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First Annual Business Banquet to Focus on the Rules of Entrepreneurship
St. Francis Xavier University | November 6, 2006
The '10 Rules for Entrepreneurship in a Computer Enabled and Wired World' will be the focus of the keynote address at the First Annual Business Banquet hosted by the Gerald Schwartz School of Business and Information Systems and the StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) Nov. 9 at the Charles V. Keating Millennium Centre....[continue]
Reel Life: StFX Welcomes 2006 Women's Film Festival
St. Francis Xavier University | November 3, 2006
A series of edgy, independent films shot through a feminist lens will be showcased during the 2006 Women's Film Festival at StFX, which will run Nov.8 to10....[continue]
StFX Temporarily Cancels Varsity Athletics and Closes Some Public Facilities
St. Francis Xavier University | October 18, 2006
St. Francis Xavier University is temporarily cancelling varsity sports and closing some public facilities as a result of a Norwalk-like virus that has affected approximately 35 students and staff....[continue]
StFX Announces Hall of Honour Inductees 2006
St. Francis Xavier University | September 28, 2006
StFX has announced the names of the latest inductees to the university's Hall of Honour....[continue]
StFX to Honour Top Alumni at Homecoming 2006
St. Francis Xavier University | September 28, 2006
StFX will honour its best and brightest Friday with a dinner and awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of distinguished alumni and friends of the university as part of Homecoming 2006....[continue]
St. Francis Xavier University Receives $4 Million in Funding to Host Centre for Determinants of Health
St. Francis Xavier University | August 18, 2006
St. Francis Xavier University will receive over $4 million over the next three years from the Public Health Agency of Canada to host the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, announced at a press conference in Antigonish on August 18....[continue]
StFX researchers receive $113,749 to help build capacity in Nova Scotia's health research community
St. Francis Xavier University | July 27, 2006
A team of StFX researchers will be at the forefront of building capacity in Nova Scotia's health research community thanks to five new grants worth $113,749 from the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation (NSHRF)....[continue]
Bhutanese Students Bid Farewell to StFX End of An Era for Joint Education Project With Bhutan University
St. Francis Xavier University | July 19, 2006
he manager of a joint Master's of Education program between StFX and the Royal University of Bhutan calls the five-year working relationship one too beautiful to end....[continue]
StFX welcomes $1,400,000 Canada Research Chair in Colloid Chemistry New Chair will significantly broaden colloid research capabilities
St. Francis Xavier University | July 19, 2006
St. Francis Xavier University proudly welcomes to its faculty, new Canada Research Chair, Derek Leaist, who holds a $1,400,000 Tier 1 Chair in Colloid Chemistry over seven years. Prof. Leaist has also been awarded a $74,000 grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation for laser light scattering equipment for measuring colloid diffusion and size distributions....[continue]
Frank McKenna Headlines First StFX National Dinner in Toronto October 4th Event to be Held at Four Seasons Hotel
St. Francis Xavier University | July 17, 2006
St. Francis Xavier University alumnus Frank McKenna, Deputy Chair of TD Bank Financial Group, former Canadian Ambassador to the United States and former Premier of New Brunswick, will be the keynote speaker at the inaugural StFX National Dinner to be held October 4, 2006 in Toronto....[continue]
StFX Athletics to Host Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony
St. Francis Xavier University | July 6, 2006
St. Francis Xavier University's Department of Athletics is pleased to announce it is now accepting nominations for induction into the StFX Sports Hall of Fame. A Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony will take place October 6, 2006 at the Charles V....[continue]
StFX Names Dr. Steven Baldner Dean of Arts
St. Francis Xavier University | July 5, 2006
St. Francis Xavier University President Dr. Sean E. Riley announced today that Dr. Steven Baldner has been appointed Dean of Arts....[continue]
Waging A War on Trans Fat
St. Francis Xavier University | July 4, 2006
StFX professor helps steer legislation for a heart-healthy Canada...[continue]
Public invited to Great Blue Heron Writing Workshop Events
St. Francis Xavier University | June 22, 2006
Readings by Sheldon Currie, Sue Goyette, Harry Thurston, Carol Bruneau and Anne Simpson...[continue]
CIS Women's Hockey Championship returns to StFX for 2009 and 2010
St. Francis Xavier University | June 20, 2006
St. Francis Xavier University will host the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Women's Ice Hockey Championship in 2009 and 2010. StFX University recently hosted the 2006 championship and received positive reviews from participants, fans, the local community, Canadian Interuniversity Sport and several other associated stakeholders....[continue]
Students compete at ACE Nationals
St. Francis Xavier University | May 25, 2006
Entrepreneurship is alive and well at StFX, and will be growing next year if three business students have their say about it....[continue]
StFX hosts 2006 Energy Research and Development Forum
St. Francis Xavier University | May 25, 2006
As many as 200 experts converged on the StFX campus May 24-25 to discuss how Nova Scotia can meet growing energy and environmental challenges, and identify future priorities for the province's energy sector....[continue]
Students compete at ACE Nationals
St. Francis Xavier University | May 25, 2006
Entrepreneurship is alive and well at StFX, and will be growing next year if three business students have their say about it....[continue]
StFX hosts 2006 Energy Research and Development Forum
St. Francis Xavier University | May 25, 2006
As many as 200 experts converged on the StFX campus May 24-25 to discuss how Nova Scotia can meet growing energy and environmental challenges, and identify future priorities for the province's energy sector....[continue]
StFX names Michelle Aucoin new women's volleyball coach
St. Francis Xavier University | May 23, 2006
St. Francis Xavier University has a new women's volleyball coach in Michelle Aucoin....[continue]
StFX names Michelle Aucoin new women's volleyball coach
St. Francis Xavier University | May 23, 2006
St. Francis Xavier University has a new women's volleyball coach in Michelle Aucoin....[continue]
StFX President Dr. Sean Riley Named Top 50 CEO
St. Francis Xavier University | May 12, 2006
Dr. Sean Riley, President of St. Francis Xavier University, was named one of Atlantic Canada's Top 50 chief executives by Atlantic Business magazine at a gala awards ceremony last night in Halifax....[continue]
Over 1,000 To Graduate
Simon Fraser University | April 27, 2006
StFX Honours Gaetano Gagliano, Dr. Martha Piper, Joan Dillon and Donald Munroe...[continue]
StFX Biology Professor leads offshore energy research project
St. Francis Xavier University | April 27, 2006
A St. Francis Xavier University biology professor is at the forefront of a $6.4 million investment by the Province of Nova Scotia into offshore energy needs....[continue]
StFX website brings Scottish Gaelic folklore back to life
St. Francis Xavier University | April 25, 2006
Website contains thousands of valuable Gaelic folklore, songs and hymns...[continue]
CBU to Celebrate Community and Environmental Health
University College of Cape Breton | April 21, 2006
Cape Breton University will celebrate community and environmental health issues locally and world-wide as Chancellor Annette Verschuren confers three honorary degrees at this year’s Convocation ceremony on Saturday, May 13....[continue]
StFX Health Researcher Probes Inequities in Access to Health Services
St. Francis Xavier University | April 20, 2006
Research part of 23 projects to be conducted at StFX and Dalhousie Universities...[continue]
McMillan, Stanley, Union's top seniors
St. Francis Xavier University | April 10, 2006
Elizabeth McMillan and Ryan Stanley are StFX's female and male senior students of the year....[continue]
Aliant Rings Up $250,000 Donation to StFX
St. Francis Xavier University | April 4, 2006
Aliant, Atlantic Canada's leading information and communications technology provider, will donate $250,000 to St. Francis Xavier University....[continue]
John Chisholm Donates $1 Million to StFX's Coady International Institute
St. Francis Xavier University | March 31, 2006
PhotosAbout StFXLocated in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, StFX is a national university focused on undergraduate students. The University was founded in 1853 and today more than 4,300 students attend StFX with the majority living on campus. Since 1999, more than $100 million has been invested in renewing the University's facilities. Maclean's magazine ranked StFX Canada's number one primarily undergraduate university for the past four years. About Marjorie DesmondThe planned Coady International Centre, a new home for St. Francis Xavier University's Coady International Institute, will feature a 1,800 square foot glass Learning Pavilion named in honour of Marjorie Desmond by John Chisholm, prominent Nova Scotian businessman and President of Nova Construction.Marjorie ("Margie") Desmond was born on October 18, 1939 in Upper Big Tracadie, Guysborough County, one of eight children. After leaving school, she became the childcare provider at the home of Donald and Margaret I. Chisholm. She helped raise the Chisholms' six children, including John."Margie stayed with my family for more than 30 years," said John Chisholm. "My siblings, my children, and my nieces and nephews all grew up with her and we considered her a close family member. We have been privileged to work with so many devoted and reliable employees over the years that became like family to us. Margie represents all of them."Marjorie Desmond was a supporter of the Coady International Institute. She attended numerous Coady events over the years and became friends with many of the students who traveled from Asia, Africa and elsewhere to study at the Institute. She would often provide food and refreshments for Coady parties.Marjorie Desmond passed away on November 17, 1991."She was always interested in the Coady International Institute," noted Mr. Chisholm. "I think she would be pleased to know that her name will be part of the new Coady International Centre. And I know everyone in our family will be pleased to honour her in this way. Recognizing Margie is also a way to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of the thousands of people who have worked at Nova Construction and our associated companies over the past four decades."The planned Coady International Centre will be a 55,000 square foot facility in the heart of the St. Francis Xavier University campus. In addition to the Marjorie Desmond Learning Pavilion, the facility will include a Heritage Hall Interpretative Centre, the Marie Michael Library, a 100 seat lecture hall, a specially designed garden and other facilities to support the Institute's work at home and abroad....[continue]
Well-known artist to give inspiring speech to others
St. Francis Xavier University | March 27, 2006
Internationally known artist Gerda Neubacher will present A Conversation about Art on Thursday, March 30 at 4 pm, following the Dr. Trudy Eagan Speaker Series, in the Bauer Theatre at St. Francis Xavier University....[continue]
National Communications leader to speak at StFX
St. Francis Xavier University | March 27, 2006
Women Who Make A Difference, The Dr. Trudy Eagan Women in Business Speakers' Series, presents Maureen Shaughnessy Kitts, APR, Fellow, Canadian Public Relations Society and the President of Shaughnessy Kitts Communications on Thursday, March 30. Ms. Shaughnessy will deliver a thought-provoking presentation at 2:15 in the Bauer Theatre....[continue]
StFX Receives $67,000 in CFI Funding to Support Chemistry research
St. Francis Xavier University | March 27, 2006
Dr. William Marshall, Dean of Science for St. Francis Xavier University welcomes the Canada Foundation for Innovation's (CFI) investment of $67,065 supporting Laboratory Infrastructure for the Synthesis and Characterization of Enantiopure Metallopolymers a project studying potential optical properties and catalysis for chemical synthesis lead by Chemistry professor Dr. Brian MacLean....[continue]
International Interest in Great Blue Heron Writing Workshop
St. Francis Xavier University | March 23, 2006
The Great Blue Heron Writing Workshop is quickly becoming an annual event at St. Francis Xavier University....[continue]
A global vision at Allan J. MacEachen Lecture
St. Francis Xavier University | March 20, 2006
Jennifer Welsh, International Relations Professor at University of Oxford will deliver the Allan J. MacEachen Annual Lecture in Politics at St. Francis Xavier University....[continue]
Lady Hawks take silver in hockey championship
Wilfrid Laurier University | March 13, 2006
The Golden Hawks were unable to repeat as national champions as they fell to the Alberta Pandas 2-1 in the gold medal match....[continue]
Women's Hockey wins OUA Championship for third consecutive season
Wilfrid Laurier University | March 6, 2006
For the third consecutive season the Women’s Hockey team are champions of the OUA, with a 2-1 overtime defeat of the Toronto Varsity Blues....[continue]
Danny McInnis appointed Acting Registrar at StFX
St. Francis Xavier University | February 6, 2006
Dr. Mary B. McGillivray, Academic Vice President and Provost, appointed Mr. Danny McInnis as Acting Registrar, effective December 16, 2005....[continue]
Dr. Martin Luther King Day at StFX
St. Francis Xavier University | January 13, 2006
Dr. Martin Luther King Day will be celebrated in Immaculata Hall on January 16 at 3 pm....[continue]
Guy Savard, C.M., F.C.A. Named Chair of StFX Board of Governors
St. Francis Xavier University | January 10, 2006
Prominent Canadian business leader Guy Savard has been named Chair of the St. Francis Xavier University Board of Governors....[continue]
