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)

Ottawa Funds Acadia Plan for Robots in Schools

WOLFVILLE — A provincewide initiative by Acadia University is intended to help develop tech­nology skills through the in­troduction of robots into the school system.

The federal government is investing $45,000 in the project through ACOA’s Innovative Com­munities Fund, Sen. Kelvin Ogil­vie announced at the university Friday.

The project is also getting $23,630 from the Nova Scotia Community College, $10,850 from private industry, $5,855 from Acadia University and $4,925 from the Nova Scotia Department of Economic and Rural Development and the De­partment of Education.

“Our support for this project at Acadia University will help de­velop the technology skills of tomorrow’s workers," Ogilvie said in a news release.

Acadia University will pur­chase a pool of robots that will be distributed to interested schools and community groups to build interest in science and technology and encourage youth to choose careers in science.

The Nova Scotia Community College will operate a robot li­brary at six locations and will be managed by a steering commit­tee comprised of representatives from NSCC, Acadia University and industry professionals.

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