In late March, StFX was pleased to gather thought leaders and political experts for an engaging discussion as part of its Distinguished Speaker Series: Canada and US Relations – Navigating Chaos, Threats and Disruptions in the White House. This discussion, featuring StFX faculty and alumni, is a great representation of how a small, immersive university like StFX shapes leaders who in turn shape the direction of government policy and business growth.

If you haven't already, we encourage you to watch the session and share it with colleagues and friends: 

https://www.stfx.ca/news/watch-now-canada-us-relations-navigating-chaos-threats-disruptions-white-house 

Please be advised that the back parking lot at Chapel Square will be closed off all day Wednesday, April 23. This closure is necessary for the excavation and installation of new electrical service to the Memorial Field lighting panel. Security will have barricades in place.

Please see diagram.

Any issues or concerns may be forwarded to the FM Service desk at @email.

Facilities Management appreciates your cooperation and regrets any inconvenience this may cause.

Yours truly,

Facilities Management

Please be advised that the P10 parking lot (West side of the Keating Centre) will be closed Wednesday, April 23, between 7:00am and 10:00am. This closure is necessary for asphalt repairs.

Security will have barricades in place. There will also be asphalt repairs on the campus streets for the remainder of the day tomorrow.

Please see diagram.

Any issues or concerns may be forwarded to the FM Service desk at @email or phone; 902-867-2149.

Facilities Management appreciates your cooperation and regrets any inconvenience this may cause.

Yours truly,

Facilities Management

Effective April 21, 2025 mail delivery to the University offices will be adjusted to Mondays and Thursdays until August 18, 2025. This change in schedule is part of cost-cutting measures and reflective of the reduced amount of mail received during the spring and summer months.

The Post Office will maintain its regular operating hours from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This schedule will remain unchanged to accommodate any postal services required by the University during this period.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at @email.

University Post Office

Today, we join leaders of all faiths in mourning the loss of His Holiness, Pope Francis, the spiritual shepherd to over a billion Catholics around the world.

Pope Francis left an indelible mark not only on the Catholic Church, but on the global community. His message was universal, reminding people of all denominations that to lead is to serve, and that the heart of our shared humanity lies in love for one another. 

Father Donald informs me that the 11AM Mass at the University Chapel on Sunday, April 27th will be offered for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis. All students, faculty, staff are invited to come together in prayer and remembrance. The flags flying in Alumni Plaza will also be lowered until sunset on the day of his funeral in his honour. 

May he rest in peace. 

Andy

ANDREW W. HAKIN
PRESIDENT & VICE-CHANCELLOR
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, Nova Scotia · Canada
t: (902) 867-2188 |e: @email |w: www.stfx.ca  

As we are near the end of the term and are preparing to move out, we’d like to remind everyone of the importance of properly disposing of needles and other Sharps to help keep our community safe.

Sharps are items that can easily puncture the skin, and they must be handled and disposed of in a manner that prevents you and others from being injured.  Besides needles, some other examples of Sharps are razor blades or broken glass.

Needles and other Sharps should never be placed in regular trash bins or blue recycling bags. Improper disposal poses a serious safety risk to our facilities staff and waste disposal teams.

If you need to dispose of needles or other Sharps:

• Use a designated Sharps container or a sturdy, puncture-proof container with a secure lid.
• Do not place loose needles or other sharps in any bags or bins.
• If you need assistance or have questions about how or where to dispose of them safely, please contact Safety & Security at 902 867 4444 or by email at @email.

Thank you for doing your part to keep our community safe.

Due to an all-day special Mass and reception scheduled by St. Ninian Cathedral Parish taking place on Monday, April 14th, 2025, parking areas P18a (ALWAYS NO PARKING), P18b, and P18c will be closed to non-guest vehicles beginning 12:00am, Monday, 14th, 2025 and remain closed all day.

We appreciate your assistance with this matter.

The Stfx Store and X-Ring Store will close to complete the year-end inventory. Please see below for important dates.

• Store Open: March 27-29; April 3-5
• Store Closed: March 31-April 2
• Website Closed: March 29-April 3

Please note that faculty, staff, and students currently parking in the P3 area, highlighted in red below, are requested to relocate to alternate parking by Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Site fencing will begin on Monday, March 31, 2025, and equipment will be positioned in the designated laydown area shown in the sketch below. Overnight parking will be shifted as well, indicated in the sketch below.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation with this matter. Sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause.

Please join us in the Joyce Family Atrium, Mulroney Hall, 12:45 - 2:30 PM.

In January, Donald Trump took control of the Oval Office, creating controversy and chaos as he pushes ahead with his America-first agenda.

On Monday, March 31, StFX will be presenting its Distinguished Speaker Series, live, from Toronto.

This event, titled Canada and U.S. Relations - Navigating Chaos, Threats and Disruption from the White House, will be moderated by the Mulroney Institute's Dr. Asa McKercher, the Steven K. Hudson Research Chair in Canada-U.S. Relations, and feature insights from panelists:

• The Honourable Frank McKenna, StFX Class of 1970
• The Honourable Lisa Raitt, StFX Class of 1989
• The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, StFX Class of 1992

Please join us in the Joyce Family Atrium, Mulroney Hall, 12:45 - 2:30 PM for this special viewing.

To the StFX Campus Community:

Due to an event taking place on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, a portion of Parking Area P2 will be closed to vehicles. The area closed to vehicles will be clearly marked.

If you use Parking Area P2, please find alternative parking for Saturday, March 29th, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact StFX Safety & Security Services.

Please pass along this information to anyone in your department who may not have a StFX account or who does not regularly check their emails.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation with this matter. Sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause.

Please be advised that StFX University will delay opening until 10:00 AM today, with classes resuming at 11:30 AM today,  Thursday, March 27, as cleanup crews work to make campus accessible. 

Essential services will remain open (Morrison Hall, security, snow removal). 

Online classes will continue as per schedule unless notified otherwise by the professor.

Nova Scotia Health will be holding a Mobile Primary Care Clinic on Wednesday March 26th.

Please note that while upper respiratory illness symptoms are still appropriate for these clinics, their scope will be a little broader and not just upper respiratory infections (URIs). See below:

• Mild to moderate health concerns
• UTI symptoms
• Injuries- mild to moderate bites, wounds, cuts.
• URI Symptoms- ear pain, cough and sinus concerns
• Prescription refills- *unable to refill narcotic prescriptions*

The clinic will run 5-8pm with phone lines opening at 2pm the day of the clinic. The phone number for booking is 902-863-2830 Ext 4249.

Location is the Diabetes Centre on the 2nd Floor Antigonish Health & Wellness Centre at St. Martha’s.

Hello STFX,

Have you always wanted to learn how to jump a car? What about changing a tire? LEEP STFX is hosting a Basics of Car Maintenance workshop in March!

Please fill out the survey below to express your interest in attending. All students and faculty are welcome.

We are looking at doing this on the evening of March 25th.

LEEP STFX - Car Maintenance Survey

We hope to see you there!

Kind Regards,
LEEP STFX President
Dylan Thompson-MacKay

The Frank McKenna Centre for Leadership is pleased to announce that Manjit Minhas, star of Dragons' Den, will deliver the 2025 McKenna Lecture on March 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in McKenna Hall. In this Lecture, entitled “Rising to the Top: Get the Best Through Inclusive Leadership” Manjit asks how can we truly rise up to the occasions that challenge us? How can we harness exciting possibilities in a way that inspires others? How can we ensure everyone under our leadership has what they need to thrive?

Join us on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Your gift will provide essential financial aid for students, covering food, housing, tuition, and educational supplies.

Ways to Give:

✅ Online
✅  In person (March 25, Mulroney Hall): Join us on campus, make a gift  and take some photos at our donor flower wall! 🌸 

✅ Payroll deductions via UKG: 

· Log into UKG

· Choose the Giving Tab from the menu, it may take a couple of minutes to open.

· Click on the Day of Giving Campaign.

· Choose a preselected amount or choose other to enter a donation amount of your choosing to be deducted from each pay.

· Choose the date you wish to begin payroll deductions.

· Click on the Box marked donate this amount from each regular pay.

· Click on Submit.

Let’s help our students BLOOM!  🌺

Hello StFX! 

Are you looking to take part in a national fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society? If so, come participate in Relay for Life StFX! Relay for Life is a chance for you to send a powerful message of solidarity to your community. All proceeds from the event go to the Canadian Cancer Society to help fund life-saving cancer research. The event is taking place on campus on Saturday, March 22nd, from 4pm-12am. 

The event consists of members from each team walking laps around the gym to symbolize perseverance and action needed to improve lives and change the future of cancer! 

This is an event you won’t want to miss! With live entertainment, food, and games! Register or donate today at https://relayforlife.ca/stfxu

We hope to see you all there! 

-StFX Relay for Life Committee

The German classes will be celebrating their 18^th German Day at StFX on March 21 at 4 pm in Dennis Hall.
The event will feature inspiring student presentations, guest speakers, and a quiz. 
German cake and coffee will be served. 
Everyone is welcome to join us.

The Allan J. MacEachen Annual Lecture Series

KIM RICHARD NOSSAL

Rethinking Canadian-American Relations in the Post-American Era

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025 @ 7:30 PM

Schwartz Auditorium, StFX Schwartz School of Business

Kim Richard Nossal went to school in Melbourne, Beijing, Toronto, and Hong Kong. He graduated from the University of Toronto, and in 1976 joined McMaster University to teach International Relations and Canadian foreign policy. He was chair of the Department of Political Science from 1992 to 1996. In 2001, he moved to Queen’s University to head the Department of Political Studies. After stepping down as head in 2009, he served as director of the Centre for International and Defence Policy from 2011-13 and as director of the School of Policy Studies from 2013-15. He retired from Queen’s in 2020.

StFX is pleased to present the annual Allan J. MacEachen Lecture Series This lecture series has been established through the generous support of friends and associates of the late Honourable Allan J. MacEachen.