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)

Key Research Areas and Expertise

Components:

  • Physical activity and exercise in health, disease and disability
  • Psychological determinants of physical activity
  • Injury prevention and management in health and physical activity
  • Sport and active play in childrens' health
  • Socio-cultural aspects of physical activity, sport and leisure
  • Health and wellness in disenfranchised populations
  • Biomechanics and neuromuscular control strategies of sporting maneuvers
  • Sex bias associated with ACL injuries and knee OA progression
  • Industry based research collaborations related primarily to footwear biomechanics
  • Physical literacy in children and youth
  • Pediatric exercise science
  • Motor development