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  • September 8, 2026

    Acadia University and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre announce three new recipients of the Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation Scholarship

    Acadia University and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre selected three incoming undergraduate students as Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation Scholars in 2026.  The scholarship, valued at $80 000 over four years, is among the most prestigious in Canada. It is awarded to...

  • May 14, 2026
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    Forging a Path: next steps for Irving Scholar Graduate Karen Brookman 

    Karen Brookman (BScH Geology) is convocating this week and after walking across the stage, is walking directly into a job in her field.  Her role isn’t completely new to her, she is returning to a job as Geologist in Training at Bayside...

  • September 10, 2025
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    Acadia University and K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre announce three new Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation Scholarship Recipients  

    Acadia University and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre have selected three incoming undergraduate students as Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation Scholars in 2025.    The scholarship, valued at $80,000 over four years, is among the most prestigious in Canada. It is awarded...

  • May 13, 2025
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    Remembering Mr. Arthur Irving  

    Reflecting on the legacy and values of Mr. Arthur Irving  Today marks one year since the passing of Mr. Arthur Irving, a remarkable man who lived his values of compassion, tenacity, education and environmentalism every day.   As an Acadia community our hearts...

  • April 28, 2025
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    Beyond the Books: Irving Scholar Rowan Norrad’s Impactful Year

    Irving Scholar Rowan Norrad has just wrapped up a busy year- and his activities go well beyond a full course load! Rowan just completed his third year in a Bachelor of Environmental Science at Acadia, and found time to balance several other...

  • March 28, 2025
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    Two Irving Scholars attend National Environmental Youth Changemakers Summit 

    Sappho Thompson and Rowan Norrad are returning from the National Environmental Youth Changemakers Summit feeling inspired and energized. Both were among the 75 Canadian youth selected to attend this prestigious event, held annually to bring together young leaders focused on environmental and...

  • October 24, 2024
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    Acadia University and K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre announce two new Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation Scholarship Recipients 

    Acadia University and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre have selected two incoming undergraduate students as Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation Scholars in 2024.   The scholarship, valued at $60,000 over four years, is among the most prestigious in Canada. It is awarded...

  • October 7, 2022
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    Beaubassin Student Research Workshop

    This past weekend, a group of 11 second and third year Acadia students had the opportunity to experience Beaubassin and learn about field research opportunities in biology and environmental science.  Beaubassin Research Station is located on the dykelands at the border between...

  • October 3, 2022
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    Acadia University and K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre announce Arthur L. Irving Scholarship recipients

    Acadia University and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre are pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of the Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation Scholarship. This year’s recipients are Karen Brookman, Jaclyn Delahunt, Anna Lukeman, Rowan Norrad and Eve Pole.  The Arthur L....

  • May 9, 2022
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    Sarah Lavallée, graduating Arthur L. Irving Scholar awarded Student of the Year

    Sarah Lavallée is graduating with a special honour as she was selected as the Athenaeum and Acadia Alumni Student of the Year for 2022. This award recognizes a student who has excelled at Acadia and embodies the Acadia spirit. Sarah fully immersed...

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