Acadia ALERT - Full Campus Closure Due to Weather

Today, February 16, 2024 at 2pm, Acadia University will close the entire campus, 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. The Acadia Athletic Complex, Vaughan Memorial Library, KC Irving Environmental Science Centre and the Manning Memorial Chapel will be closed in addition to the rest of the campus. Any events scheduled for today will be postponed or canceled.

The campus will remain closed until 12pm on Monday February 17, 2025. An update on campus conditions will be provided no later that 11am on Monday. Should conditions allow campus will reopen at 12pm.

Updates will be posted on www.acadiau.ca and pre-recorded on Acadia’s Information Line: 902-585-4636 (585-INFO) and on 585 phone system voicemail. 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

(Sunday February 16, 2025 @ 12:59 pm)

Employment in the Department of Physics

Our Department offers exciting paid research opportunities for students in both fundamental and applied physics. Recent research projects include the theoretical modelling of particle collisions at the Large Hadron Collider, the preparation and characterization of novel materials, the study of binary stars, and the development of microscopy and imaging techniques for applications such as reading faded historical documents. During summer research, students develop a deeper skills in coding and computer programming, instrument design, data analysis, science communication, and scientific writing.  Particle theory students also have the opportunity to interact with students from Mount Allison University and the Grenfell campus of Memorial University, extending their scientific and social experience beyond the Acadia campus. These research positions are remunerated by internal and external funding.   If you are interested in summer research opportunities, please contact the faculty member leading the research you are interested in.  They will give you more information about available opportunities and options for funding.

In addition, teaching assistantships are a great way to contribute to the learning environment of the department.  Being a TA gives you valuable teaching and work experience, provides you with some extra income, and allows you to interact with other undergraduate students while sharing your knowledge and interest in Physics and Astronomy. There are positions available in lab and assignment grading, lab teaching assistance, astronomy help, and tutoring in the Physics Help Centre.  If you are interested in a teaching assistantship, contact Anna Kiefte or fill out the TA application form and submit it directly. Most positions are filled in the summertime for the upcoming school year, but applications will be considered on an ongoing basis if positions become available.

Physics Help

 

Student Nick Mailman working with a transmission electron microscope during a summer research position.