A COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER TO POSITION STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS

As we look forward to 2023, as an institution, we are focused on our priorities. With the imminent release and launch of our new strategic plan, together, we are embarking on the goal of building our university the way it was meant to be. We are focused on building tomorrow’s citizens.

e proposed Institute for Innovation in Health is a much-needed academic facility, which will support the future of health care in our province and beyond. It is a top academic priority to bring together over 75 of our health-related researchers to build synergies that will better support the health care system. StFX is a di erencemaker in the province of Nova Scotia, and with the Institute for Innovation in Health, we are building the pathways to increased success.

We are not standing still. I am proud to be part of a university that is on the move, yet has not lost sight of the importance of positive traditions that have shaped the experience we provide. Hallmarks of our Xaverian experience are traditions like Homecoming, connecting with alumni, and our X-Ring and Convocation ceremonies. With two-and-a-half years of a virtual world almost behind us, it was wonderful to connect in person with so many StFX students, alumni and donors over the last few months. roughout our travels to receptions in alumni communities, reunions on campus, and welcoming students and parents to StFX, we are buoyed by your energy, enthusiasm and continuity. Your engagement is essential to helping move StFX forward. Our relationships inform our shared future. is fall, we were excited to cheer on our students in many pursuits. We are proud to share that StFX had two students who were regional nalists for Rhodes Scholarships and that four students were recognized for their engagement in positive change through leadership as regional nalists for McCall MacBain Scholarships. Two of the StFX fall sports teams, X-Men Football and X-Women Cross Country, won the right to represent the AUS Conference in their respective U SPORTS championships. e Uteck Bowl was hosted by StFX in late November and although not victorious, the outstanding performance of the X-Men on the national stage made us very proud while our X-Women Cross Country placed in the top 10.

Please continue to watch as your StFX makes an impact, and we build our university the way it is meant to be. We are on an exciting journey.

Hail and Health.

Andrew W. Hakin, PhD President & Vice-Chancellor