Acadia ALERT - Campus Closed (Weather)

Today, Monday, February 23, 2026, Acadia University will remain closed, with the exception of residences and Wheelock Dining Hall, due to the forecasted weather. Wheelock Dining Hall may adjust their hours due to the weather and any change in hours will be communicated through Residence Life.

Employees and students are not expected to come to campus and only employees deemed essential are required to report to work. Non-essential employees are not expected to work during the closure. Any events scheduled for today will be postponed or cancelled.

Updates will be posted on www.acadiau.ca and pre-recorded on Acadia’s Information Line: 902-585-4636 (585-INFO). If you need emergency-related information, please contact the Department of Safety and Security by dialing 88 on all 585-phone systems, or by calling 902-585-1103.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Acadia University

Department of Safety & Security

902-585-1103

security@acadiau.ca

(Monday February 23, 2026 @ 5:55 am)

External Collaborators

In 2008, Acadia and Ducks Unlimited Canada signed a MOU for a 10 year research partnership with the intent of bringing up to $1.0 million of direct funding to Acadia to support wetland and waterfowl research initiatives. Ducks Unlimited relies on science and research to guide its wetland conservation program. This research partnership is unique among Canada’s private conservation organizations, and offers ready-made collaboration and funding opportunities for an incoming Chair.  

Opportunities with Government and Research Institutions and Partners or Sponsors exist locally and through agreements with other academic and nongovernment organizations:

  • Government of Canada: Canadian Wildlife Service, Parks Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Environment Canada, Bird Studies Canada, Canadian Water Network, Natural Resources Canada
  • Provincial Governments: Dept of Natural Resources (NB, NS), Dept of Environment (NS, NB), Dept Transportation (NB, NS), Dept of Agriculture (NB, NS)
  • Regional Universities/Research Institutions:  Mount Allison University, St Francis Xavier University, Saint Mary’s University, NS Agricultural College, University of Cape Breton, Advanced Geomatics Research Group (NSCC), others.