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)

Campus Climate Challenge

From January 23rd to February 6th 2012 Acadia is participating in the Atlantic Campus Climate Challenge (C3), a residence energy competition among universities in Atlantic Canada. Participating schools this year include Acadia, Memorial, UPEI, St. FX, Mount Allison, UNBF & UNBSJ. Winners will be declared in two categories: greatest reduction in electricity usage and most innovative solution to reduce energy use. The winning Atlantic residence will receive a plaque from the Atlantic University and College Sustainability Network. At Acadia the winning residence will receive a certificate and a morning coffee/hot chocolate service in residence.

Events & Activities at Acadia

  • Sweater Day - Wednesday 
  • De-lightful hour 9pm-10pm each night  
  • Shortest Shower Competition - Thursday
  • Air-It Laundry - Saturday
  • Fridge Free Week Jan 30-Feb 5

Acadia Results

Table 1 presents data from the base week and first week of competition. Note that costs are approximate and do not include taxes and demand charges. Base and Week 1 data is electricity usage in kWh. Greenhouse gas emissions are reported in metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents. . Chart 1 shows percent change in each residence.

Table 1: Residence Electricity Details January 16-30, 2012

Chart 1: Percent Change in Electricity Usage in each Residence

Atlantic Leaderboard

Among the over 50 residences competing in the challenge Acadia placed two residences in the top ten in week one of the event. Go RoJo!

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More Information

Contact Jodie Noiles jodie.noiles@acadiau.ca to learn more