ACADIA ALERT - Delayed Campus Opening (Weather)

Acadia University will delay opening campus on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 until 12:30pm due to current weather and travel conditions. All classes starting at 12:30pm and later will continue as scheduled. Conditions on campus will be assessed throughout the morning and if there is a need to remain closed a follow up message will be sent.

Employees and students are not expected to come to campus until it opens. Residences will be accessible, and Wheelock Dining Hall will be open.

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 calling 902-585-1103.

(Tuesday January 27, 2026 @ 5:52 am)

Philosophy at Acadia

Philosophy tackles the most fundamental questions anyone can ask, such as "How should I live? What can I know? Does God exist? What rights and duties do I have? Do I act freely?"

Studying philosophy bestows insight into questions like these and develops skills of analysis, argumentation and clear expression. Philosophical questions underlie the theory and practice of every academic field. No other program at Acadia matches philosophy in its focus on critical thinking and the pursuit of intellectual challenge for the intrinsic rewards it offers. Our award-winning teachers and rigorous program produce highly successful graduates.

Studying philosophy helped me to learn how to communicate ideas with clarity, both in writing and in person, which is essential in many careers and particularly in neurology. My background in philosophy has helped me think through ethical dilemmas in medicine and to delight in solving problems.

Dr. Hanni Bouma '03, Neurologist