Church Point, NS, September 14, 2018 – On Friday September 14, Université Sainte-Anne's Sports Centre, now renamed the Centre Sportif Marcel-R.-Comeau, was officially opened.
Allister Surette, President and Vice-Chancellor of Université Sainte-Anne, accompanied by Noël Després, President and CEO of Comeau's Sea Foods and Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova, were pleased to welcome the students, staff and community members and to present the results of several months of work.
Church Point (NS), September 13, 2018 – Université Sainte-Anne is pleased to announce that Professor Karine Pedneault has received a grant worth nearly 1 million dollars, as part of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's AgriScience Program. This funding, spread out over 5 years, will enable Université Sainte-Anne to play a key role in vinicultural research specifically aimed at achieving better knowledge of terroirs and grape varieties in Eastern Canada.
Church Point (NS), June 28, 2018 - On June 20th, Université Sainte-Anne and its partner institutions won a prestigious national award in recognition of their innovative collaboration.
The 2018 CUCCIO Collaboration Award – presented by the Canadian University Council of Chief Information Officers – recognizes initiatives that promote collaboration between institutions, campuses, faculties or departments within the higher education IT sector.
Friday May 18th, 2018 - Atlantic Canada's publicly-funded colleges' association has a new name, an expanded membership and a new strategic direction. The renewed association will promote the role of public colleges, and effectively collaborate to further economic and social development in Atlantic Canada. Atlantic Colleges Atlantique (ACA) succeeds the former Atlantic Provinces Community College Consortium, and represents all seven public colleges in Atlantic Canada: New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB), Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), Holland College, Université Sainte-Anne, Collège de l'Île and College of the North Atlantic (CNA).
Church Point (NS), April 27, 2018 - Université Sainte-Anne is pleased to announce that it has received generous funding from the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to offer scholarships of up to $ 7,500 to those interested in a career in early childhood development. This funding will be used to recruit and retain qualified staff, particularly in Nova Scotia's Acadian and Francophone communities.
Church Point (N.S.), April 11, 2018 – Université Sainte-Anne is proud to announce that it will award an honorary doctorate in Acadian studies to Mr. Frank McKenna, during the graduation ceremony, to be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018.
Pointe-de-l'Église (N.S.), January 29th, 2018 – In January 2017, Emily-Rose Smegal, who holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (Major in Art History) from the University of Toronto and has over 15 years of professional experience in design, marketing and communications, knew that the time had come to change careers.
Church Point (N.S.), November 14, 2017 – Université Sainte-Anne is pleased to announce that the job placement rate for graduates of its Bachelor of Education program is nearly 100%. Year after year, school boards across Canada actively seek out our graduates and we are convinced that they will continue their recruitment efforts.
Chuch Point, NS, October 5th, 2017 - Do you have children younger than 5? Do you live in Digby or Yarmouth counties?
We would like to invite you to participate in a research study by Professor Caroline Fitzpatrick on the usage of different types of media devices (smartphones, tablets, television) and child development.
Church Point (NS), September 21, 2017– Université Sainte-Anne is proud to welcome its first student accepted into the Halifax Scholars Program offered by the Metro Care and Share Society. Bailey Ross, originally from Digby, is on his way to complete a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of education in order to pursue a teaching career.
He is one of two students chosen for the program this year and will benefit from a full scholarship at Université Sainte-Anne.
Being the first in his family to speak both English and French, Bailey hopes to share his passion with his future students, both locally and globally. “I strongly believe access to learning should never be seen as a privilege but instead as a right,” explains Bailey. “Over the years I've dedicated my time to volunteering and raising funds to help others. For instance, I was involved in building schools in both Ecuador and Nicaragua. I hope to be able to continue to make a difference both here in Canada and abroad.” His family and friends are extremely proud of his accomplishments, even more so the fact that he is fluent in Canada's both official languages.
Bailey recognizes the advantages that come with being bilingual, which is why he has chosen to complete Université Sainte-Anne's new Integrated French Immersion Option while he is pursuing his degree. This option will allow him to develop a considerable degree of proficiency and confidence in French as well as allow him to graduate with no delay.
“Since French as a second language teachers are currently in high demand across the country, it's encouraging to see young leaders like Bailey embark on a teaching career. His future students will no doubt be inspired by his journey and his desire to learn”
- Hughie Batherson, vice-president of partnerships and recruitment at Université Sainte-Anne.
About Metro Care and Share Society
Metro Care and Share Society's aim is to present opportunities for the at-risk youth in Halifax Regional Municipality by removing barriers they face. The Halifax Scholars Program is comprised of a suite of services and activities. Students accepted into this program are provided with interactive services designed to promote engaged learning, academic / vocational success and promote their vision to become successful leaders in their communities.
About Université Sainte-Anne
Université Sainte-Anne, the only French language post-secondary institution in Nova Scotia, offers university and college-level courses as well as a French immersion program and customized training in French as a second language. Recognized for its excellent programs as well as its unique and exceptional living environment, Sainte-Anne offers experiential learning opportunities that promote student engagement and success, and an atmosphere which encourages a culture of excellence in research and development. Solidly established in its community, Université Sainte-Anne is a partner of choice for all those who wish to strengthen the vitality of the regions surrounding its 5 campuses as well as all of Acadie throughout Nova Scotia.
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Rachelle LeBlanc, Director of Communications and Marketing
Université Sainte-Anne
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