Acadia ALERT - Campus Closed (Weather)

Today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Acadia University will remain closed, with the exception of residences and Wheelock Dining Hall, due to the current campus and travel conditions. Wheelock Dining Hall may adjust their hours 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) 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

(Tuesday January 27, 2026 @ 9:42 am)

Acadia Waste Reports

Acadia measures the waste generated on campus each year. Waste disposal statistics for Acadia are calculated over the fiscal year from April 1 to March 31. Most waste streams are included in the data below. Some streams, such as hazardous waste (e.g. laboratory chemicals), construction waste and batteries are measured separately.

Waste diversion rate is one of the key performance indicators (KPIs) in a successful recycling program; it represents the amount of waste that is diverted from landfill for recycling.

2018/2019 Acadia Waste Summary Report

The 2018/2019 diversion rate for Acadia is 65%.

Waste Weight by Stream

Waste Profile by Percentage

2017/2018 Acadia Waste Summary Report

The 2017/2018 diversion rate for Acadia is 68%.

Waste Weight by Stream

Waste Profile