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As a seven-year-old child recently relocated to Halifax, NS from Nigeria, Kolade Boboye ’22 joined Hope Blooms, a not-for-profit registered charity focused on food insecurity and youth leadership—through a unique gardening initiative. As he dug in the dirt, planting seeds in an abandoned lot in the Uniacke Square neighborhood, the seeds of a dream also started to take root. Over a decade later...

Kim Campbell ’16 had a dilemma. Flying often for work and leisure, the StFX honours finance graduate knew her travels weren’t eco-friendly and she wanted to do something about it. It was early 2020. At the time, she’d spent about five years working in finance in Toronto, and Ms. Campbell was looking for a creative outlet. She was looking to perhaps expand into her own business. When her job slowed...

When it comes to entrepreneurship, second year StFX Schwartz School of Business student Isaac Hierlihy has a history of making an impact early. Take his first venture—it came in Grade 9! That’s when the Quispamsis, NB native launched Dunkin Apparel, a clothing company with three friends. Now, in only his second year at StFX, he can already count on his resume being a co-founder of Impact X...

Due to the anticipated poor weather conditions, including freezing rain forecasted to begin around 7:00PM, please be advised that the university will close this evening at 5:30 PM, Thursday, February 13. Online classes will continue as scheduled unless notified otherwise by the professor . Essential services will remain open (Morrison Hall, security, snow removal). The university will resume...

… StFX career fair shines spotlight on on-campus job … On-Campus Job Fair hosted by StFX Student Career Services. About 40-45 per cent of the … which they will use in future jobs and careers.  Within many departments, student …

StFX faculty member Dr. Katie Aubrecht says she cringes whenever she hears the term ‘aging population.’ “It’s always couched in that it is some sort of a problem. And we know here how vital and vibrant the community is. It’s people with experience and history, and communities are often led by people of age.” To bolster and help connect StFX and community initiatives around positive aging, Dr...

The search for a new Indigenous Student Advisor is underway. In the interim, please contact Megan Fogarty, Director, Human Rights and Equity ( @email) or Dr. Jane McMillan, Chair, Anthropology ( @email) with inquiries related to Indigenous student support. Coordinator of Indigenous Student Affairs The Coordinator of Indigenous Student Affairs is committed to enhancing...

Join us for Alumni & Friends Family Day! Enjoy Open Gym, Free Skate, and Free Swim!

The Brian Mulroney Institute of Government's Sober Second Thinkers Series will be presenting a talk by The Honourable P.J. Prosper. Senator Prosper will share his journey to help reconcile Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives in the Senate.

Information session for faculty about all MITACS programs.

Flex@X is only available to administrative (NSGEU) and managerial and professional employees. All employees participating in Flex@X will be required to agree to the following Terms and Conditions: By participating in the program you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Flex@X Program including but not limited to the Flex@X Program Guide, the Flex@X Frequently Asked Questions and...

Surround Yourself With Inspiration at Every Turn One of our goals at StFX is to help nurture the most prepared, connected, and thoughtful students in the country. And by hosting Centres of Excellence dedicated to leadership, best practices, research, support, and training, we’re able to exceed our goal. StFX is home to five unique and distinguished centres of excellence for students to benefit...

Information session for faculty about all MITACS programs.

“As I sat with all the other smiling graduates, I realized that I was in a room surrounded by trailblazers.” ~ Anne MacDonald '88 It was a special 70th StFX Homecoming this past October for Cathy (MacDougall) MacDonald ’54, age 93, who returned to campus to celebrate with her daughter Anne MacDonald ’88 and son Ken MacDonald ’88. In a note to the StFX Alumni Affairs Office, Anne says her mother...

When Amanda Decker-Penton ‘02 set out to pursue a nursing degree at StFX, she could hardly imagine how this path would transform her life and the place she called home. Today, as the managing director of the Fogo Island Inn – a tourist destination honoured last year with the Michelin 3 keys designation recognizing extraordinary hotels – Amanda has taken her expertise in caring for people and...

As a newly graduated high school student coming to StFX to study science, Sarah Murphy ’10 made an entrepreneurial move. Ms. Murphy, today a partner with the pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital firm Pelorus VC which invests in Newfoundland and Labrador-based innovation companies, called the university to see if she could switch her program to business. She did. And that entrepreneurial spirit...

Flex@X is only available to administrative (NSGEU) and managerial and professional employees. About Flex@X StFX is committed to providing a safe, inclusive workplace environment for all employees. Where appropriate, this can include opportunities for flexible scheduling and hybrid work arrangements. Flex@X and the Flexible Work Policy govern the University’s flexible work arrangement programs...

Home Safety Measures Here are some safety measures to keep in mind when setting up your home workspace: Smoke detector: You should test your smoke detector and if it is battery powered, change the batteries every six months. Carbon monoxide detector: If you have fuel-burning appliances, you should test your carbon monoxide detector and if it is battery powered, change the batteries every six...

Flex@X is only available to administrative (NSGEU) and managerial and professional employees. This page provides answers to common questions from managers and department heads about Flex@X. Additional information is available as part of the Flex@X FAQs for Employees. The information is also available in PDF format. What is Flex@X? StFX is committed to providing a safe, inclusive workplace...

The Frank McKenna Centre for Leadership is pleased to announce that the Hon. Maryam Monsef will deliver the 2025 McKenna Scholar in Residence Lecture on February 25, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in McKenna Hall. In this Lecture, Maryam Monsef speaks to the “how”, as well as to the challenges and opportunities that exist in building programs and policies that advance greater belonging, while enhancing the bottom line and social impact of organizations.