Canada Research Chair in Healthy Inclusive Communities

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)

Canada Research Chair

Dr. Emily Bremer
Canada Research Chair

As Canada Research Chair in Healthy Inclusive Communities, Dr. Bremer’s interdisciplinary and community-engaged program of research is guided by the study of motor development, physical literacy, and adapted physical activity. Her research seeks to improve the health and well-being of children and youth through increased participation in physical activity, with a particular focus on individuals experiencing disability. Currently, her research team is exploring the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of home-based adapted physical activity programming among children and youth with disabilities aged 10-18 years. Further, Dr. Bremer leads multiple research initiatives with the S.M.I.L.E. program including an evaluation of the effect of S.M.I.L.E. on physical literacy, physical activity, and health outcomes; in addition to understanding the role of S.M.I.L.E. on student leaders’ learning, attitudes toward disability, and career pursuits.