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GET STARTED HERE As a member of the Canada Green Building Council, StFX is proud to offer its first LEED-certified complex: the Frank McKenna Centre for Leadership, a sustainable development leader in the Maritimes. With its beautiful architecture, high ceilings, and grand windows featuring the picturesque landscape of the community nestled amongst the trees and rolling hills, it is a breathtaking...

GET STARTED HERE Making Antigonish a new sports tourism destination in the Maritimes, the StFX Stadium features 500 reserved seating spaces, (blue seats), 1850 bench seating, and 425 standing spaces. The Stadium includes an artificial field turf, an eight-lane 400m rubberized track, stadium lighting, perimeter fencing, state-of-the-art bleachers and technology. The StFX Stadium can host the...

Campus Ministry is a vibrant part of life at StFX! Development of the whole person is the driving force behind StFX whereby students leave as positive contributors to the world, manifesting God's life and love in all that they do. Through campus ministry, we support and encourage students, faculty, staff, and alumni to practice and live their faith. We welcome all faith traditions and offer...

Chaplaincy offers a variety of retreat experiences for the StFX Community, as well as a host of other events. All are invited to attend and participate! Here are a few highlights from our the 2018-2019 academic year. Graduating students and members of faculty and administration pose with Mr. John Peacock, Chancellor; Bishop Brian Dunn, Vicar of the Founder; Dr. Kent MacDonald, President and Vice...

Xaverian Prayer Eternal, loving and compassionate God, as Xaverians, we seek wisdom and truth in our lives. Inspire within our hearts a thirst for justice and a genuine desire to serve our neighbour in charity. May all of our efforts build upon those of our atron, St. Francis Xavier, who, like our Lord, came to serve not to be served. Bless our students, faculty, staff, and alumni so that together...

During the Convocation Ceremonies each spring, the Convocation Mass is a memorable celebration for members of the StFX Community, particularly graduates and their families. This year's Convocation Mass will take place on Saturday, May 4th, at 4pm in the University Chapel. Most. Rev. Brian Dunn, Vicar of the Founder, will be the presider. Throughout the celebration, graduates are selected to...

We are thankful for the ability to gather safely as a faith community at the StFX Chapel. Mass is held every Sunday at 11am. Between September and April, you are also more than welcome to attend the 5 pm Mass, as the students would be happy to celebrate and share with our wonderful alumni and community. The Chapel is open from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM for anyone who wants to pray, think or just have...

The Xaverian Welcome Ceremony is held at the beginning of the academic year and it’s a student’s first journey at StFX. As a community, first year students gather to make the Xaverian Commitment: "We the newest members of the St.FX community, hereby commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in our academic, social and spiritual lives." The Xaverian Welcome Ceremony is a very special and unique...

History of the StFX University Chapel The original StFX Chapel, now Dennis Hall at the Coady International Institute, was a gift to the university from Dr. John E. Somers, an alumnus from Cambridge, Massachusetts. Unfortunately, it had little provision for the future as it could only hold a small percentage of the student population. The present University Chapel was designed by American architect...

Manulife – Mental Wellness Programs – Through Manulife we have access to supports 24-7 with no cost. StFX provides this program free for all plan members. They have articles, videos and talk about substance abuse disorders. Assessing mental health is not as simple as taking a blood test. Awareness, understanding and knowledge of mental health issues may help move towards achieving health and...

Keeping Pace With Constant Change We strive to prepare graduates to meet the diverse challenges of dietetic practice that are made present in an ever-changing society and health care system. Understanding the impact of complex food production and distribution systems on health and wellness is increasingly considered in framing our academic program. Graduates of the Department of Human Nutrition...

Offered Through Medavie Blue Cross, StFX provides access to supports 24-7 free for all plan members. Please note that access to these services is provided for any eligible members of our benefit plans and their eligible dependents. Highlights include: Assessments - Health Risk Assessment and Health Skills Profile Challenges – Solo or Team Challenges to help commit to a healthy habit. Start a new...

Through Medavie Blue Cross – services are available, to each eligible employee or eligible family member, for special access and pricing for innovative new services that can bring better health to you and your family. Please note: StFX eligible employees or eligible family members receive special rates for the services below. Actual cost are paid by employee or family member. Online Doctors –...

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While studying Public Policy and Governance at StFX, you'll have the opportunity to choose from three degrees. Honours with subsidiary This degree requires students to complete 48 credits of core and designated courses in Public Policy and Governance as well as 24 credits in a subsidiary subject of your choice. This option offers the most in-depth experience in the PGOV program, as well as...

"An rud a nithear gu math, chithear a bhuil." Gaelic and StFX Scottish Gaelic emigrants and their descendants were settled throughout parts of the seven counties of north-eastern Nova Scotia which constituted the Roman Catholic Diocese of Antigonish. Gaelic was the majority language in this area during most of the nineteenth century; of a population of nearly 105,000 in 1871, some 67% were Gaelic...

"An t-seann chànan Albannach" What is “Celtic”? "Celtic" is a branch of the Indo-European language family, like English (which is part of the Germanic language family). The means by which the Celtic languages became established in Europe, and the time period in which this occurred in various regions, is currently a matter of research and speculation. The earliest linguistic evidence dates back to...

"Cho glic ri sagart agus eallach leabhraichean air" Celtic Library Resources Celtic Collection Overview Students and visiting scholars at StFX can access a remarkable collection of Celtic Studies materials, especially as relating to Scottish Gaelic. It is the largest of its kind in Canada, and one of the most significant in North America. Highlights of the Collection ~ 10,000 items Monographs...

Admission Requirements Our program is for you if: You want to combine your educational background and professional experience with expertise in adult education; Have a related Bachelor's degree with a minimum overall B grade; Have at least 2 years of experience working with adults; and, Want a program that is part time, online, flexible, and affordable. For applicants whose first language is not...