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When a group of StFX physics students started planning an Atlantic undergraduate physics and astronomy conference, they decided to aim big—and the results have been more than impressive. The students have attracted 2018 Nobel Prize winner Donna Strickland; NASA engineer and advocate for diversity and inclusion in science, Renee Horton; StFX alumnus Allan H. MacDonald, winner of the Wolf Prize and...

From the stirring rhythmic beats of the African drumming procession that opened the ceremony to the closing prayer that encouraged all to hear in their hearts the powerful words expressed, the launch of African Heritage Month 2020 in Antigonish not only shone a spotlight on the culture and contributions of African Nova Scotians to society, it recognized the strength that comes with unity. A large...

All those entering the lobby of Mulroney Hall on the StFX campus on January 27, 2020 had an amazing opportunity to learn and talk about Holocaust education with a number of StFX students. Students from psychology professor Dr. Karen Blair’s Psyc 441 held an all-day event for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, displaying their final projects for the course, and being on hand to speak with all...

Getting together for a meal with friends and family over the holidays is a time-honoured tradition. This year, that circle grew a little wider as a group of StFX international students and members of the local community connected over Christmas through a new program at StFX called Home for the Holidays. The StFX Office of Internationalization arranged the inaugural Home for the Holidays program to...

Six StFX students will be adding their voices to wider discussions around systemic and institutional racism and enabling change as the inaugural recipients of StFX’s Frank McKenna Centre’s Racial Justice Leadership Grants. The annual grants, of $4,500 each, are designed to provide Black and Indigenous students with funding and institutional resources to support projects that include research...

As new students filed into the Keating Centre on Sept. 10th, the first of two Welcome Days at StFX for 951 first year students, the members of the Class of 2024 were immediately welcomed by StFX staff members with a friendly greeting, conversation, and directions on the day. While the process for welcoming new and returning students this year looks much different than how StFX traditionally kicks...

Article written by Kayla Klym (@email) On September 8th, 2020 the first comprehensive assessment of Earth’s heat inventory was published. The report is based on the concerted efforts of Karina Von Shuckmann and 37 co-authors from scientific institutions across the globe. This collaborative effort supported by the Global Climate Observing System combined cutting edge climate science...

Four research projects at StFX, that range from optimizing care of infants during painful procedures to work on marine biofouling, are receiving over $400,000 in funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for the tools the researchers need to stay ahead and to excel. The Government of Canada, through the CFI, is giving more than $96 million in funding to support 377 new research...

Some StFX students returned to campus early this fall for an immersive learning experience in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Earth sciences professor Dr. Dave Risk, along with course facilitators Katlyn MacKay and Chelsie Hall, took six students to the national park for the Environmental Earth Science field course. The students learned how to use equipment for sampling soil, water, air...

As Dr. Andy Hakin officially became StFX’s 19th President & Vice-Chancellor during a formal ceremony held Dec. 5, 2020, he spoke about the power of education to transform lives—and he committed to leading StFX as an institution ‘for the people,’ an institution dedicated to shaping the future leaders of society. “The unlocking of human potential is one of the most valuable gifts any person can give...

Unsolved questions about the way water behaves and why it is so different from other liquids is a problem that has puzzled scientists for many years. But now, StFX physics professor Dr. Peter Poole is part of an international collaboration of scientists who’ve taken a big step forward in understanding how water behaves. The team has published a paper in the prestigious journal Science, presenting...

On December 3rd, StFX Day, a day touched by magic, senior class co-president Ally Hancock tried to sum up how members of the Class of 2021 are feeling, to finally receive their much-coveted X-Rings. “There’s poetry behind something that unites us all and carries so much responsibility…We feel so much affinity to this place… that is why we wear this ring,” Ms. Hancock said as she and fellow senior...

… Laurie Halfpenny MacQuarrie during Fall Convocation 2020 December 5, 2020 Tiffany Gould '20 addressed convocation on behalf of the graduates StFX … Laurie Halfpenny MacQuarrie during Fall Convocation 2020 December 5, 2020 Tiffany Gould …

Over 800 participants from around the world are joining together starting today, Sept. 21, International Day of Peace, for the start of the Local Women’s Voices for Peace, a four day virtual global conference hosted by StFX’s Coady Institute, that is marking the 20th anniversary of United Nations Security Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. “Recognizing the significance, and often under...

In November, St. Francis Xavier University’s Coady Institute celebrated a significant milestone for its Circle of Abundance – Amplifying Indigenous Women’s Leadership initiative. In a virtual event, Indigenous Program Lead Karri-Lynn Paul announced that the campaign surpassed its $1 million fundraising goal. During the event, attendees heard from program graduates, staff, and supporters. Paul also...

Be bold. Explore new things. Get involved. Challenge yourself. And take full advantage of the opportunity presented to you at St. Francis Xavier University. Those were the words of advice StFX President Dr. Andy Hakin had for members of the incoming freshmen class, first year students who gathered Oct. 17 to take part in the Xaverian Welcome Ceremony, where all new students are invited to commit...

… ceremony at StFX marks inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, … there to be reconciliation, he said we must learn and speak the truth, we must come … arrived at a residential school wearing a new orange shirt that was taken from her. It …

Masked and vaccinated, hundreds of students, faculty and staff joined on the grounds at the StFX Stadium to recognize that while positive change has happened concerning sexualized violence, much work is still needed to address a culture of sexual violence on university campuses. The annual Take Back the Night event was organized by the StFX Office of the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response...

… Pay it Forward: StFX student Ben Boudreau offering X-Ring … and pay it forward. “So given that this is my senior year, I thought it seemed very … Pay it Forward: StFX student Ben Boudreau offering X-Ring … and pay it forward. “So given that this is my senior year, I thought it seemed very …

In a new study, a StFX aquatic resources professor is providing novel insight into where to focus research to optimize relevance to management within the growing field of movement ecology of aquatic animals. Dr. Jordan Matley is the lead author of the research paper, ‘ Global trends in aquatic animal tracking with acoustic telemetry,’ released today in the journal, Trends in Evolution and Ecology...