A newsletter for Acadia’s Distinguished Alumni and Honorary Degree Community
The Honoree
Issue 2 | fall 2016
Welcome to the Class of 2016. It was my pleasure during this year’s Convocation ceremonies to welcome six honorary degree recipients to membership in Acadia’s Class of 2016. For Stephen Wetmore, Dale Frail, and Deborah MacLatchy, this year’s Convocation was a homecoming and it was our privilege to add an Honorary Doctorate to their Acadia undergraduate degrees in recognition of their remarkable contributions to science, business, and the community. Lynn Jones, Gato Munyamasoko, and Howard Wightman were honoured for their impressive accomplishments in civil rights reform, peace-building and health promotion. This year’s class of honorees are all outstanding role models for the graduands who shared Convocation with them, and a source of inspiration for our entire community. Our Alumni Gala in April was another well-attended successful celebration and fundraising event. Brigadier-General (Ret’d) Hilary Jaeger (’79), was named the Distinguished Alumni Award winner for 2016 and, for the first time, Acadia’s Alumni Association honoured young alumni. Michael Kennedy (’05) and Chansey Veinotte (’10), both of Halifax, were recognized for their community-building efforts and achievements within 10 years of graduation. Hilary, Mike and Chansey each gave brief speeches to the audience about their own Acadia experience and how it has influenced their lives. The event raised almost $35,000 for student scholarships, bringing total Gala fundraising proceeds to more than $400,000 since its inception over a decade ago. Convocation and the Alumni Gala are two special events where the true depth of alumni commitment to Acadia are on full display. We are fortunate as an institution to have generations of men and women who have distinguished themselves and simultaneously brought honour to Acadia. It is also truly remarkable to hear the similarities between the stories told when our most recent graduates meet those who return to campus for their class reunions. Acadia has succeeded in preserving what is most important about our institutional identity – a commitment to students and instilling in them the idea of responsible citizenry – and our graduates recognize this as the most valuable lesson learned at Acadia. I hope you’ll have an opportunity to connect with your fellow alumni at upcoming events – you’ll find a list of dates and places below. Yours in Acadia spirit
Ray Ivany President and Vice-Chancellor
Honorary Degree recipients
Honorary Degree recipients
Dale Frail Doctor of Science
Deborah MacLatchy Doctor of Science
Dale Frail is known for his joint
Dr. Deborah MacLatchy
discovery of pulsar planets
graduated from Acadia
and for his contributions to
University with a Bachelor of
understanding the origin of
Science (Hon.) in biology and
gamma-ray bursts. He holds
earned a PhD in zoology from
an undergraduate degree in
the University of Manitoba.
physics from Acadia Univer-
She currently serves as the
sity, and earned a Master of
Provost and Vice-President,
Science and a Ph.D in as-
Academic as well as Professor
tronomy from the University of Toronto. In 1989, he moved to the
of Biology at Wilfrid Laurier University.
United States with a National Science and Engineering Council Deborah’s vision and abilities have been recognized nationally.
(NSERC) post-doctoral fellowship.
She was named one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women by In 1992, Dale Frail and Aleksander Wolszczan announced the
the Women’s Executive Network (2012); received a 2015 Angela
discovery of the existence of two planets, and a possible third,
Hildyard Recognition Award from the Senior Women Academic
around a pulsar. In addition to being the first confirmed discovery
Administrators of Canada; and was awarded a prestigious
of pulsar planets, the find is also generally considered to be
NSERC Synergy Award for Innovation (2005). She is currently
the first confirmed discovery of extra-solar planets of any kind.
Chair of the Board of the Balsillie School of International Affairs,
Dale went on to hold a prized Jansky post-doctoral fellowship,
an institute for research, education, and outreach in global
before joining the research staff of the National Radio Astronomy
governance and international public policy.
Observatory, Socorro, New Mexico, in 1993, where he continues today as a tenured astronomer.
Lynn Jones Doctor of Humanities
Rev. Gato Munyamasoko Doctor of Divinity As a Christian leader, Rev.
Lynn Jones is a social activist,
Gato Munyamasoko is
community organizer, labour
committed to peace-building
leader, and inspiring speaker
and reconciliation. In addition
who has shared her experi-
to the urgent issue of global
ences, wisdom and expertise
poverty, Gato exercises
in Canada and on the world
leadership in one of the most
stage.
violent areas of Africa — the Great Lakes region — which includes Rwanda, the Democratic
Lynn has dedicated her life to
Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya.
human and civil rights, and the elimination of all forms of racism and discrimination. Over the
Gato currently serves as the general secretary and first legal
course of her remarkable career, Lynn’s efforts have helped effect
representative of the Association of Baptist Churches in Rwanda
real change in areas of social, political and economic inclusion,
(AEBR), and is one of the Canadian Baptist Ministries’ foremost
with special attention to issues of feminism, class, race, ability,
partners and global leaders in Integral Mission. In 2015, he was
and poverty.
awarded the Human Rights Award by the Baptist World Alliance.
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Honorary Degree recipients
Distinguished Alumni Award
Stephen Wetmore Doctor of Civil Laws
Brigadier-General (Ret’d) Hilary Jaeger (’79)
Stephen Wetmore’s long history
Born in England in 1959, Hilary
of corporate leadership has
Jaeger spent her childhood
distinguished him as one of
in Scotland, Quebec, and
Canada’s most outstanding
New Brunswick. She arrived
CEOs.
at Acadia University in 1975 and graduated in 1979 with
After graduating from Acadia
a degree in mathematics
University’s Manning School
and applied science, winning
of Business, he earned his
the Mounce medal for the
Chartered Accountant designation with PricewaterhouseCoopers
highest average among applied science graduates. While
and held senior leadership positons with Newtel, Aliant, Bell
an undergraduate, she joined the Militia (Army Reserve) and
Canada, Bell Aliant. In 2008, he was named President and Chief
completed officer training during the summer months.
Executive Officer of one of Canada’s oldest and most iconic businesses, Canadian Tire. Before his retirement in 2014, Stephen
She received her MD from the University of Toronto and served
led Canadian Tire on a mission that saw it completely renew its retail
in Canada’s armed forces as a general practitioner in many
approach and, in 2013, he was named Distinguished Retailer of the
locations across Canada and overseas: in Germany, Croatia,
Year by the Retail Council of Canada. Shortly after Convocation,
Bosnia, and Afghanistan. She was the first woman, and first
Wetmore was reappointed as Canadian Tire’s CEO.
medical officer, to be assigned as a full-time instructor at the
Dr. Howard Wightman Doctor of Humanities Dr. Howard Wightman is a
Army’s Command and Staff College in Kingston, and from 2004 to 2009 she served as Surgeon General. She was also Commander of the Canadian Forces Health Services Group from 2007 to 2009.
consummate health care professional and community
She retired in 2014 and today is Chair of the Board of
health promotion activist.
Directors of Osteoporosis Canada and a member of the Health Technology Expert Review Panel, which advises third-party
Known as the “Heart Protector,”
payers on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of medical
Howard helped establish the
devices, procedures, and programs.
Extended Warranty II (EW II) program at Valley Regional
She has been married for over 26 years to a fellow former Army
Hospital, and founded the Valley Cardiac Rehab Society, a
officer, Brigadier-General (Retired) Christopher Thurrott. They
fundraising group providing equipment and personnel resources
were the first married couple in the Canadian Armed Forces to
to run the program. Howard also initiated Life Cycle, a celebration
both reach General Officer rank.
of healthy, active lifestyles for all ages that attracts approximately 600 participants each year. Life Cycle’s goal is to stimulate lasting, healthy physical activity throughout the community. Another initiative, Hearts on Ice, is both a fundraiser and health promotion program led by Howard and the Valley Cardiac Rehab Society. Now in its 20th year, the event has raised more than $500,000 to support cardiac patient recovery.
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Alumni Profile Establishing the Susie Golding Langley Award for students with a focus on sports nutrition, Susie Langley has become a mentor to the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Susie Langley (’61, DSC ’09)
While sport nutrition was in its infancy, Susie liaised with some of the
Susie Langley is a retired Registered Dietitian and Nutrition
Association’s specialty practice group “Sports, Cardiovascular,
Consultant in Toronto with a B.Sc. from Acadia University and a M.Sc. in Foods and Nutrition from Cornell University. In 2009, Susie’s DSC from Acadia was followed by another prestigious honour, the Ryley-Jeffs Memorial Lecture Award from the Dieticians of Canada, for her ground-breaking work in sport nutrition and linking nutrition with infertility. In 2012, she was named a Fellow of the Dieticians
leading sport practitioners of the day through the American Dietetic and Wellness Nutritionists” (SCAN), deepening her expertise and expanding her network. As an active member of SCAN she received an Award of Excellence for coordinating their first Mentorship Program. Later, Susie became the first dietitian in Canada to earn the Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) in 2005 and was initially involved in helping establish this exam with her
of Canada. Susie describes her career trajectory as one that often
SCAN colleagues.
benefitted from being “in the right place at the right time,” but her
Susie moved back to Canada in 1986 and married Acadia boyfriend
work with high performances athletes and coaches has taken her
Shane (Wayne) Langley in 1987. She worked in cancer research
inside some of North America’s most elite sports organizations, and
until 1989 when she started her own practice. Working with high
her introduction to professionals in the field of andrology and fertility
performance athletes and teams and giving team presentations
laid the foundation for today’s innovative work in her field.
began in earnest when she was invited to join the Sports Medicine
Susie grew up in Pennfield, New Brunswick, and had no idea where
Specialists Clinic whose director was the team doctor to the Toronto
her career might lead when she graduated from Acadia with her B.Sc. in Home Economics. She pursued an unconventional path when she enrolled in Cornell’s graduate program, choosing a double major in Food and Nutrition. She honed her clinical and research skills over the next several years before taking a break after the birth of her son Paul in 1969. When she was preparing to return to the workforce in Oak Ridge, Tennessee in 1975, she met a fellow Canadian and Cornell graduate who mentored her through the Registered Dietician exam – setting the stage for Susie’s successful career and her own commitment today to give back to Acadia by mentoring students. Susie’s interest in sport nutrition was ignited when she joined the faculty at East Carolina University School of Medicine in the early
Maple Leafs. She consulted to the Leafs, the Toronto Raptors, The National Ballet of Canada, and a multitude of Team Canada and varsity sports, Olympic and World class athletes, particularly gold medal winners at Tennis Canada, Skate Canada and Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team. As a featured speaker in North America, Ireland and Malaysia she has numerous publications and co-authored “Nutrition and Athletic Performance” (2009) the position paper of Dietitians of Canada, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and American College of Sport Medicine. She taught Sports Nutrition at Ryerson University, mentored physicians in the University of Toronto’s Sports Medicine Fellowship Program and co-authored the Dietitians of Canada online “Sports Supplements” course.
1980s teaching nutrition to Family Medicine doctors and medical
In 1998, Susie became the first consulting nutritionist to the Canadian
students and helping to develop the “Model Nutrition Curriculum in
Sport Centre Ontario and to the National Coaching Institute Ontario
Family Medicine”, one of the first in the U.S. She also observed the
where she continued to expand her network of Olympic-level
need for practical sports nutrition information for family physicians
coaches and athletes until retirement in 2009. Her 17-year run as a
who treated young athletes in Greenville, North Carolina and
contributor to The Medical Post generated additional media exposure
developed a basic sport nutrition manual.
on television and radio and in magazines and newspapers.
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Young Alumni Awards Late in her career, Susie began consulting to two infertility clinics where she assessed the nutritional status and counseled female
Michael Kennedy (’05)
infertility patients. Through her commitment to the early detection
Mike Kennedy earned his BBA from
and treatment of female athletes exhibiting characteristics of the
Acadia in 2005 and was Vice President
“Female Athlete Triad” she became aware of a similar parallel
Finance for the Acadia Students’ Union
among female infertility patients. This Triad is described as low
and the Cap and Gown Speaker for
energy availability from overtraining and/or undereating, amenorrhea
his class. He earned his Chartered
(irregular or absent menstrual periods) and low bone mineral density
Accountant designation while working
with risk of early osteoporosis. As a result she developed a Nutrition
for Deloitte and his Master of Accounting
Screening Form (NSF) to assess lifestyle factors including nutrition
from University of Saskatchewan. He
that could negatively impact fertility. In the December 2014 edition of the peer-reviewed Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research, Susie reported her research findings on 300 female infertility patients. Her work has set the stage for further research and identifies weight, BMI, diet, exercise and stress as modifiable risk factors that may help promote optimum fertility and create awareness among patients and health professionals of the important link between nutrition, fertility and a successful pregnancy.
has managed a cancer research project with Cancer Care Nova Scotia, worked as a provincial public servant for the Government of Nova Scotia, and co-founded a micro-grant organization called the Halifax Awesome Foundation. He has completed 10 marathons and an Ironman triathlon and carried the Olympic Torch in 2010. Mike is working on a major piece of research to break down stigmas associated with mental health for entrepreneurs and is speaking openly about his own struggles in an effort to make those around him feel more comfortable with their .own circumstances.
Susie says “Basically, it often comes down to a calorie deficit. Many patients eat good food, but just not enough of it or the
Chansey Veinotte (’10)
right balance of nutrients.” Today the challenges of high stress
Chansey graduated from Acadia
lifestyles, nutrient and energy excesses or deficiencies combined
University with a BScH in Biology in 2010
with too little or too much exercise definitely require greater balance
and completed a Master of Science
and individualized nutrition is a key factor. The “one size fits all”
degree at Dalhousie University studying
approach to diet and nutrition is all too pervasive on the internet
pediatric cancers Since then, Chansey
and from unqualified commentators.
in collaboration with Dr. Poul Sorensen at the University of British Columbia
Today, Acadia Nutrition and Dietetics students are direct beneficiaries of Susie’s early encounters with mentors. Using the proceeds from her Ryley-Jeffs Award, she generously established the Susie Golding Langley Award for students with a focus on sports nutrition and she has become a mentor to the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics where nutrition and kinesiology students are partnering with Acadia Athletics to present sport nutrition talks to Varsity athletes and coaches. Susie feels lucky to maintain an active dialogue with some of the students who have won her award and enjoys contributing timely professional expertise and resources to the faculty and students. Susie returns periodically to Wolfville with her husband Shane (Class of ’65) who is involved in helping raise funds for the Abner LangleyEugene Mitton Chair at the Acadia Divinity School. They were most recently on campus when Susie celebrated her 55th reunion (Class of 1961) when she displayed some of her watercolour paintings
and his Master’s Supervisor Dr. Jason Berman, uncovered a new cellular protein, YB-1, that was found to play a significant role in promoting bone cancer cell metastasis. Chansey is currently a Teaching Assistant for two Biology courses at Dalhousie and is a Research Associate at the IWK Health Centre, in partnership with Dalhousie University. Chansey has received several academic awards and co-authored several cancer research papers. His work in medical science has been recognized locally, nationally, and internationally and is a founding member of the charity — Duathlon of Champions. More information about the Alumni Gala and the award winners can be found here or by reading the on-line version of our most recent Bulletin.
from previous workshops in Grand Manan, Florida and France. Her son Paul is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and is employed at Emory University in Atlanta. Issue 2 | fall 2016
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Alumni Profile “I am always interested in meeting people who are doing fascinating work. When I see the list of those who have been honoured by Acadia, I see people that I’d like to meet and learn more about.”
Humboldt Fellow. Other honours include the Radiation Research
Bob Sutherland (’61) (DSC ’85)
Award from the Radiation Research Society in 1976 and the Merit Award from the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Bob has distinguished himself for his leadership in research, technology
Dr. Bob Sutherland might call Menlo Park, California, home, but this
transfer, and innovation. He and Karen have established
Moncton native still spends several months each year at the family
scholarships and funds to support students as well as research
cottage near Shediac, N.B. There, he and his wife Karen are able
and technology innovation. He received Rochester’s Alumni
to enjoy their ever-expanding family as children and grandchildren
Service Award in 2005 and Deans’ Medals from the Schools of
rotate through the guest rooms that have replaced the wall tent
Medicine (2011) and, jointly with Karen, Nursing (2015).
once used by visitors. Committed to spending quality time with Karen, whom he met at the University of Rochester, children
In 1988 Bob entered the private sector and moved to California
Kathleen, Bill (Kim), and Jeff (Stella), and four grandchildren, Bob is
after being hired by SRI International as Vice-President, Life
able to find a balance in semi-retirement that allows him to pursue
Sciences. In 1998 he joined Varian Medical Systems, where he was
his passion for research into ways to find and fight cancer.
a Vice-President and also CEO of a subsidiary company, Varian Biosynergy Inc. In 2006, when planning to retire from Varian, Bob
Following his graduation from Acadia, where he learned important
was asked by the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR)
lessons about hard work and responsibility while gaining
in Toronto to lead a team whose goal was to advance scientific
confidence in his own abilities, Bob pursued his PhD at the
discoveries to create products to benefit patients while stimulating
University of Rochester, graduating in 1966. His research interests
the development of a knowledge-based economy in Ontario. As
centered on the influence of abnormal micro-environments
Vice-President, Commercialization for OICR, Bob helped start
affecting cancer cell growth, behaviour, and response to therapy.
companies which now have products in various stages of market
The loss to cancer of close family members and friends has made
development. He continues to serve in various capacities with
Bob’s work intensely personal. But that’s only one of the reasons
some of these companies while also remaining employed in an
he has achieved enormous success and remains active on the
advisory role by OICR through its commercialization arm, FACIT
leading edge of some of the most important new work being done
(Fight Against Cancer Innovation Trust). His role as Board Chair
in the fight against cancer.
of the Centre for Probe Development and Commercialization (CPDC), which is a Centre of Excellence in Canada, exemplifies his
After a post-doctoral training year in Oslo, Norway, Bob began
commitment to ongoing leadership in the field.
his research career at the Ontario Cancer Foundation in London, Ontario, where he also taught at the University of Western Ontario.
In a guest lecture at Acadia during the 50th Reunion of the Class
In 1976 he returned to the University of Rochester Cancer Center
of 1961, Bob spoke of his ongoing passion for cancer research,
as Associate Director, Experimental Therapeutics and Professor
a fire that was lit at Acadia. The way in which cancer cells change
of Biophysics and Radiation Oncology. During this time, he spent
and develop resistance to therapy in their low oxygen (hypoxic)
a sabbatical year working in Germany and Switzerland as a
micro-environment was the basis of many of his team’s research
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Upcoming Events publications beginning in the early 1970’s. Today this knowledge is
Please ensure you join us at one of our many alumni
being used to develop anti-cancer drugs triggered by hypoxia that
events in major Canadian cities and key centres around
preferentially kill these cells.
the world. These networking events are an excellent way for Acadia graduates to stay in touch with one another and
Bob explains that understanding how cancer cells behave has
to learn about the exciting changes happening on campus
stimulated the development of diagnostic testing and imaging
and beyond. In addition to the events below, planning is
procedures to characterize cancers, making it possible to customize
currently underway for events in the Maritimes, Ontario,
therapies to individual patients’ cancers. In addition, knowing
Western Canada, the Caribbean, and the United States.
more about how normal cells change in regions where cancer has
Please visit: www2.acadiau.ca/alumni-friends/alumni/
occurred may lead to new therapeutic strategies, like activating the
events.html for updated event information.
body’s own immune cells to attack cancer. Campus
Founder’s Day
November 15, 2016
This targeted approach to cancer therapy is the principal focus
Beijing
Reception
November 15, 2016
of Bob’s work with CPDC. Radioactive isotopes are chemically
Singapore
Reception
November 17, 2016
attached to antibodies that specifically target cancer cells, delivering
Hong Kong Reception
November 24, 2016
highly localized radiation therapy.
Ottawa
Social on the Hill
November 28, 2016
Montreal
Reception
November 29, 2016
Halifax
President’s Gala Retirement Dinner
May 26, 2017
Bob told his audience that he has a very simple philosophy in life: “Do your best and be nice.” He is grateful for the start he had at Acadia and the many lifelong friends he made. He is genuinely honored to be one of Acadia’s honorary degree recipients. “I am always interested in meeting people who are doing fascinating work. When I see the list of those who have been honoured by Acadia, I see people that I’d like to meet and learn more about.” With all that Bob has achieved and the contributions he has made to scientific discovery, his desire to learn is as strong today as ever. More information about Bob and his work can be found by visiting the websites of the Fight Against Cancer Innovation Trust (www.facit.ca) or the Centre for Probe Development and
President’s Gala On Friday, May 26, 2017, Acadia’s Annual Alumni Gala will be a tribute to outgoing President Ray Ivany. This event has become one of the highlights of the year for alumni who wish to celebrate Acadia and contribute to financial support for students. The 2017 Gala is expected to attract a large crowd of Acadia supporters and well-wisher who want to thank Ray for his contributions to Acadia. The event will be held at the Halifax Convention Centre and more details will be released in coming months.
Commercialization (www.imagingprobes.ca).
Maple League of Universities Acadia has partnered with Bishop’s, Mount Allison and Saint Francis Xavier Universities to launch the Maple League of Universities, an initiative aimed at establishing a brand category (such as the Ivy League in the U.S.) which simply does not exist in Canada. The League’s objective is to let prospective students, parents, and key stakeholders know that our style of university and style of education exists, generate awareness and understanding of it, and create demand for it. This is particularly important in the homogenous PSE landscape in Canada, where bigger is often seen as better. The initiative is not just about collaboration between the universities – it is about launching a category university and style of learning that is provided only at the Maple League member universities. The tagline that will be used by the Maple League is “An Extraordinary Way of Learning.” Issue 2 | fall 2016
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The Changing Face of Acadia The past twelve months have been busy ones for construction crews and major donors who are supporting renovations and improvement to campus.
Stevens High Performance Centre As soon as Convocation concluded, work began on the Stevens High Performance Centre, a gift to Acadia by The Stevens Family Foundation. The $1 million anchor gift honours the memory of Laurie Stevens (’55, DCL ’02) and former member of Acadia’s Board of Governors. Several members of the Foundation are
Wu Welcome Centre
graduates of Acadia: Marilyn Stevens (’55), Wendy Himmelman
In October 2015, the Wu Welcome Centre hosted its first events
(’79, ‘80), Thane Stevens (’80), Foundation Chair Janette Fiander
as the site for many Homecoming activities. This spectacular
(’82), Scott Stevens (’86), and Tracey Tulloch (’91). The Stevens
addition to Alumni Hall and the accompanying renovations to
Centre will provide Acadia and other high performance athletes
the historic former home
access to strength and conditioning training facilities as well
to Acadia’s Presidents are
as updated locker rooms for field sports and Acadia’s varsity
the result of a gift to Acadia
hockey team. This facility positions Acadia well as Sport Centre
in honour of Hong Kong
Atlantic’s first satellite location in Nova Scotia outside of Halifax.
businessman Dr. Jieh Yee
It’s expected that it will attract a number of high quality events and
Wu from his children, Acadia
competitions to Acadia both during the academic year and during
graduates Lily (‘63), Doris
the spring and summer. A substantial proportion of construction
(‘64), and Timothy (‘66). Lily’s husband, Dr. Andre Lau (‘61), is
is expected to conclude just
also an Acadia alumnus. An exterior patio, Clark Terrace, is a gift
in time for Acadia’s hosting
from John T. Clark (‘52, DCL ’10). It adjoins the Wu Welcome
of the CIS Women’s Soccer
Centre and provides a magnificent outdoor reception space. The
Championship in November.
building is home to Acadia’s advancement team and in late 2015
This photo was taken just after
the University’s new student recruitment team joined them. The
the final concrete wall panels
Wu Welcome Centre is now where students considering Acadia
were lifted into place.
first encounter our wonderful community and begin their campus tours. This complex, inside and out, has received positive reviews
Acadia’s New Science Complex
from alumni and community members alike.
On September 14, the Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board, and the Honourable Kelly Regan, Nova
F.C. Manning School of Business
Scotia Minister of Labour and Advanced Education, announced
In October 2015, Patterson Hall reopened as the new home to
their governments will invest $15.98 million ($10.48 million will
the F.C. Manning School of Business. Thanks to more than
come from the Government of Canada and $5.5 million from
$2.5 million in alumni donations,
the Province of Nova Scotia) in a $22.25 million renovation and
led in large part by Dr. Bruce
upgrade of Huggins Science Hall and Elliott Hall, two older
Galloway (’68, DCL ’03),
buildings that are part of
Patterson Hall has now been
Acadia University’s Science
refurbished from top to bottom.
Complex. Private donors will
The renovations have restored
contribute the additional $6.27
and repurposed the 80-year-
million required to complete
old building so that it now boasts some of the best classroom, meeting and office space on campus. This project would not have
the project. While improving the buildings’ energy use
been possible without the generosity of our alumni and Bruce’s
and efficiency, the upgrades will promote intensified research
energy and enthusiasm.
and commercialization activities, including converting a small structure that joins the buildings into an innovation pavilion, with space for laboratories and support services for industrial liaison, commercialization and co-op education.
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