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For 15 StFX students, receiving an NSERC Undergraduate Student Research (USRA) Award opened a world of new opportunity, provided them a chance to explore their academic passions, and, for some, played a key role in continuing to graduate school. The NSERC-USRA award provides student recipients with $8,500 for up to 14 weeks employment under the supervision of a StFX faculty member. Recipients this...

Thanks to their high standard of achievement, four StFX graduate students have received the prestigious Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (CGS-M), which helps develop research skills and assists in training qualified personnel. Kulani de Larrinaga, Leah Baylis, Riley McInnis, and Patrick Bowen have each received a CGS-M Scholarship valued at $27,000 for one year. Their research projects focus...

… Insight Grants •     Dr. Adam Perry (Adult Education) is leading a project with StFX … in the Horticulture Sector and Associated Discourses.” The sustainability of agriculture … in the Horticulture Sector and Associated Discourses.” The sustainability of agriculture …

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...

… motivation to lead positive change in rural nursing education, investigate strategies for … classroom, and help start a used laptop program that will benefit an entire university … motivation to lead positive change in rural nursing education, investigate strategies for …

… to class dinners.   Alumni Affairs Director Shanna Hopkins ’01 said StFX was delighted to … to class dinners.   Alumni Affairs Director Shanna Hopkins ’01 said StFX was delighted to …

With Professor Mário Vasconcellos

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...

Join the Department of Sociology on November 7th from 7-9pm for a Faculty Meet and Greet!

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...

Celebrate Mi’kmaw History Month with the Indigenous Student Society @ StFX

Social Justice, Injustice and STEM: Connecting these ideas for better health outcomes and increased participation

… facing Indigenous students and African Nova Scotian students. In 2015, she gifted the … difference. Here the crowd thanks the Deveau family, including Jeanine and Bill Gunn.   … her niece, Jeanine, and her nephew-in-law, Bill Gunn, Dr. Hakin said.  “Bill and …

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...

Decolonizing Climate Justice and Collaborating for Climate Action with Trevor Gould & Kate Brooks

Join NEADS and StFX on Wednesday, October 23rd from 12:00-5:00pm AT at the Charles V Keating Conference Centre (Room B) and on zoom for the Antigonish stop of their State of the Schools Tour!

This seminar is an essential opportunity for students and professionals interested in understanding the role of territorial learning in community-based development strategies.

Opening Reception and Artist Talk with Greg Davies, Nov. 6, 2024

The Maple League Teaching and Learning Committee warmly invites you to our next Maple League Hosts event: Academic Integrity in the Postplagiarism Age: How Artificial Intelligence Can be Used Ethically for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment with Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton (University of Calgary).