Business course hosted the third annual Schwartz International Business Case Competition. Teams were challenged to analyze and present a business case while also collecting non-perishable food items for Kevin’s Corner Food...

We are thrilled to share the electronic release of Women Who Make a Difference: A 20-Year Celebration of the Dr. Trudy Eagan Women in Business Award on the StFX website. This inspiring book highlights over 40 remarkable award recipients who have each, in their unique way, demonstrated academic excellence, resilience, and a commitment to positive change. Through Dr. Eagan’s vision and generosity...