Past Announcements
Please be advised that due to planned snow removal on Monday, February 12th, 2024, in Parking Areas P4 and P5, these Parking Areas will be closed Monday, February 12th, 2024, at 1am.
Anyone parked in these parking areas will need to move their vehicles by 1am, Monday, February 12th, 2024. Vehicles that have not been moved by 1am, Monday, February 12th, 2024 will be towed to ensure heavy machinery can operate effectively.
Overnight Parking will be allowed in P2 for those who have valid Overnight Parking Tags while Overnight Parking Area P4 is closed.
Please check this link for the StFX Campus Parking Map: https://www.stfx.ca/sites/default/files/documents/security-StFX%20Parking%20Plan%202023-02-04%20Rev1.pdf
Thank you for your cooperation.
Please note that with our February 3rd games being postponed due to the storm, StFX Athletics has rescheduled our Staff Appreciation games. All current StFX staff members will receive free admission to the following varsity games upon presentation of your StFX staff ID card at the Keating Centre box office:
Wednesday, Feb. 7
- Men’s Hockey, StFX vs Moncton, 4:00 pm
- Women’s Hockey, StFX vs Moncton, 7:30 pm
Please note that free admission tickets are available beginning two hours prior to game time. Thank you to the StFX faculty members who took advantage of our recent Faculty Appreciation weekend Jan. 19-21!
Due to the campus closure, the Angus L. Macdonald library will be closed today. We regret any inconvenience.
To the Campus Community:
Kindly note that a water shut-off will occur shortly due to a water breakage, affecting the following locations:
Powers and Somers Hall
42 West Street
30 West Street
Mockler Hall.
The interruption is essential for the Town of Antigonish to assess and address the water breakage.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Facilities Management
StFX DiscoverBox is thrilled to offer eight Xaverian Innovation and Entrepreneurs Micro-Grants of $2500* for winter term of 2024!
Now more than ever, we need to foster the entrepreneurial spirit on campus and provide students with opportunities to develop projects that address community-focused solutions.
StFX DiscoverBox will guide eight micro-grant recipients through problem definition to ideation, business development, testing, and market entry exploration. We will provide the foundational entrepreneurship skills students will require for their new businesses.
Eligibility criteria:
– Full time StFX student
Student requirement:
– Attend a weekly workshop.
– All work must be done remotely and should involve a faculty mentor.
– Commit 150 hours of work towards your project.
– Meet with DiscoverBox staff on a regular basis.
– During a special session in late March / early April 2024, students will be invited to pitch their ideas.
Application Process:
By Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, please send a 750-word description that outlines your project, describing the problem you are addressing. In the application, please identify your year and program of study, and attach a timeline for the project that outlines how you will spend the 150 hours.
Email your applications to: @email
Applications will be reviewed, and winners awarded by Tuesday, January 30, 2024. The first workshop will be Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
*Each grant pays $2,500 for 150 hours of work. Work is to be done remotely and flexible schedule can be agreed upon.
X-PATROL is now hiring!
Applications are open until 5:00PM, Saturday, January 20, 2024.
Please send your resume or any questions you may have to @email.
All applicants MUST be planning to return to StFX as an enrolled student for the 2024-2025 Academic year.
Any applicants graduating during the May 2024 Convocation will not be considered for the position at this time.
About X-PATROL
The StFX X-PATROL team is composed of 60+ highly motivated student leaders capable of working in high-performance environments. X-PATROL was established to provide a safe and secure environment while promoting the Community Code and protecting the campus' liquor license. X-PATROL works with students and administrators to ensure that all students, staff, and visitors are able to enjoy a safe and positive experience while on the university's campus.
X-PATROL frequently works in partnership with Conference Services, Residence Life, The U Student Union, Alumni Affairs, Facilities Management and other university departments.
X-PATROL Members must have the ability to:
- Communicate effectively.
- Maintain good academic standing and comply with the St. Francis Xavier Community Code of Conduct at all times.
- Be available to work a minimum of two patrols per month.
- Be available during big events & SuperSubs.
- Think critically and make important decisions on the spot.
- Walk and/or stand for extended periods of time.
- Read files, documents, computer screens, and identify personnel on the spot or in photos.
- Be in close contact with large groups of people - while following public health and safety protocols.
What We Do
Members of X-PATROL work alongside the Safety and Security Officers to ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and university guests. They perform a variety of duties, are entrusted with confidential material, and have the ability to perform effectively in social situations.
Some of the specific duties the X-PATROL members perform are:
Campus Patrols
- Ensure all those on the St. FX campus abide by the Community Code and document any code violations.
- Provide safety by giving first-aid to those in need and providing safe "walk-homes" to students who live on-campus.
- Liaison with and assist RCMP, EHS, and/or Fire Department personnel and provide additional support for events when necessary.
- Cheerily greet passing students, faculty, staff, and guests when appropriate.
Event Supervision
- Ensure all patrons abide by the Community Code and document any code or alcohol policy violations
- Always keep alcohol within licensed areas and ensure no alcohol is brought on-site from an outside source.
- Enforce event-specific boundaries and rules and ensure all patrons are 19 or older for events with alcohol present.
- Remove intoxicated or otherwise uncooperative, violent, or disruptive individuals from events.
Apply today for a truly exemplary eXPerience!
Email your resume to @email or drop it off at the Security building c/o X-PATROL.
Thank you for your interest in X-PATROL and we wish you the best of luck with your application process!
Students who are interested in applying for a position with the X-PATROL Team must submit a resume to @email or deliver it to the Security Operations Centre. Once the documents are received, the X-PATROL Leadership Team will put students through an academic and conduct review and follow up with the applicant to let them know if they have been accepted to the next step. From here, accepted applicants will be offered a selection of interview slots and will be interviewed by at least one of the X-PATROL Senior Leads. After the interview, applicants will receive an e-mail letting them know if they have been accepted into the X-PATROL training opportunity.
StFX Safety & Security Services
Security Operations Centre
St. Francis Xavier University
Building 5005, Chapel Square
902-867-4444
http://www.sites.stfx.ca/security/
security@stfx.ca
Dear all,
The Frank McKenna Centre for Leadership invites applications for the MacBain/Riley Global Engagement Award.
The purpose of this endowed fund is to open up high-quality global engagement opportunities for undergraduate students. The fund’s purpose reflects the belief of John MacBain and Dr. Sean Riley that international experience and opportunities are essential to the next generation of leaders in government, business and academe. It reflects the great value and great friendships that have arisen from their own international experiences. The fund is intended to provide early encouragement to undergraduate students to develop their leadership at the international level.
The fund offers annual grants adjudicated in a competitive process to assist in: a) International placement in overseas internships, entrepreneurial projects, and development initiatives; b) participation in international meetings or seminars where the focus is on international collaboration and leadership development; c) international volunteer activity with a leadership component. The distinctive feature of the MacBain/Riley awards is that they will be focused on supporting individual students who have designed their own entrepreneurial plan for global engagement.
Up to five awards with a value of $500 to $5,000 each will be awarded during each competition.
Students in all bachelor programs are encouraged to apply. To be eligible to apply, students must have been enrolled in full time studies in a bachelor’s degree program during the most recent complete academic term (prior to the application deadline) at StFX, and be intending to return to full time studies at StFX after receiving the award.
Submit your application by January 15, 2024 to: @email
Interested students may find more information about the award and application instructions here: https://mckenna.stfx.ca/node/64
We look forward to reading your applications.
Warmly,
Your McKenna Team
To Campus Community
The Angus L MacDonald Library is having maintenance work performed inside the building to remediate mold and other moisture related damages. Students, Faculty and Staff will see sections of the library closed or blocked off while work is being conducted.
The remediation work was started in December and will conclude before the end of January. We are pleased to report that remediation work within the Tramble Centre is complete and that it will be fully operational this term.
We apologize for any inconvenience this work may cause. If you have any questions about the work or require more details on the schedule, please contact me.
Thanks
Randy Peters MBA CPA (he/him)
Director, Risk Management
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, Nova Scotia · Canada
t 902 867 3889 · c 902 870 0705
www.stfx.ca
Due to the closure of campus because of the impending weather, the library will be closing at 12:30pm today as well. Stay safe today!
Please be advised that Keating Parking Lot P10 will be CLOSED Friday, January 5, 2024 between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm.
This closure is necessary for receiving equipment associated with the Amelia Saputo renovation.
Please reach out to the Project Office (@email) with any questions or concerns.
Facilities Management regrets any inconvenience that this may cause.
Thank you,
Facilities Management
To Campus Community:
See map providing directions for the AUX Gym Exam writing location.
Follow the red dashed lines entering the Saputo Centre from either north or south walkways, under the bleachers, via the north-east entrance.
Follow the main corridor between both the Main Gym and AUX Gym, where there are two entrances on your right side into the AUX Gym for exams.
To all Students, Faculty and Staff
The StFX campus is experiencing sporadic power outages across campus due to the storm. Power is anticipated to be restored around 10AM this morning.
ALL EXAMS SCHEDULED FOR 9AM THIS MORNING HAVE BEEN RELOCATED TO MULRONEY HALL which is operating under generator with full power.For students and faculty who have exams at 9AM this morning, please check your email for specific information regarding the location of your exam.
Morrison Hall remains open with other retail outlets closed until power is restored.
To the campus community,
Please be aware that power has been restored to campus. All exams will proceed as per schedule.
To the StFX Campus Community: (ATTENTION, PARKING AREA P11 CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE)
Due to parking maintenance scheduled for tomorrow (LINE PAINTING), Tuesday, December 12, 2023, Parking Area P11 will be closed to vehicles beginning at 1:00am tonight and continuing until maintenance has been completed.
If you are currently parked in Parking Area P11, please relocate your vehicle to another parking area on campus by 1:00am tonight (December 12th, 2023). Any vehicles not moved from Parking Area P11 will be towed.
Thank you.
StFX Safety & Security Services
Security Operations Centre
St. Francis Xavier University
Building 5005, Chapel Square
902-867-4444
http://www.sites.stfx.ca/security/
security@stfx.ca
The deadline to apply to the Bachelor of Education program has recently been changed. Completed applications must now be submitted by December 1st.
There's still time to register for the CEI's 2024 Leadership for Young Professionals course! The course will run from January 15 to March 21, 2024, and will be held online. Applications will close on November 24, 2023, at 4:00PM AST.
This course is intended to support young professionals in the early stages of their careers (less than 5 years in the workforce) as they explore what leadership means to them in the context of their work and future goals. It will offer participants the chance to grow their understanding of what leadership means, explore their own personal strengths as leaders, learn new skills, and begin to think through how they can apply their leadership in the workplace.
To learn more, or to register to attend, visit our course page: https://coady.stfx.ca/leadership-for-young-professionals/
For questions or concerns, please email either of our course facilitators: Addy (@email) or Alaa (@email).
Attention StFX Students:
The Social Entrepreneurship Fund supports burgeoning social entrepreneurial students with $5000 in start-up funds to help bring their business plans to life.
Are you currently a full-time student at StFX looking to develop a social enterprise? This may be the right opportunity for you!
The application for the Social Entrepreneurship Fund is now open.
The application deadline is end of day November 24th, 2023.
To learn more about the fund, including how to apply, please visit our website.
Graduate Studies
Department of Computer Science
NOTICE
In Accordance with the Regulations of the University,
Zihao Jiang
Will Make a Public Presentation of Material Related to a Master’s Thesis entitled
The High-order Affinity Propagation Clustering Based on Multiple Similarity Measurements
Supervisor: Dr. Laurence T. Yang
Committee members: Dr. Man Lin and Dr. Yaliang Zhao
External Examiner: Dr. Jing Yang (Hainan University)
The presentation will take place:
Time: November 16, 2023 11:00 AM AST
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87221928205
The presentation will be made to all interested faculty and students.
Following the presentation, there will be an in-camera examination of the
thesis. This examination is restricted to the supervisory committee and
members of the University Committee on Graduate Studies.
Iker Gondra, Chair, Department of Computer Science
To the StFX Campus Community:
Please be advised that due to an event taking place on Thursday, October 26th, 2023, a portion of Alumni Crescent, in front of the Business Office, will be closed to vehicles from approximately 1:30pm until 3:30pm. Please see attached image.
X-Patrol will be onsite to assist with directions for motorists.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation with this matter. Sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause.
StFX Safety & Security Services
Dear colleagues,
The Health and Counselling Centre is very pleased to sponsor another “Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) – Adults Who Interact with Youth” course on Wednesdays, October 18 and 25. This course focuses on mental health problems and first aid for youth aged 14 to 25, and is open to all StFX staff and faculty members. This is a 14-hour in-person course which will be offered from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm on both dates, in Bloomfield Council Chambers (4th Floor Bloomfield Centre). MHFA Canada requires full attendance on both days. Additional information on the course may be found here: https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/training/mhfa/youth/
To register for “Mental Health First Aid- Adults Who Interact with Youth,” please email Margie McKinnon (Director of Health, Counselling and Accessible Learning) at mmckinno@stfx.ca. Registration is limited, and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no fees attached to this course, and we encourage you to take advantage of this great opportunity for personal and professional development!
I’d also like to remind you of our new Flourish@X Health and Wellness Resource Portal, which contains a wealth of information about resources and services available to support student mental health and wellness at StFX. Please take a moment to check it out, and then bookmark the portal for quick access when you’re seeking information at a later time.
Margie
Margaret McKinnon, M.A., R.Psych. (she/her)
Director of Health, Counselling and Accessible Learning
