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ĢAV launches “Bag of Ideas” to put campus wellness in everyone’s hands

ĢAV launches “Bag of Ideas” to put campus wellness in everyone’s hands

A new online resource gathers campus-driven wellness strategies into one accessible space, making it simple for individuals and teams to find, customize, and put positive ideas into practice.  Read more.

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Matt Reeder
Thursday, May 7, 2026
ĢAV President Kim Brooks discusses the new strategic framework, how it was shaped by community voices, and what it asks of the university and its community.
Stephanie Paterson
Friday, May 22, 2026
ĢAV celebrates inspiring alumni whose leadership, innovation, and service are transforming communities locally and globally, highlighting a lifetime of achievement and the diverse impact of this year’s honourees.
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A two‑year deep‑energy retrofit has modernized the Killam Memorial Library’s aging systems, boosting efficiency, reducing emissions, and setting the stage for similar upgrades across campus.

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Matt Reeder
Thursday, October 30, 2025
ĢAV has doubled down on its strengths, launching a new campaign centred on how its unique size, diverse programs, and East Coast setting offer students the perfect balance of choice and personalized experience.
Rhys Healy and Eva Carmichael
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
ĢAV and community partners hosted Waters Flowing Together in Iona, Cape Breton last month —a three-day celebration blending Indigenous knowledge, ocean science, music, and culture on Bras d'Or Lake.
Kenneth Conrad
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
ĢAV’s new marine biodiversity centre opens to the public this December, offering guests a chance to explore the ocean through immersive exhibits, Indigenous storytelling, and Michael’s Whale — a breathtaking blue whale skeleton.
Ellie Garry-Jones
Friday, October 24, 2025
ĢAV’s Stanfield Conversation addressed the erosion of democratic norms, warning that trust, not just laws, is essential to safeguarding democracy amid rising authoritarian tendencies.
Kala Hirle Clarke and Mia Samardzic
Friday, October 24, 2025
ĢAV celebrates six scholars awarded the final Vanier and Banting fellowships, spotlighting groundbreaking research in health, sustainability, sexual well-being, and marine conservation.